Title: Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. Riverside apartment with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323975/281dd10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323975/a970b135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323975/20ca52a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323975/dfaabedb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323975/98fd8d82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched overlooking the Pataua and Taiharuru estuaries, The Lookout offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the palm garden or lounge on the expansive lawn with space for outdoor activities. With an outdoor picnic table, dedicated car park with boat parking available upon request, enjoy a relaxing stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. The Lookout has a unique view over the Pataua and Taiharuru estuaries out to the sea. Wake up to the brilliant sunrise over the ocean and sit outside soaking in the stars and kiwi calls at sunset. The lookout is a fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a private house. There is a double bedroom with gorgeous sunrise views, twin room, bathroom with separate granite shower room, and laundry. Note that there are no blinds or curtains in the rooms, but bedroom windows are tinted for privacy and face into gardens. The kitchen and lounge area opens onto to terrace nestled amongst a palm garden. There is an outdoor picnic table and space to hang your beach gear out to dry. There is a massive sloping lawn with plenty of space for a game of cricket, or for the kids to ride bikes. There is a dedicated car park next to the apartment with boat parking available on the property by request. In summer there is usually a store at Pataua South campground, or it is a 10 minute drive to the shops and cafes at Parua Bay. 5 minutes drive from Pataua South where you can swim, fish, paddle, or surf. 15 minutes drive from the walking tracks at Whangarei Heads. 30 minutes drive from Whangarei town center. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99357700/99357601/3bd36ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach Tamaterau - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=99357601&PinnedHotelID=99357601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003800/38003737/270-c3c318bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EMOJI Waterfront Beach house - Large decks with great indoor/outdoor flow Pataua South - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 106 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=38003737&PinnedHotelID=38003737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48350000/48347600/48347584/cc8b2da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI) Whangarei Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=48347584&PinnedHotelID=48347584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995800/37995732/90477ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quintessential Kiwi Bach right on the Beach !! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.735302,174.52768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ptayE_mfh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40Q%40QBUBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDQBQDSDQFMDQFSDMFQFOFQFOFQFOHMHOFMHOHOHMHOHOHMJKHOJKHKJOJKJKJKJKLKJMJGLKJILKLGJILILGLILGLILINELCLILENELENELENGLANENCLANCNANCLANCNAN%3FL%3FPCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NFLDNDNDLDLDLDNFLDLHLHLFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHJJLFJLJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHJJNHJHLHNJNHLHNFNHLFNHLFNFPFNHPDNFPFLDRFPDLDPDRDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBPBPBTBP%40P%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPATAPAPATAPAPAPCPCTCPCPCRCPCPEPEPCPEREPEPENGPEPGLGPENIPGNGPGNINGLINGLININKLINILILKLIJKJKNKJKJKJKJKLKHMHKJMHMJKHMFMHMFMHMHMFMHMDOFMFMBMDODOFMDODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FQCM%3FO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMEOGMEOEMCMIMEOEMIMGMIMIMGMIKGMIMKKIMKKIKIMMKKKKKKKKKOIKKKIMKMIMIOIMIOIOIMGOIMIOGOGQGOGQGOGQEMGQEQGOEQEQCSEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCQCUAQAQCQAQAUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xReUuk9M8Q5JQd29AB4g1FP8jAc=) Pataua South, Northland #### What's nearby - Pataua Island - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Ocean Beach - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles - Bream Head Coast Walks - 26 min drive - 14.6 miles - Town Basin Marina - 30 min drive - 20.6 miles - Ruakaka Beach - 57 min drive - 43.2 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬5 min drive - ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tahi Cafe - ‬49 min drive - ‪The Deck - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. located? > Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pataua Island and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Parauwanui Beach. Mcleod Bay and Reparapahoe Island are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lookout at Pataua South, 5 minutes from the beach. Space to play. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mara K. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views and great stay Amazing views from the garden, great apartment, separate shower and bathroom so perfect for family stays. ##### Mara K. 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