Title: Huāki Punakaiki Bach 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 home # Huāki Punakaiki Bach Riverside holiday home in Punakaiki with kitchen ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110657600/110657537/9f7c827b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110657600/110657537/237ff127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110657600/110657537/da2f45ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110657600/110657537/46ae0665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110657600/110657537/f385762e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Huāki Punakaiki Bach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom754 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Huāki Punakaiki Bach Situated in a sheltered private section directly across the road from the breathtaking Pororari Lagoon, Huāki offers peace, rugged west coast magic, perfect for families who love nature and the outdoors with lots of space for the kids to run around. The crown jewel of our property is the truly stunning garden setting surrounded by ancient Nikau palms and giant Southern Rata, wildlife and native bush backing onto the Paparoa national park and mount Titohi. The Space Step into the enchanting world of Huāki, where the winds of history have left their mark on our 100-year-old rustic family Bach. Nestled in a coastal haven, our house wears its weathered façade like a badge of honour, a testament to the countless storms endured and tales told under its roof. Every window offers a picturesque garden view, retaining their original charm with single-glazed panes. While there's no central heating or air conditioning, fear not! We've placed an electric heater in every room to keep you warm on those chilly nights. Embrace the property's charm within our beautiful garden setting. And yes, along with the lush garden views come the occasional bug brigade—especially sandflies. They're just part of the West Coast ecosystem, so come prepared! As a bonus, we have access to glow worms in the bush right next to our property—a magical sight you won't want to miss. We're proud to share our space with families of Weka’s that have been living on our property for generations. In their honour, we uphold a strictly no dogs policy, ensuring their sanctuary remains undisturbed. Close access to the Pororari Lagoon, rugged beach, numerous walking, and biking tracks all await your exploration. A short 5-minute drive brings you to the Pancake Rocks, a geological wonder that never fails to captivate. Huāki is the perfect holiday destination for families and down-to-earth nature lovers set in one of the most magical spots in Punakaiki. So, if you're ready to trade modern amenities for a slice of coastal history, book your stay now. Guest access You will have private access to the entire house and Garage (only for storage not for parking vehicles). The sleep out is private for our family only and cannot be accessed, but will be vacant during your stay. Other things to note \- Things to note: \- No TV or Wi Fi (Trust us, you will not miss it) \- Reasonable mobile and data coverage \- Lock box self check in \- Kitchen, fridge freezer, microwave, oven and cooking facilities for home cooking \- The bathroom is slightly separated by a few steps from the main house by a small walkway from kitchen/dining room but is still built within the house. \- Professionally laundered Linen and towels etc provided per guest \- No wheelchair access \- Bug Repellent is a necessity as Sandflies can be bad in the mornings and evenings. \- The property is not fully fenced, young children will need adult supervision at all times. \- Please note the property runs adjacent to the main road but has a tree line between the property and the road. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.104416,171.33907&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ns%7D_Getwt_%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40SBU%40U%40UBSBQBU%40UBQDUBSDQBUDQDUDQDQDUFQDQFQDSFSFOFQHQFQFQHOHQFOHQHOHMHQJOHOJMHOJKJOJMJKHOLKJKJKLKJMLKLKJGLKLILKJILGNILGLGLGNILELENGLENGLCNCLENCNELANCNANCNCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBNBLFLDNFLDNDLHLDLHNFLHLFJHLJLHLJLFJJLJJLLJJJJJLJHNJJJLJNJJHNJLHNJNHLHPHNHPHNFPHNFPFPHPFLFRFPDTFPFPDPDPDTDPDTDPBTDPBRDTBPBT%40TBPBR%40TBT%40T%40R%40R%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRATAT%3FTAPARATCTATCRCRARCRCRERCTEPCTEPETEPEREREPGPGPETGPGPGNIPGPGPINGPINIPINIPINKLINKLINKJKNKLKJINMJKJKJMLKHMLKJMFMJMHMJKHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMDOFMDMDOFO%40MDO%40OFM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOGOAMEOAMGOEMEOGMEMEOIMIMEMGOIMGKIMKMIMKKGMKMMKIMMKKKKMKIOKKKMKOKKIOKMIOKMISIMIOIQGOIQIOGQGQIQGQGOGUEQGQEQGQEUEQEQEUEQCUEQCUESCSASCSCSCSAUAUCUASAQ%3FUAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HOQsanlJrnMrchTGALKU58zMQGE=) Punakaiki, West Coast #### What's nearby - Pororari River Track - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Punakaiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Pancake Rocks - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Paparoa National Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles - Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Westport (WSZ) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬3 min drive - ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬8 min walk - ‪Bach Espresso - ‬2 min drive - ‪Jacobs - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Huāki Punakaiki Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Huāki Punakaiki Bach located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach. Truman Track and Pancake Rocks are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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