There are a number of accommodation options for Beach & Boat contestants.

A shuttle and pro-drive service run by fundraising local schools will take care of your travel arrangements to and from the venue. See “Services” for details.

MARSDEN BAY ON SITE ACCOMMODATION

Marsden Bay Youth Camp

  1. Right next to Marsden Cove Marina
  2. Kitchen, showers, toilets, heaps of parking for boats.
  3. Bunk rooms that sleep 4 are available for $200 for the 3 nights.
  4. Large camp sites are $50 for the 3 nights.

Ph. Camp director (09)4330167 or (021) 686397.

LOCAL MOTELS

  • One Tree Point Motel
    One Tree Point Rd, Ruakaka, (09) 432 8116, enquiries@otpmotel.co.nz
    www.otpmotel.co.nz

    New superbly furnished motel close to venue and marina. All units contain kitchenettes, SKY TV, spa baths and broadband connections. Short stroll to safe beautiful harbour beach and nearby boat ramps.

  • Waipu Cove Resort
    Waipu Cove, (09) 432 0348, info@waipucoveresort.co.nz    
    www.waipucoveresort.co.nz
    A stylish and modern motel situated 15 minutes from venue. Great place to relax and unwind only 90 metres from Waipu Cove beach. Modern ground floor units with kitchens and outdoor patios. Swimming pool, spa, BBQs. Licensed Restaurant.

  • Bream Bay Motel
    Ruakaka Beach, (09) 432 7166, enquiries@breambaymotel.co.nz
    www.breambaymotel.co.nz

  • Tudor Oaks Motel
    Mangawhai, (09) 431 5399

  • Waipu Clansman Motel and Restaurant
    Waipu, (09) 432 0424

There are also a large number of motels available in Whangarei. This is approx. 20 minutes from the venue and is covered by the shuttle/pro-drive service.

MOTOR CAMPS

  • Ruakaka Reserve Motor Camp
    Ruakaka, (09) 4327 590
    ruakaka@ihug.co.nz
    The majority of contestants stay at this wonderful beachfront motor camp that is only 5 mins from our venue. A special Beach & Boat rate of $10 per person/per night for non-powered sites (size 8m x 8m) and $12 per person/per night for powered sites (first in, first served) applies. Children under 15 years are $5 per night. Metered showers, kitchen facilities, laundry, playground and a tennis court are all available. There are ample parking facilities for boats and trailers. Beach access can be gained by foot from the campground and there is a nearby entrance onto the beach for vehicles.

  • Waipu Motorcamp
    Waipu Cove, (09) 432 0410

  • Mangawhai Heads Motor Camp
    (09) 431 4675
    Power and camp sites. Sheltered from open sea – on lagoon. Boat ramp. Amenities block.

  • Uretiti Camp Ground
    Department of Conservation camping ground. Right on Bream Bay beach. Camping or self-contained only.

  • Blue Heron Holiday Park
    Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads, (09) 436 2293
    Camp/caravan sites, cabins, 2 units, boat ramp.

HOLIDAY HOMES / BED & BREAKFASTS

Or here’s some options for you:

  • Short-term accommodation
    McCathy Rd, Ruakaka, (09) 4330349 after 6pm or (021)0796475
    Double rooms, home cooked meals on request, laundry, sky, broadband, price negotiable.

  • Surfside Retreat
    Ruakaka, (09) 4330141, surfsideretreat@xtra.co.nz
    www.surfsideretreat.co.nz
    3 bedroom house.

  • Seabreeze Holiday Unit
    Ruakaka, (09) 433 0358.

  • Jettypoint Bed & Breakfast
    One Tree Point, (09) 432 7712

  • Nautilus Cottage
    Ruakaka, (09) 432 7712
     
  • Ocean View (B&B)
    Ruakaka, (09) 432 7570

  • Island View B & B
    34/27 Doctors Hill Rd, RD 2, Ruakaka (09) 432 7842
    www.breambayfarmstay.co.nz
    Spectacular views. Brand new.

  • Zany’s Haven (B & B)
    298/11 Cove Rd, RD 2, Waipu
    www.zanyhaven.co.nz
    Fabulous views over Bream Bay. One self-contained unit and two additional bedrooms. All have own bathrooms.

  • Maggies Place
    289 Cove Rd, RD 2, Waipu
    www.maggiesplace.co.nz
    Self-contained 2-bedroom apartment, sleeps 6.

  • Waipu Cove Cottages and Camping
    Waipu Cove, (09) 432 0851.

  • Breakaway Retreat
    McLeods Bay, Whangarei Heads, (09) 343 0711, breakaway@breakawayretreat.co.nz, www.breakawayretreat.co.nz.
    Self-contained 2 bedroom house, spa bath, beachfront, kayaks.

  • Whangarei Heads Holiday Units
    McLeods Bay, Whangarei Heads, (09) 434 0793.
    2 fully self-contained units.