Wahapu Lodge

Wahapu Lodge

★ 4.91 · 82 Airbnb reviews · Guest favourite · Russell, Bay of Islands

Entire cabin · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 king bed · 1 bath

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Hosted by Mana & Lisa

3 years hosting · Lisa is a few doors down at all times

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Pomare Bay views from the deck

Watch yachts drift by and the sunset colour the bay from your private deck, nestled in lush native bush.

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Outdoor bath — a dream experience

The outdoor bath takes roughly 15 minutes to fill. Bath bombs provided. Fill to two-thirds and settle in.

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Dense bush setting, complete privacy

Wahapu Lodge is set in lush native bush on the Te Wahapu Peninsula with no close neighbours.

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Russell town 10 minutes away

Historic Russell township, restaurants, the ferry to Paihia, and all the Bay of Islands has to offer.

Wahapu Lodge is nestled in lush bush, offering stunning views of Pomare Bay. Secluded and serene, it's the perfect romantic retreat — minimal, modern, and calming.

Curl up with a book, enjoy a board game, or relax on the deck, basking in the sun's warmth. Savour your afternoons with a glass of wine, listening to the tui birds, while yachts gracefully glide by.


What this place offers

Outdoor bath
Weber gas BBQ
King bed
Starlink WiFi
Smart TV (Sky decoder + Netflix)
Air-conditioning
Washing machine & dryer
Nespresso machine
Fully equipped kitchen
Pomare Bay sea views
Bush & private setting
Free parking on site
Outdoor deck & dining
Rain-head shower

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Check-in and check-out: 12pm. Minimum 2 nights.


★ 4.91 · 82 Airbnb reviews

Guest favourite
Cleanliness
4.9
Accuracy
4.9
Check-in
5.0
Communication
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.8
★★★★★

“Such a beautiful place to stay! Our host provided a really handy booklet explaining how to use everything, along with local restaurants and recommendations. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend staying here!”

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Courtney

Airbnb guest · Recent stay

★★★★★

“We had a lovely stay at Wahapu Lodge — it was the perfect couples getaway and felt very luxurious. The views were gorgeous, with great little touches like bath bombs and robes for the outdoor bath.”

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Olivia

Airbnb guest · September 2026

★★★★★

“Everything perfect. Certainly recommend.”

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Mitchell

Airbnb guest · Recent stay

★★★★★

“We absolutely loved our stay here! Even though it rained for most of our visit, it made the experience even more peaceful and relaxing. We left feeling refreshed and would happily stay again.”

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Caydence

Airbnb guest · August 2026

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Location

Wahapu Lodge is located at Te Wahapu Road, Russell, Bay of Islands. From the south, take the Opua-Okiato vehicle ferry (runs approximately every 10 minutes, no booking required). Russell township is 10 minutes away. Bay of Islands Airport is 21 miles away.

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Te Wahapu Road, Russell, Bay of Islands

From NZD $500/ night

★ 4.91 · 82 Airbnb reviews

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