Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Relax and recharge in paradise on the spacious deck or in the lounge, enjoying the fabulous indoor-outdoor flow through the modern, immaculate living, dining, and kitchen areas. Whip up a tasty brunch for your group or family and enjoy an alfresco meal under the umbrella. Come evening, immerse yourself in pure bliss with a soak in your private spa while your group fires up the Weber and winds down on warm summer nights. Sure to impress, this four-bedroom holiday home is equipped with an outdoor fireplace, a Smart TV for entertainment if the weather has you indoors, and three heat pumps for year-round comfort. This inviting accommodation boasts three bathrooms, laundry facilities, and ample boat parking, while comfortably accommodating up to 10 guests on a single level. The convenience of having access to a private boat ramp and jetty on the Waitangi River, providing direct access to the Bay of Islands, makes this location a boater's paradise. No need to leave your car and trailer at public boat ramps, staying at this retreat means you are avoiding the congestion. Just a three-hour drive north of Auckland, the retreat is within walking distance to the reserve and Haruru Falls, the boat ramp is one-minute away, and it's a five-minute drive to the Paihia waterfront with its shops, cafes, and restaurants. Don't let this modern riverside escape slip away - The River Palms Retreat awaits! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your are security cameras monitoring the outside of the property at all times.

The picturesque town of Picton is the main landing point for ferries crossing the Cook Strait, and a great starting point for exploring the Marlborough Sounds. You'll find a great stretch of shops and cafes along the waterfront and a sheltered harbour with grand views. Activities are endless from this point, with dolphin tours, the Queen Charlotte track, kayaking, swimming and hiking being a few. All of our Picton holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.