Moturua Island - Bay of Islands

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Aerial view
Private kitchen
View from deck
Lockwood from side
Lockwood
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9.9Outstanding
(56 Ratings)
Guests loved the magical and relaxing stay, the beautiful beach, stunning views, abundance of wildlife, and helpful hosts. A perfect getaway!
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(56 Ratings)

House in Northland

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

This idyllic island is part of the Bay of Islands maritime park and is a short 7NM boat ride from either Russell or Paihia. The well appointed Lockwood home nestles amongst established trees right in the centre of this glorious sandy bay. With a short 20 metre walk down to the beach, this is a perfect retreat to get away from the daily grind. Explore the island on one of the many walks, check out the list of endangered bird species recently relocated on the island, listen to the Kiwi call at night, or just enjoy the peace and sunshine at this unique location. Access is by one of the commercial water taxis or else your own private boat. There is a wharf to unload your gear plus a dinghy available and a mooring to tie up on.
Please bring your own linen. We supply two rolls of toilet paper so if you think you might need more, please bring extra.
Special conditions:
Minimum booking of 3 nights required or 1 week over the peak of summer
Access is by water taxi or by own boat only.
Water restrictions may apply over summer.
Please leave property as you find it (clean before leaving and take rubbish) or you can choose the cleaning option ($120)
Contact before arriving to arrange keys and access

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$120.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets and cooking condiments );
Important Pest-Free Island Information

Help us and the Project Island Song team keep the Islands including Moturua Island pest free

Please check your bags for stowaways, such as: Mice, Rats, Argentine ants and Rainbow/Plague Skinks.
Ensure your footwear, clothing and bags are clean and free of soil and seeds.
Food must be packed in a rodent-proof/ sealed container , please ensure that all your bags are zipped closed or sealed.
There are no rubbish bins on pest-free islands. Please remember to take all your rubbish off the island with you.
For more information on the Pest-free Islands and Project Island song please go to The Project (projectislandsong.co.nz)


Amenities at Moturua Island - Bay of Islands

Non-smoking
TV
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Washing machine
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Towels

Map of Northland


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(56 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests loved the magical and relaxing stay, the beautiful beach, stunning views, abundance of wildlife, and helpful hosts. A perfect getaway!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Awesome communication, very welcoming. Perfect little spot in the Bay of Islands to stay. Teeming with bird life. Enjoyed our weekend in paradise.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Awesome to have the opportunity to come back to our little slice of Heaven. Our absolutely favorite place to stay. Look forward to our next visit.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2024
This was the first time we'd taken my parents and they absolutely loved it. It's such a special place for us as a family. Our magical hide away. Always love our stay and Andy is always a wonderful host.
5 / 10·Feb 2021
This property and location are ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING. The Bach is simple, but all that you need for a relaxing beach/island holiday. The property managers are excellent, knowledgeable to history of the BOI area, and always helpful should anything unforeseen go wrong!The bay is picture perfect and the kids loved swimming and exploring the incredible wildlife found on land and in the water. It is a popular bay for all kind of water vessels that anchor in the bay or just pass by. We can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Moturua Island - Bay of Islands. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Moturua Island - Bay of Islands pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Moturua Island - Bay of Islands?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, tv, refrigerator, kitchen, and washing machine.