Haumoana is not available to the general public. Only shareholders of Wakatu Incorporation can book this property. A shareholder number or whakapapa details will be required when making a booking
Haumoana is located on spectacular private beachfront in beautiful Marahau, the southern gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. The bach is well suited to whanau get-togethers and good old-fashioned kiwi beach holiday fun for all ages.
The bach offers a well-equipped kitchen and dining room with wetback fireplace for heating and hot-water supply, flush toilet, separate shower and utility room. It sleeps a maximum of ten people with a four-bunk room and a six-bunk room. Access between rooms is by covered outdoor veranda.
Bookings are confirmed only once payment, bond and your Wakatu ID/booking eligibility are confirmed.
Book Online via the Calendar Below
Review availability & select each date you wish to book in the calendar below, then click Book Now to complete the booking form & submit your card details.
Shortly after receipt of your booking request we will bill your card, hold the details as bond for your stay & we'll confirm your booking by email.
We are able to accept payment via Visa or MasterCard. Please note a 2.75% surcharge is applies.
Lighting and power for the water pump are supplied by a solar power system.
Gas is supplied for the gas hob in the kitchen and separate outdoor gas BBQ.
Water is rain-fed tank-water available for showering and boiling for drinking.
There is no fridge/freezer - cool storage for food requires you to bring your own chilly bins and ice.
There is no electricity available for other appliances or for charging computers, phones or devices.
There is no wi-fi available but there is good mobile phone coverage.
Hooked on Marahau, Fat Tui and the Park Cafe are nearby dining options.
The closest shop for basic supplies is in Marahau next to the Hooked on Café.
The nearest supermarkets are in Motueka - an approximately 30-minute drive.
Camping is possible adjacent to Haumona. However, separate permission for camping must be sought directly from Wakatu Inc.
Guests not forming part of the booking for Haumoana are NOT permitted to use the bach facilities.
The kaitiaki of the Marahau whenua live on site at the southern end of the property. They will generally welcome you and provide assistance where needed. They will complete a property check following your departure.
Please make sure that Haumoana is properly cleaned and well presented for the next whanau by 10am on your check-out date. If there have been any breakages or maintenance issues during your stay, please let the Kaitiaki or Holiday Nelson know as soon as possible. This gives us the
opportunity to repair or fix the issue quickly.
It is your responsibility to take all rubbish with you. Food scraps cannot be buried or left on site. We recommend that you purchase Tasman District Council rubbish bags in Motueka before you arrive
Standard recycling can be put in the recycling bins which are at the entrance to Marahau:
The nearest full recycling station is south of Motueka at 97 Robinson Road - Click here for Map/Directions.
Available dates are shown as Green. Unavailable dates are shown as Red.
The 23 Dec ~ 10 Jan period is shown as Orange - please book via the calendar to request your dates for this period. Lucky whanau will be confirmed by ballot at the end of October each year. Thereafter, any remaining dates can be booked normally.
It costs $60/night to book Haumoana. A maximum of 10 guests are permitted to stay. A 2.75% card surcharge applies to card payments.
Camping is possible. Permission for camping must be sought separately directly from Wakatu Inc. Guests not forming part of the booking for Haumoana are NOT permitted to use the bach facilities.
Credit card details OR a $250.00 refundable payment is required as bond for the stay. The cardholder/payee is responsible for leaving the property, its chattels, furnishings & grounds in the condition found at arrival. By proceeding with this booking you authorise Holiday Nelson Limited to charge the bond for the fair cost of replacement, repair, or services required for Wakatu to restore the property, its chattels, furnishings or grounds to that condition, where it can be established that such issues arose in the course of your stay & cannot be attributed to fair wear & tear. Should a claim for recovery of costs exceed the bond, an invoice will be raised for immediate payment of the remaining amount.
Refunds are not available in the case of cancellation, but you can request postponement. A $50 administration fee will apply. In this case, 100% of the value of your booking will be transferrable.
These will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation.
Gates to the Marahau whenua are locked & you'll need to advise us or the kaitiaki of your arrival time for easy access.
A key safe code will be provided allowing self-check in anytime after 2pm on your day of arrival. Check out is by 10am on your day of departure. These times may be flexible subject to surrounding bookings.
The Hirer hereby acknowledges that Wakatu Inc. has made no representation as to the suitability of the premises for the purpose stated.
The Hirer shall use and occupy the premises entirely at the Hirers risk in every respect.
Wakatu Inc. shall have no liability to the Hirer or to any person for damages or loss suffered by the Hirer or other persons in respect of the Hirers use and occupation of the premises.
