Sunset over the water at ours
An open invitation  ·  Matarangi, Coromandel Peninsula

You're
invited.

Find your way to New Zealand — we'll take care of the rest.

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The invite

"Matarangi, on the Coromandel Peninsula — New Zealand's best summer holiday spot."

I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by the best down to earth, friendly, amazing humans. Each year, friends come stay from all over New Zealand and around the world, and they all never seem to want to leave!

The Bonds and the Smiths have their own holiday houses just a short walk away, so a fair chunk of the time ends up spent there too.

It's a summer full of laughs, good food, amazing beaches, good wine, and a games night on repeat. All you need to do is find your way to New Zealand - we'll take care of the rest.

— see you round the table soon

At a glance
WhereMatarangi, Coromandel Peninsula, NZ
WhenAnytime from December 20th onwards
StayGuest room
BringYourself, an appetite
House rulePhones down by dinner
A taste of it

What the days and
evenings look like.

02 — golden hour
03 — the house
04 — after dark
05 — out on the water
06 — the wind-down
07 — mum and dad's duet
08 — just because
09 — beer pong
The place

Right on the water,
everything on your doorstep.

The waterfront out front of the house
A quiet moment on the deck, looking out over the water
"This is where most mornings end up."
Around the house

Board games, lawn bowls, darts
and adorable pets.

Poppy the Cavoodle and my biggest fan/son Albie (aka Albie Lu, aka Alberto) the Bengal. Both ultra friendly and always good for more pats.

Dinner around the long table
A game of lawn bowls
Darts in the garage
An evening of board games
Balderdash on the table
Unwrapping presents on the deck
Albie the Bengal, fast asleepAlbie Lu, aka Alberto - my son
Poppy the Cavoodle, very relaxed
A little visitor making friends with Poppy
The people

Who you'll find
round the table.

Just a few of the people that will make your trip enjoyable!

A very unofficial Santa visit
The crew on the deck
The older crowd having a laugh
A young family on the deck
A family portraitMy best friend Bondi's crew - he gets mistaken for Clark Kent
A night out with the familyThe Smiths
Nearby

The beaches everyone
raves about.

Ten, fifteen minutes and you're at a different bay entirely — white sand, clear coves, and islands just offshore. Here's a taste of what's around.

A quiet bay framed by pohutukawa trees
Aerial view of the coastline
Friends walking along the sand
A hidden cove with driftwood
Looking down over the bay from the headland
A group finding shade under the trees
Aerial view of the estuary and dunes
A near-empty beach at low tide
Aerial view of a rocky headland and cove
The view along the coast
A walk up the headland trail
Locations

Jump on Google and check
the beaches out for yourself.

Good to know

The practical bits.

Getting there

Directions to follow

We'll send the address and best route once your dates are locked in — happy to pick up if timing works.

Sleeping

Guest room, made up

Fresh linen, your own space, and a door that closes. Bring a swimsuit and a warm layer for the evenings.

Eating

We'll feed you well

Say the word on any allergies or must-haves — otherwise leave dinner to us and just show up hungry.