| Whangaroa Houseboat Holidays Northland New Zealand     info@houseboatrentals.co.nz ph 64 09 4051844 We offer a full range of Whangaroa Hrbour Holiday Activities Guided nature walks Harbour Taxi from Lane Cove Kayak Hire Get close to nature Harbour Tours History, Wildlife, Geology Whangaroa Accommodation & Activities website Where are we? Whangaroa Harbour is 30 km. north of the Bay of Islands on Northland's East Coast. 3 1/2 hrs drive north of Auckland.  Check out this excellent video of Neil's Houseboat Holiday 12MB 3 mins. Opens with media player  Whangaroa Harbour's Western Arm provides the perfect holiday playground.  Map of Whangaroa. Click for large version ![TPGOLDcol[1]](/site/images/112983.jpg)  | Boat charters and rental rates are based on a weekly cycle of Friday - Sunday: 3 day- 2 night weekend getaway or Monday-Thursday: 4 day-3 night midweek holiday, with variations for long weekends and an option of 7 days. | Rates for Maple Leaf | 19 April -23 September 2010 | 24 September-9 December 2010 | 10 December 2010 -20 April 2011 | | 3 day 2 night weekend 4 day-3 night midweek. | $950 $980 | $990 $1030 | $1190 $1330 | | 7 day- 6 night allweeker | $1900 | $1980 | $2520 | | Fuel: Rates do not include fuel and this will be charged out at $18 per hour. (Reading taken from engine hours). | | | | | 3 day- 2 night weekend getaway charter: Pick up on Friday after 10am and return on Sunday before 5pm. 4 day-3 night midweek charter: Pick up on Monday and return on Thursday before 5 pm.. Other Charter periods by arrangement. All prices include GST and insurance charges. To confirm a reservation a 25% deposit is required, along with agreement to the terms of the charter as out lined on the booking form . Balance by Cash, Cheque or Credit Card imprint prior to charter. Refundable Bond: A security bond of $1,500 is required on or prior to the day of departure. This is normally by way of credit card imprint and except for fuel costs is only drawn down if an incident occurs involving damage. Kayak hire: Two sea going kayaks that can be hired at $40 per day for both. Three or more day holiday $100. Fishing gear: Handlines and basic fishing tackle (sinkers, trace, hooks, swivels) are provided. Bushmansfriend: A Responsible Tourism Operator Bushmansfriend Ltd prides itself on a philosophy of Responsible Tourism. We actively strive to improve our energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, caring for our flora and fauna and being involved in growing the Whangaroa Community. We invite customers to join in with this philosophy to help sustain Whangaroa's beautiful natural harbour for future generations to also enjoy. | Make an email enquiry info@houseboatrentals.co.nz or contact on this page | | Check out the You Tube video on Whangaroa Houseboats Holidays or view Neils family holiday video 
| |  Whangaroa's scenery & walks are spectacular |  Plenty of room for fishing from the stern |  Kids love diving and swimming from the Maple Leaf |  Fresh fish, a glass of wine and good company in a beautiful environment | |  A dinghy, oars and 2 HP outboard are included |  Two single bunks in the hall | Plenty of room in the main cabin |  Kayak hire is available | |