Title: Visit Waihau Bay: Best of Waihau Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.ca/Waihau-Bay-Hotels.d6196194.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.ca/Waihau-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6196194.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Waihau Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waihau-Bay.d6196194.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waihau Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Waihau-Bay.d6196194.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waihau Bay ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Kyle Apanui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/769a3a42712ab9bb958abc778ceb83b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kyle Apanui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/769a3a42712ab9bb958abc778ceb83b8.jpg) ## Visit Waihau Bay Things to do - Waihau Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Waihau Bay ![Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113463600/113463573/b089b565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn Waihau Bay CA $174 CA $225 total Nov 10 - Nov 11 includes taxes & fees Stay at this vacation home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Everything was just wonderful, the hosts are welcoming, friendly and put in a lot of effort to ensure you have everything you would ever need .Highly recommend this property and also a big thank you to Bill for your attention to detail, communication and the effort you go to so that your guests want ... Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F11%2F2025&endDate=11%2F11%2F2025&selected=113463573&PinnedHotelID=113463573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) ![Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32583900/32583890/8a91c694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages Te Kaha Stay at this vacation home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. 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Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Peaceful retreat Tidy, good communication with host. Quiet and cosy especially since we had had notice of a tsunami the night we arrived so was relieved the house sits up on a hill with views :) so got a good night sleep. Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Waihau-Bay-Hotels-Perfect-Destination-For-Families-Or-As-A-Fishing-Base.h111558971.Hotel-Information) ![Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32583900/32583890/8a91c694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages Te Kaha Stay at this vacation home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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