Tapeka Del Mar Outside Living Facilities

A casual breakfast. morning tea after a swim and lunch on the deck

Tapeka Del Mar Vacation Rental features a large deck with perimeter seating and steps to the lawn and beach. Sunbathe on the deck, loungers, grounds, pontoon or beach - your call ! Relax and enjoy the unobstructed views of the beach and the endless procession of passing boats of all descriptions

Join the kids on the beach or sit back in a comfortable Cape Cod chair and watch the passing boats or spectacular sunsets

A covered verandah surrounds the house with access from the living area and all bedrooms. The BBQ can be moved to any part of the verandah or deck. The deck area is popular for dining and entertaining with lots of space and easy access to the kitchen. Outdoor speakers provide background music. The house is surrounded by a special tube light softly illuminating the deck and verandah but permitting you to view the water at night without the glare of bright lights

The large section is popular with children with ample space for outdoor games within site of the lounge and deck. A trampoline is also situated next to the deck. Steps lead from the lawn onto a secluded part of Tapeka beach with a swimming pontoon just off shore. There is room to park the turn the boat trailer. The all tide boat ramp is just across the beach and the closest launching point to reach the many islands in the bay, a favourite fishing spot or to dive on the war ship Canterbury at Deep Water Cove

The ever popular swimming pontoon in front of the house

The all tide swimming beach is sheltered from prevailing winds and swells. There are no rips or undertow. From the beach you can walk to Tapeka Point or around the rocks at low tide to two secluded beaches. New Zealand green lipped Mussels can be harvested at low tide from the rocks around Tapeka Point which is popular with surf casting fishermen.

Take the dinghy or a Kayak and explore the point and secluded bays or collect NZ Green Lipped Mussels at low tide around the point

Next to the section is a fresh water creek leading to the beach. This is popular play area with children of all ages who love to spend hours building dams and sand castles. It is even stocked with a few eels. At low tide explore the rock pools or collect shells

Volleyball in the reserve opposite Kick back on the deck and relax

The gardens are well developed with many native trees and plants. Other parts of the site describe the Beach, Tapeka Point and Attractions and Views from the property.

Tapeka Beach from Tapeka Point A short walk from the property

The Crayfish (Lobster) are not far away (the 23lb Snapper was caught in front of the house)

Absolute beachfront luxury holiday home accommodation near Russell in New Zealand's Bay of Islands

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