Hosts on the Coast Peaceful on Purangi

Peaceful on Purangi is a spacious family bach located close to beautiful Cooks Beach, offering a relaxed and comfortable base for your next coastal getaway.

This welcoming home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a private ensuite. Downstairs, you’ll find a large bedroom with a queen bed and doors opening onto the patio and lawn, allowing a lovely breeze to flow through the room. The main bathroom is located nearby and includes a shower, basin and toilet. The second downstairs bedroom has two single beds.

Head upstairs to the bright and spacious main bedroom, featuring a queen bed, a walk-in wardrobe and a generous ensuite. A charming window seat provides the perfect spot to relax with a book while enjoying peaceful garden views. The fourth bedroom upstairs has a queen bed and a single bed, along with a wardrobe for storage.

The main living area is also upstairs and makes the most of the lovely sea views. Warm wooden walls create a cosy bach atmosphere, while the wood burner makes this a perfect retreat on cooler evenings. In summer, open the doors wide and enjoy easy indoor-outdoor flow onto the large deck.

The living space includes comfortable couches, a flat-screen TV and a dining table for family meals. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need during your stay, including a dishdrawer dishwasher, a full fridge and plenty of storage for your holiday supplies. A breakfast bar with stools is perfect for morning coffee, while a nearby cosy nook with a window seat offers another quiet place to unwind while looking out through the trees to the water.

Step outside onto the large deck, where you’ll find outdoor dining and views towards the water. A pull-out shade provides relief from the warm Coromandel Peninsula sun, making it a great place to relax and enjoy long summer evenings.

For a peaceful and relaxing holiday escape, Peaceful on Purangi is a wonderful choice.



Cooks Beach is a popular holiday spot not too far from Whitianga, with a stunning white sandy beach and sparkling blue water. It's perfect for a morning stroll and swimming. The beach is not patrolled by Surf Lifesavers, so always watch the conditions. With Shakespeare Cliff to the west and the sheltered Purangi Estuary to the east. Take a walk up Shakespeare Cliff; the views are some of the most beautiful you will see. You can also walk down to the beautiful Lonely Bay with its large limestone boulders and white sands; it's a photographer's dream. Cooks Beach itself is perfect for a morning stroll and swimming. You can launch the boat from the Estuary end of the beach, just watch the tides. Cooks Beach has a convenience store and some great eateries. And of course, on the way to Cooks Beach, there are 2 wineries to check out!
Not too far away is Ferry Landing, which has Australasia's oldest stone wall wharf built in 1837; from there, you can catch the passenger ferry to Whitianga.
You are also a short drive away from Hahei, where, when conditions allow, you can walk the track to the world-renowned Cathedral Cove. The walk takes about 40-45 minutes. If you're not up to the walk, you can catch the Water Taxi from Hahei Beach. Also not too far away is Hot Water Beach, where at low tide you can dig a hole and sit in your own little hot pool. Spades can be hired from the local shop.
Cooks Beach is a hidden gem and not to be missed on your Coromandel experience!