Waterfront holiday rentals in New Zealand
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Flat in Queenstown
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviewsLuxury 1BR Apartment right by the Lake.
10–17 May
Flat in Tikitere
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviewsAt the Lake's Edge
25 Mar – 1 Apr
Flat in Lake Okareka
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviewsLakeside - Loft by the Lake
8–15 Nov
Flat in Nelson
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsBalcony with Sea Views, Cosy & Perfectly Located
25 Jul – 1 Aug
Flat in Wellington
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviewsOceanfront Penthouse Escape
5–12 Sept
Flat in Queenstown
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsKikorangi |Free Parking|BBQ |AC
30 Jan – 6 Feb
Flat in One Tree Point
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsHarbourside Getaway. waterfront, 2 bedroom...
20–27 Jul
Flat in Whangaparaoa
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsSeacliff VILLA - Luxury apartment, sea views.
4–11 Sept
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Twizel
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMountain View Abode - Spectacular Views In Twizel
2–9 Sept
Home in Russell
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsFunky House near historic Russell
30 Sept – 7 Oct
Home in Opononi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviewsRomantic getaway, view!!!, & all the mod cons!
10–17 Nov
Home in Dunedin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsSecluded waterfront new-build - 5min walk to beach
22–29 Jan
Home in Pukehina
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviewsPukehina Seaside Escape
7–14 Jul
Home in Charteris Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsChurch Bay Hideaway - Beach Access & Sea Views
8–15 Mar
Home in Rotorua
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsWytchwood Lake House - Where Time Stands Still
2–9 Oct
Home in Cromwell
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviewsLakefront Tranquility Central Otago
18–25 Sept
Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Napier
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsOceanside Escape
1–8 Jun
Apartment in Opunake
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsLakeside Cottage
14–21 May
Apartment in Pouawa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsBeach loft Magic
14–21 Jun
Apartment in Hokitika
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviewsBeachside Apartment
13–18 May
Apartment in Queenstown
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviewsLakeside Escape
14–21 Sept
Apartment in Wellington
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsOriental Parade Historic apartment
14–21 Oct
Apartment in Papamoa
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsThe Lodge - Quiet ‘Luxe Hotel Style’ Accommodation
23–28 Oct
Apartment in Tauranga
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsRoomy waterfront city apartment
14–21 Aug
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