We had a wonderful time staying at Marahau! It suited us just perfectly location wise. The beach is extremely tidal and is not a swimming beach, but we drove 15minutes to Kaiteretere and then caught the marahau water taxi up to anchorage bay (the taxi leave from 100m up the road). We also loved the restaurant hooked on marahau 100m away!! The Bach was lovely and quiet and allowed us to have a much needed rest.