From the outside, the wooden-decked bungalow may not look anything out of the ordinary, but the simple Harbourfront Bach has been named "Bach of the Year" 2019.
Picked from a collection of 11,000 holiday rentals from across the country, the family bach near Whangarei was voted by Kiwis into the top place.
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The water view bach at the bottom of the dramatic Whangarei heads was a peoples' favourite and is full of homely touches, such as deck swings with a view of the harbour, an impressive collection of fridge magnets and vehicle licence plates.
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