Luxury Bed And Breakfast Accommodation in the Auckland Region and Waiheke Island

Location
Situated between two great harbours, Auckland borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. With a population over 1,100,000 it is the country's largest urban area, the centre of commerce and industry and the major gateway to New Zealand.

Auckland offers something for everyone - great beaches, fantastic shopping and the nightlife and culture of a cosmopolitan city. Situated on the magnificent 250km coastal stretch of the Hauraki Gulf Auckland is justifiably known as the 'City of Sails'. It also borders a large number of fine Regional parks offering a rich diversity of landscapes and providing an inviting playground for the adventure seeker.

Auckland is a multi-cultured city reflecting its blend of Polynesian and European heritage. It has all the amenities and attractions of a sophisticated city with art galleries, museums, theatre and concerts and a huge array of restaurants offering some of the world's finest and freshest cuisine. All tastes from the sophisticated to the bohemian are catered to in the boutiques, bars and restaurants of Auckland City's vibrant Parnell and Ponsonby districts.

Ferry services take you in all directions of the Hauraki Gulf. The charming seaside suburbs of Devonport and Birkenhead Point offer a relaxed holiday atmosphere only minutes by ferry from the CBD. Waiheke Island - 40 minutes by fast ferry – offers renowned vineyards and farmstays, safe sandy beaches and much more. Another world away are the black sand beaches of Auckland's dramatic West Coast and Waitakere Rainforest area with Titirangi Village its picturesque gateway, only 30 minutes from the CBD.

Another world away are the black sand beaches of Auckland's dramatic West Coast and Waitakere Rainforest area with Titirangi Village its picturesque gateway, only 30 minutes from the CBD.
A scenic loop in the direction South takes in the City's Botanical Gardens, rural Clevedon and the rich birdlife of a beautiful coastline leading back to the City. Travelling north of the City, the Matakana region offers another world of beaches, wineries, farmstays and adventure activities.

AUCKLAND - Gateway to New Zealand and a City with it all...

• A harbour cruise or visit to an island in the Hauraki Gulf
• Sailing or match-racing on an America's Cup yacht
• Shops and restaurants of Downtown's Viaduct area or Parnell Village, Newmarket and Ponsonby Road.
• The Auckland Museum and Domain
• The National Maritime Museum
• The Auckland City Art Gallery
• The Auckland Zoo at Western Springs
• Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter
• Sky City Tower and Casino
• Victoria Park Market
• Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb
• Nightclubs and restaurants of Karangahape Road

Don't miss - within a half hour radius of the City

NORTH SHORE

• Minutes only by ferry from Auckland's CBD
• White sandy beaches, safe swimming
• Cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums, golf course
• Devonport's Mt. Victoria walks & spectacular views to the City
• Accessibility to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf
• Takapuna's weekend market

WEST AUCKLAND (From Titirangi to Muriwai)

• Titirangi's Village cafes and renowned Golf course. Lopdell House Gallery
• The Waitakere Ranges coastal Rainforest (over 100 registered walks)
• The Rainforest Express (Watercare Services)
• Surfing at Piha or Karekare Beach (where 'The Piano' was filmed)
• Muriwai Beach gannet colony
• West Auckland wineries

EAST AUCKLAND (From Howick to Whitford)

• 9 Matakana wineries
• Wenderholm Regional park
• Hot pools at Waiwera
• Snow Skiing at Snow Planet. Go-Kart riding at Silverdale
• Windsurfing at Orewa or Long Beach
• Historic Bohemian village of Puhoi and Cheese café/factory
• Mahurangi regional park
• Terry Stringer's Zealander Sculpture garden at Warkworth
• Goat Island marine reserve and Tawaharanui regional park

• The Regional Botanical Gardens in Manurewa
• Hot pools and sea bird colony at Miranda
• Best fish n'chips at Kaiawa
• Clevedon cafes and sunday farmers market
• Waharau Regional Park
• The Hunua Ranges and Falls

  Pohutakawa Coast scenic drive from Howick to Miranda on the Pacific Coast Highway
  

   

• Ferry from CBD to Waiheke Island. Superb restaurants & cafes
• Waiheke island vineyards, olive plantation and sculpture garden visits
• Try sea-kayaking and sky diving. Take in a nature trail of the island.
• Visit artist studios, Museum.
• Take ferry to Kawau Island. Visit the impressive colonial Mansion House.
• Ferry to volcanic Rangitoto Island and native pohutukawa forest walks.