| the 12 low-key, 1- to 2-bedroom apartments feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, living areas and kitchenettes with microwaves and minifridges. there's a guest laundry area and an indoor pool, as well as an outdoor pool that's heated seasonally. other amenities include bbq facilities, tennis courts, a trampoline and gardens. set an 8-minute walk from snells beach, this relaxed motel is 7 km from scandrett regional park. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. minimum-stay rules may apply. some apartments offer 2-person whirlpool baths. freebies include breakfast and parking, with space for boats. there's no air-conditioning
Auckland Airport 1 hr 22
Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (28 min)
Hot spring Scandrett Regional Park (9 min)
Coastal park with woods, rocky headlands, beaches, trails & a working farm that dates to the 1800s. Wenderholm Regional Park (26 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Tāwharanui Regional Park (28 min)
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Destination Orewa Beach (33 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Mansion House (1 hr 51) Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (28 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Sculptureum (12 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Tāwharanui Peninsula (22 min)
Park and camping Sheepworld (15 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Brick Bay Wines (2 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Omaha Beach (18 min)
Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Matakana Village Farmers Market (10 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis (8 min) | 
