on a working vineyard, this stylish, modern lodge is 5 km from matakana town and 8 km from both omaha beach and the omaha beach golf club. the 4 sophisticated suites offer sliding doors opening to private decks with pastoral views. patios, grassy lawns and vineyard strolls are also offered. cooked breakfast is complimentary, and gourmet platters and wines are available for a surcharge. room service is offered and flat-screen tvs are available on request. they also have glass and marble bathrooms with 2-person soaking tubs. all provide ipod docks and complimentary wi-fi, snacks and soft drinks. there's a refined lounge with a fireplace. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Auckland Airport 1 hr 29
Omaha Beach (9 min) Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Brick Bay Wines (13 min) Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Matakana Village Farmers Market (5 min) Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Tāwharanui Peninsula (10 min) Park and camping Tāwharanui Regional Park (16 min) Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Wenderholm Regional Park (31 min) Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis (16 min) Warkworth & Districts Museum (19 min) Scandrett Regional Park (24 min) Coastal park with woods, rocky headlands, beaches, trails & a working farm that dates to the 1800s. Sheepworld (20 min) Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (20 min) Snorkeling and scuba diving Mansion House (3 hr 23) Sculptureum (4 min) Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Matakana Country Park (4 min) Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay (15 min) Camping and beach |