| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. kids age 12 and older are welcome. set 200 m from little oneroa beach, this relaxed lodge overlooking oneroa bay is 3 km from matiatia wharf ferry terminal and 23 km from the wwii gun emplacements at stony batter. the cosy accommodations include rooms, studios and cottages, all with free wi-fi. a 2-storey house has a fireplace and a kitchen; a cottage features a kitchenette, picture windows and a balcony overlooking the bay. parking is complimentary, and breakfast is available. rooms in the main lodge have sitting areas, and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, while studios with bay views provide microwaves and minifridges
Auckland Airport 2 hr 11
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (1 hr 30)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Rakino Island (2 hr 19)
Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Te Motu Vineyard (12 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Man O' War Vineyards (35 min)
Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Obsidian (12 min)
Wine, vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and chardonnay Waiheke Community Art Gallery (10 min)
Contemporary nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, community events & a gift shop. Wild on Waiheke (10 min)
Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Tantalus Estate (11 min)
Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (5 min)
Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. North Head (1 hr 49)
Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga (2 hr 7) Poderi Crisci (24 min)
Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Oneroa Beach (5 min)
Large, centrally located beach beside a sheltered bay offering swimming & boating options. Browns Island / Motukorea (2 hr 6)
Volcano and kayaking Howick Historical Village (1 hr 36)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. | 
