| event spaces are available. a casual restaurant uses produce from the property's garden, and there's a bar serving local wines and beers. set among native gardens on the christian bay waterfront, this secluded lodge is 4 km from tawharanui regional park, 10 km from matakana farmers market and 14 km from omaha beach golf club. room service is available; there's no air-conditioning. down-to-earth suites feature free wi-fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and garden or estuary views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some have deck access and/or leather furnishings, while villas add tvs, minibars and private balconies. freebies include continental breakfast and parking
Auckland Airport 1 hr 34
Tāwharanui Regional Park (7 min)
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Brick Bay Wines (20 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Ti Point Reptile Park (19 min)
Reptiles and zoo Sculptureum (10 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Vivian Bay (7 min) Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis (23 min) Scandrett Regional Park (31 min)
Coastal park with woods, rocky headlands, beaches, trails & a working farm that dates to the 1800s. Matakana Village Farmers Market (12 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Tāwharanui Peninsula (6 min)
Park and camping Wenderholm Regional Park (38 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (27 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Matakana Country Park (10 min) Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay (21 min)
Camping and beach Omaha Beach (16 min)
Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Sheepworld (27 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. | 
