| there's no air-conditioning. in a former police station, this charming motor lodge lies 3 km from warkworth museum and parry kauri park, and 100 m from the mahurangi river. family suites sleep 6 and add washer/dryers. amenities include a common kitchen and a lounge area with a fireplace, plus an outdoor pool and hot tub with gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 11 simple, airy rooms have kitchenettes, as well as tvs with dvd players. most have verandas. there's a brick bbq area, and guest laundry facilities are available
Auckland Airport 1 hr 15
Tāwharanui Peninsula (23 min)
Park and camping Wenderholm Regional Park (18 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Omaha Beach (19 min)
Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Warkworth & Districts Museum (5 min) Matakana Village Farmers Market (11 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Tāwharanui Regional Park (30 min)
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Parry Kauri Park (5 min) Cement Works (6 min) Sheepworld (10 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Matakana Tours (17 min) Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (20 min)
Hot spring Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (30 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Brick Bay Wines (9 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Sculptureum (14 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. | 
