Where to stay

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For a fun weekend on Waiheke Island, here’s where to stay and play

Escape to Bethell’s Beach for a weekend that is about as far removed from the hustle and bustle of Auckland as you can get.

Next time you rent a motorhome, stay in a vineyard!

A great story about the many gorgeous things do in this part of the South Island…

Take a couple of days off and head to the serene seaside town of Raglan, just west of Hamilton

I loved this B&B with ocean views and your own suite spa pool

This place is the grooviest thing to hit Rotorua in probably forever. Check it out to stay, or head to the rhino bar with chandeliers for a drink or dinner.

If you’re looking for a romantic weekend escape, about 2 hours north of Christchurch, here it is.

For backpackers who want somwhere to write home about, stay at Napier Prison!

Takatu Lodge only has 4 rooms, but set in the vineyards of Matakana north of Auckland, it’s worth visiting. Cute nearby beaches for picnics and plenty to do like sculpture trails and homemade icecream eating. Read on…

Auckland’s Sofitel in the Viaduct Harbour offers a unique experience – the sabrage. No normal drinking of French champagne here. I popped the cork with a sword!