| Have you been thinking about escaping Auckland city | | | | out of their way to ensure you have fresh flowers, |
| for a weekend break? If you have been putting it | | | | fluffy towels, top quality bed linen, fruit platters and |
| off because you think you need to drive 3 or more | | | | scrumptious nibbles. |
| hours in order to get away, you will be pleased to | | | | The Matakana area boasts stunning sea views with |
| learn about a fantastic little place (less than an hours | | | | access to white sandy beaches - perfect for an |
| drive) north of Auckland called Matakana. The | | | | afternoon stroll, and native bush areas with a range |
| Matakana wine country is an ideal getaway | | | | of native birds. Matakana radiates tranquility and has |
| destination for a weekend out of the city. We highly | | | | a unique easy going atmosphere. There are luxury |
| recommend you book into a luxury bed and | | | | bed and breakfasts available that make the most of |
| breakfast for a weekend of indulgence and special | | | | these natural surroundings. |
| treatment. | | | | You will find lots to do in this area too - aside from |
| It is increasingly important that we occasionally make | | | | lounging in bed until late morning followed by a lavish |
| time in our busy lives to simply relax, rejuvenate and | | | | breakfast of homemade cuisine. A few of things you |
| spend time with our loved ones. Nothing quite | | | | can enjoy in this quaint little village include: visiting |
| invokes the sense of letting go more than being on | | | | wineries and breweries, browsing through local |
| holiday, for either a weekend or a week. Often it is | | | | farmers markets, visiting arts and crafts stores, |
| not enough to simply arrange to have a spa and | | | | playing a few rounds of golf, taking a cruise out to |
| massage treatment at our local beauty salon, as we | | | | Kawau Island or hiring a canoe to explore the Puhoi |
| can quickly become distracted by family and work | | | | River. |
| demands once back home. | | | | Make time to get away for a weekend soon and |
| Arranging to stay in a luxury bed and breakfast in | | | | discover Matakana. In under an hour you can be |
| Matakana, north of Auckland has many benefits that | | | | outside of Auckland city and at the steps of a luxury |
| last longer than an hours massage. You and / or your | | | | bed and breakfast ready for a weekend of |
| partner will be the sole focus of your hosts attention | | | | relaxation and indulgence. |
| for the duration of your stay; they will have gone | | | | |