WHANGAREI GETAWAY

A 30-minute drive from Whangarei Airport, Down The Road is a cottage on a family-run orchard, repurposed from its former life as croquet clubrooms. With views of swaying gum trees and across a beautiful bush-clad valley, it’s tempting to simply indulge in all the cottage has to offer and stay put for a couple of days. If that takes your fancy, the lovely owners can supply a provisions basket filled with local produce to enjoy for brekkie or take to a picturesque spot for a picnic lunch.

Cost: From $180/night Sleeps: Four Bookings: downtheroad.nz