Wakefield quay house

Sit on the deck of Wakefield Quay House and watch giant ships and small boats sailing the Tasman Bay. The 1905 colonial villa has backgammon, a nautical library and a fridge to chill guests' bottles of wine, making relaxation compulsory. And for those into sailing — owner Johnny Moore runs his own charter sailboat business. 385 Wakefield Quay. (03) 546 7275, wakefieldquay.co.nz