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Although Mangonui in Doubtless Bay is a very small village, easily manageable with a nice, tranquil pace, there is a good choice of eating places for dining in or take away. Where to find
After spending a couple of days in Auckland, on Parnell and on Ponsenby we finally got our car and headed north. The weather conditions were great, sunshine, nice sunny temperatures. The miraculous climate here is also known as winterless north in which sweaters are optional and subtropical fruits appear wondrous… Unfortunately, a very winterly flu …
Kerikeri is indeed a neat, smart and colourful, little town, hosting New Zealand’s oldest building, the Stone Store, and appeals almost surreal. However, the farmers market, the chocolates, boutique vineyards and cafes are all very, very real and lovely. The wineries are very casual and open and they turn each wine tasting into a pure, …
I know, I do have a soft spot for trees, but this is incredible! The Kauris are exceptional beautiful and graceful trees. It’s impossible to describe in words what you can feel and experience in their presents neither can you capture their beauty in a photo, so I would like to follow the famous first …
Our options to choose where to sleep in Kerikeri where quite limited due to the heavy flu I had. Clearly, we needed a fully equiped apartment. And that’s why we have chosen the Kerikeri Homestead Apartment, and it was really comfortable: fully equiped, perfect Wifi, nice surrounding, quiet and peaceful. Where to find
The Kokohuia Lodge is coming very close to my imagination of a romantic hideaway. It’s sitting like a eyrie high above the native bush, allowing great views over the Hokianga harbour. It invites you to sit on the balcony, to listen to the birds and the sounds of the bush or to observe the stars …
I love Ponsonby! It’s one of those neighbourhoods which are hip, cosy, cool, a little stale, modern and fancy. And if you believe it’s easy to make your mind where to dine, forget it! Really, here you are spoilt for choice…more than 100 restaurants, coffees and bars are spread around Ponsonby. Choose between Indian, Thai, …
“Is it the Ponsonby House?”, I asked, “oh yes, it is![huge smile]”, Bernadette answered, and instantly I felt at home. Was it her warm and welcoming smile, her gesture, the beautiful, cosy house? I don’t know, but just about everything was simply right. The rooms at Ponsonby House, the Bed and Breakfast right in the …
Parnell Restaurants are amongst the best in Auckland. You’ll find restaurants and coffees for almost every taste and style on Parnell: From casual cafe like the Penelope Cafe to the best French style bistros and silver service fine dining, to great Japanese Sushi Restaurants, such as the Gion Japanese Restaurant. Where to find
I thought that Quest serviced apartments are always a good choice if you are looking for comfort and practicality, but there are big, big differences. They are owned and operated by franchisees and each owner has got his own ideas, obviously. Surely, they are always located at great spots and offer all you need on …