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Luxury Accommodation Auckland - Local Activities
Peace, tranquillity and seclusion best describe Seafields. It’s an ideal place to relax and unwind, or as a base to engage in a myriad of activities at Seafields, on the Hauraki Gulf and in the surrounding beaches and countryside.
Auckland, beautiful City of Sails and biggest city in NZ, is within easy reach, a vibrant harbour city of art, boutiques, galleries, gardens and Maori culture plus wine bars and restaurants where you’ll experience more of NZ’s sensational wines and inspiring cuisine.
For everyone at Seafields
- Landscaped gardens, with paths leading directly to the foreshore
- BBQ for you to cook up a storm for lunch or dinner
- Evening happy hour with your hosts and other guests
- Relaxing, sheltered patio retreat· Infinity pool
- Safe, separate children’s pool
- Outdoor fireplace
- Foreshore activities include fishing, rock pools, paddling
- Kayaking
- Wildlife estuary walks
- Bird spotting
- Surf casting, spear fishing, netting
- Jacuzzi or sauna
- Therapeutic massage by appointment, fees apply
For family fun
- Downtown Auckland 30 minutes by car or ferry: visit Sky Tower which dominates the Auckland landscape – a 24-hour Casino is here, too; the Viaduct Basin is home to some of New Zealand’s best restaurants and the America’s Cup Village (you can sail on a genuine America’s Cup yacht); Auckland Museum to experience Maori culture and superb souvenirs; uber-chic Ponsonby or historic Parnell for boutique shopping and fine restaurants. Big choice of harbour cruises with or without meals, or short cross-harbour trips to visit charming Devonport. Ferry service operates from nearby Pine Harbour to Downtown Auckland Monday to Fridays.
- Waiheke Island to experience wine trails, spectacular unspoilt beaches, vineyard and village restaurants, artisan markets, local artists and galleries – A car ferry from a local harbour takes you to Waiheke Island in 30 minutes, daylight hours only.
- Nearby beach resorts - Beachlands, Eastern Beach and others big and small, busy and deserted
- Kayaking from the foreshore
- Foreshore, fishing, spear fishing and netting
- Foreshore and rock pool explorations
- Dolphin & Marine Eco Tours
- Helicopter sightseeing tours
- Coastal walks
- Unforgettable escorted horse-riding along the wild West Coast’s beaches and through native bush
- Wildlife estuary walks
- Harbour cruise trips
- Whitford Bird Garden and gallery of world-renowned wildlife artist Blake Twigden
- Family fun at the poolside barbecue
For Golfers
- Formosa, Whitford Country Club and Manukau Golf Club PGA courses are all only minutes away
- Golf Pro on call for tuition or play partners
- Heli-golf trips further afield to other famed NZ courses
For Fishermen and women
- Heli-fishing flights to glorious inaccessible rock-fishing sites
- Heli-fly-fishing to NZ’s famed trout streams and lakes
- Fishing charter trips on Hauraki Gulf
For Gardeners
- Strolling in Seafields beautiful landscaped garden, discovering our native species, all of them evergreen and attracting the fabled songbird tui or plump native pigeons. Two paths lead directly to the foreshore and further fascinating walks.
- A terrific choice of important gardens is close by, all of interest year round. Ayrlies Garden was seen in the BBC’s Around the World in 80 Gardens. Haunui Farm and Thoroughbred Stud shows splendid native trees and bush with plantings planned for year-round interest. Whitford Bird Garden is a unique creation of a famous wild-life artist and just 10 minutes away is Auckland Botanic Gardens, 160 acres of spectacular plant collections from around the world; Beatrice Potter Garden, too.
See: Experiences and Adventure
Other local activities include:
- Howick historic village, 10 minutes by car
- Vineyard and Wine trails with excellent cafes/restaurants en route
- Dining at a wide variety of nearby restaurants
- Polo: summer international and national tournaments
- Art galleries and museums· Watersports at nearby beach resorts
- Skydiving or gliding
- Sailing charter trips on Hauraki Gulf
In summer months (December to February) it’s advisable to book many experiences in advance. Please don’t hesitate to contact your host Stephanie, who will be delighted to advise and to arrange these or other activities for you.
283 Broomfield's Road, Whitford,
Auckland 2571, New Zealand
P: +64 (0)9 530 8282
M: +64 (0)21 554 662
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