Waoku Lodge

The new four-suite Waoku Lodge is making a name among Aucklanders looking to get away from it all. Innkeepers Sharon and Rob Southern know a thing or two about making guests feel coddled—they will bring meals right to your room (order the smoked local salmon on crispy Rösti ). After a long afternoon on the beach, you may crave a change of pace: don’t miss a quick trip to Bridal Veil Falls, a 180-foot waterfall in the nearby jungle.