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A White LotusInspired AucklandRetreatWith another season of everyone’s favourite luxury drama now at an end, it’s time to keep the good times rolling with your very own White Lotus-inspired getaway. Leave the drama (and the snakes) on the tv, and escape to exquisite luxury and relaxation right here in Auckland!
Tucked away in the remote reaches of Waiheke, you’ll find the luxuriously decadent Delamore Lodge & Spa. A 35-minute ferry ride (or 5-minute helicopter) from downtown Auckland and you’ll discover this cliffside retreat offering you first-class service, delicious culinary experiences and a uniquely New Zealand slice of luxury.
East Day Spa is your haven for total relaxation for body, mind and soul. Immerse yourself into a deep sense of calm and ground yourself with a facial or body massage crafted just for you. Have all your woes alleviated with a stress relieving massage, let the natural therapy of hot volcanic stones work their magic, or slip into deeply grounded bliss with the Deep Relax massage.
Put on your favourite outfit and dramatically watch the glistening lights of Waiheke arrive on the horizon as you drift across the Hauraki Gulf. Like any good cinematic experience, feel the wind blowing through your hair from the top deck as you sip on a glass of bubbles and prepare yourself for a luxurious weekend of relaxation on the island.
What luxury getaway would be complete without a visit to one of our gorgeous vineyards? Man O’ War Vineyards is nestled in the north-eastern end of Waiheke Island and is a destination like no other. Eat exquisitely, savour beautiful wines, and watch the rolling tide along the breathtaking coastline. With warm hospitality that will help you feel deliciously pampered at any time of year, this is an unforgettable escape in paradise.
Want a forever memento to take home from your trip? Level it up and get one that is sustainably sourced. Cullen Jewellery, located on Auckland’s High Street, crafts accessories made with shimmering, lab-grown diamonds, that are jaw dropping to behold. Pick your cut of diamond, the size – even the price of the diamond – and experience timeless elegance that is kind on the earth.
Step inside DARKFIELD fan-favourites, SÉANCE and FLIGHT, two uniquely captivating experiences that unfold inside custom-built shipping containers at Aotea Square this Autumn.
Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild.
Hollie Smith, Louis Baker and Nikau Grace, with musicians from the Auckland Philharmonia