Black Rocks Retreat is a self-contained luxury cabin on the Awhitu Peninsula, on the edge of the Manukau Harbour, about an hour from Auckland and 15 minutes from Waiuku. The cabin sleeps two in a king-size bed with an ensuite. The kitchen has an induction cooktop, a combination oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a 350-litre fridge-freezer, with pots and cutlery supplied. A barbecue, a large deck and an outdoor bath sit alongside the cabin, and there is a heat pump. Full linen, towels and bathrobes are provided. There is no WiFi, but mobile reception is good, and there is mains power and USB charging.
The cabin is adults-only, with an exception for non-mobile babies under six months who bring their own bedding and portacot. Dogs are not allowed, and open fires are not allowed. It is open all year. Arrival by 7pm is appreciated, and later arrivals can be arranged. The exact address is sent after booking, with arrival instructions five days before the stay. The access is a drive-on track suitable for two-wheel-drive cars, and the site feels very private, with only distant lights across the harbour. Our pick in Pollok for a private winter-friendly harbour stay with an outdoor bath.