Takatu Lodge & Vineyard is a boutique lodge on a working vineyard in Matakana, north of Auckland. It has four luxurious suites, each with its own terrace and views over the property. The hilltop location looks over rolling farmland, mountain scenery, the Hauraki Gulf and Little Barrier Island. The lodge suits a special occasion or a city escape.
The vineyard makes Pinot Gris, a Rosé, and a Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec blend, and the wines can be tasted and ordered online. Wines are couriered across New Zealand and internationally. The lodge's address is 518 Whitmore Road on the Tāwharanui Peninsula, and bookings and enquiries go to (09) 423 0299 or info@takatuwine.co.nz. Our pick in Matakana for a stay among the vines with a glass of Pinot Gris.