Romantic One-Night Waitakere Retreat for Two People in a Deluxe Room incl. Late Checkout, Breakfast & Three-Course Set Menu Dinner

• Valid for stays until 23rd December 2026.

Inclusions: 

• Accommodation in a deluxe room
• Late checkout of 11.00am
• WiFi
• Continental breakfast 
• Three-course set menu dinner

Set Dinner Menu:

Select a starter, a main course and a dessert. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. 

Entrées

• Mediterranean Green Olive Dip with Focaccia Bread (GFI)*(V)* - A creamy dip made with green olives, parsley, feta cheese, garlic, and yoghurt, served with toasted focaccia bread.

• Soup of the Day (V)* (GFI)* - Served with slice of focaccia bread.
• Lebanese-Style Chicken Fatteh (GFI)* - Pan-fried spiced marinated minced chicken with yoghurt tahini, fried flatbread, fried eggplant, and almond flakes.

Mains

• Fish of the Day (GFI)* - Pan-fried fish of the day served with white wine-infused basil pesto risotto rice, seasonal vegetable ratatouille, topped with vierge sauce.
• Braised Pork Belly (GFI)*(DFI)* - White wine, herbs, five spice, and mirepoix vegetable-infused braised chunky pork belly, served with potato rosti, steamed vegetables, and red wine jus.
• Italian-Style Open Vegetable Lasagna (V)* - Fresh herb-mixed sauteed vegetables and boiled lasagna sheet served with bechamel sauce, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and green herb oil.

Dessert

• Classic Poached Pear (DFI)* (GFI)* (V)* - Poached pear accompanied by a raspberry, crème de cassis, and spice-infused sauce, served alongside vanilla ice cream and a poached pear jus.
• Cherry Clafautis - A traditional French dessert, this warm cherry clafoutis features a base of plain pastry and is baked with red cherries, accompanied by a swirl of caramel ripple ice cream.
• Ice Cream & Sorbet Trio (DFI)*(GFI)* (V)*

About Waitakere Resort & Spa:

Waitakere Resort & Spa may be only 30km from the Auckland CBD, but it feels like a whole world away. Nestled high on a ridge, Auckland's Waitakere Estate boasts a spectacular eco-forest setting and extensive views over the lush native bush, extending to Auckland and the sparkling waters of the Waitemata Harbour.

This four-star facility is the perfect place to go for a romantic weekend or quick mid-week escape. Explore their breathtaking rooms all decorated with vintage furnishings, fabrics and fixtures. When it comes to activities, you're ideally placed to enjoy everything from bush walks to jogging and helicopter sightseeing.

While you're there, head to the hotel’s restaurant to experience a sumptuous menu created by their award-winning chef. The restaurant's setting high in the Waitakere Ranges in the rainforest with views over Auckland City means you can relax in peace and quiet as you indulge yourself in premium New Zealand cuisine matched with outstanding local wines.