Hotel DeBrett is a unique boutique hotel with just 25 rooms and real class and style.   It is owned and managed by John Courtney and Michelle Deery who bring their personality into all aspects of the hotel from the design of the rooms to the excellent Kitchen Restaurant and the funky Cornerbar with its boutique wines and local craft beers.

It’s rare to find a small hotel offering such a high quality accommodation experience in a major city.

Auckland, the City of Sails, is New Zealand’s largest city and has a great waterfront  location on the Hauraki Gulf.

It is a cosmopolitan city with a wide range of dining and wining options and it is also home to Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere. A trip to the viewing platform provides superb views of the city and Hauraki Gulf, and you may wish to take the quick way down by attaching yourselves to a Sky Jump cable and leaping off!

Auckland’s west coast is a remarkable contrast to the city iself and you can spend time exploring the windswept beaches and the subtropical bush clad hills of the Waitakere Ranges.

From Auckland you could join a  cruise to Tiritiri Matangi Island out in the Hauraki Gulf.   Here you can see some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds, including the kokako and saddleback, in this open sanctuary.   A guided walk will provide expert commentary on the animal life and the historical and archaeological features of the island.

Waiheke Island is a short ferry journey from Auckland and, with its beautiful beaches and scenic blend of forest and farmland, is a peaceful sub-tropical escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The island is home to a fantastic range of activities including sea kayaking, mountain biking and vineyard tours.