{"id":15917,"date":"2021-11-25T21:52:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T08:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/?p=15917"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:03:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T02:03:20","slug":"realistic-roadies-from-auckland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/realistic-roadies-from-auckland\/","title":{"rendered":"Realistic Roadies (from Auckland)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for a getaway but not sure what your options are? We&#8217;ve handpicked a few holiday homes at varying distances from Auckland to help inspire you to hit the road.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Waiheke Island &#8211; Less than 1 hour!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay so you might still be in Auckland, but we promise it feels like you are a world away\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Waiheke-Island-Waiheke-Island\/Bach-on-the-Bay-1072304.html\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Waiheke-1072304-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Waiheke-1072304-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Waiheke-1072304-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Waiheke-1072304-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Waiheke-1072304.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bach on the Bay, Waiheke Island. PID1072304<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Waiheke-Island-Waiheke-Island\/Bach-on-the-Bay-1072304.html\">Bach on the Bay<\/a> is surrounded by tropical and native bush with the ideal indoor-outdoor flow to enjoy this summer. Plus if that isn&#8217;t enough &#8211; you can even bring your dog along for your close-to-home escape<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right distance, not quite the right spot for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/waiheke-island\">Check out more Waiheke Island Holiday Homes here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Raglan &#8211; 2 hour drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keen to get at least out of the Supercity? Just a 40-minute drive West of Hamilton, Raglan is a surfer\u2019s paradise with a truly relaxed vibe, full of quirkiness and character.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/waikato\/raglan\/the-big-round-window-raglan-holiday-home\/5033\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Raglan-Round-Window-5033-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Raglan-Round-Window-5033-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Raglan-Round-Window-5033-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Raglan-Round-Window-5033-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Raglan-Round-Window-5033.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Big Round Window, Raglan. PID: 5033<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture yourself in the hammock or relaxing inside looking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/waikato\/raglan\/the-big-round-window-raglan-holiday-home\/5033\">The Big Round Window<\/a> over the Raglan Coastline &#8211; plus you&#8217;re only 30 seconds from the water edge for a swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right beachy vibe, different setup? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/waikato\/raglan\">Check out more cosy coastal spots in Raglan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tairua &#8211; Approximately 2 hour drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What Aucklander hasn&#8217;t dreamed about a Coromandel holiday this year? One spot we&#8217;ve been dreaming about is Tairua &#8211; the perfect spot for exploring the east coast and its offshore islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/tairua\/manaia-beach-retreat-tairua-holiday-home\/6065\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tairua-1064548-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Tairua-1064548-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Tairua-1064548-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Tairua-1064548-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Tairua-1064548.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Manaia Beach Retreat, Tairua, Coromandel. PID: 1064548<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are plenty of places to choose from &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/tairua\/manaia-beach-retreat-tairua-holiday-home\/6065\">Manaia Beach Retreat<\/a> is modern, bright and ready for making memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keen to explore even more Tairua Beach Baches? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/tairua\">Click here to browse all the options.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lake Tarawera &#8211; 3 hour, 20 minute drive.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 20 minute drive from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/rotorua\">Rotorua<\/a> will take you to the stunning landscape of Lake Tarawera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/rotorua\/lake-tarawera\/lakeside-escape-lake-tarawera-holiday-home\/4107\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Rotorua-4107-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Rotorua-4107-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Rotorua-4107-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Rotorua-4107-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Rotorua-4107.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Lakeside Escape, Lake Tarawera. PID: 4107<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/rotorua\/lake-tarawera\/lakeside-escape-lake-tarawera-holiday-home\/4107\">The Lakeside Escape<\/a> is the perfect set-up, right by the lake kitted out with kayaks, pizza oven, hot tub, ping pong table and more! It&#8217;s the ideal place to relax for a week or two over the summer with the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a different Lakeside? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/rotorua\">Check out everything in the region here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hawkes Bay &#8211; Approximately 5 hour, 40 minute drive. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s a bit further away &#8211; Hawkes Bay is well worth the drive. Not only does it boast gorgeous Art deco buildings in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/hawkes-bay\/napier\" title=\"Napier\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Napier<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s also world-renowned for its wine and having the world&#8217;s largest mainland gannet colony!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Coastal-Hawkes-Bay-Bluff-Hill\/The-Verandah-Napier-Holiday-Home-1087291.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hawkes-Bay-1087291-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Hawkes-Bay-1087291-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Hawkes-Bay-1087291-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Hawkes-Bay-1087291-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/Hawkes-Bay-1087291.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Verandah, Hawkes Bay. PID: 1087291<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 1901, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Coastal-Hawkes-Bay-Bluff-Hill\/The-Verandah-Napier-Holiday-Home-1087291.html\">The Verandah<\/a> is the perfect mesh of traditional and modern. Bright and spacious, it&#8217;s an idyllic place to relax and soak up some rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make the trip, but want a different place to call home when you get there? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/hawkes-bay\">Click here to explore more Holiday Homes in Hawkes Bay.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling like nearer, farther or somewhere in-between? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/search.html\">Click here to explore all Holiday Homes.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a getaway but not sure what your options are? We&#8217;ve handpicked a few holiday homes at varying distances from Auckland to help inspire you to hit the road. 1. 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