Photos can't do justice to the incredible views from The Heights -- over 100 km of sea, mountains, rivers and shore. It's yours from your own private deck or patio. Plus each luxury room comes with ensuite, king bed, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, DVD, Egyptian cotton linens and all the details to pamper you.
Te Moana guest room features the best views in the house, while Te Koru has its own hot tub and fireplace. There's also a guest lounge.
Accommodation includes GST and a gourmet breakfast including Phil's award-winning bread. In the summer we serve breakfast in our park-like garden.
We're Qualmark Four Star Plus rated, so you're sure of a quality experience. And as one of the first properties in New Zealand to received Qualmark's coveted Enviro-Silver Accreditation, you can be sure that your visit will have minimal impact on the environment. And we're proud of finalling in the 2010 AA Spirit of Hospitality Awards.
Only 1.5 hours from Auckland International Airport and the Auckland and Hamilton rugby venues, The Heights is the perfect place for your first or last night in New Zealand, as a stop over between Bay of Islands and Rotorua, or as a base to explore the Coromandel Penninsula.
Guest rooms each have a king bed, ensuite bathroom, own deck or patio with expansive views, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, TV and DVD player.
Our home is a non-smoking area. We have 3 friendly cats. There is a short (8 steps) flight of steps to the rooms.
Room Rates:
Special packages available according to season - check out our website for more details.
General Amenities:
fireplace / log burner TV in room non smoking rooms breakfast available barbeque DVD in room video in room
sky TV internet facilities (broadband / adsl) fridge in unit bath in unit laundry / drycleaning ironing facilities hairdryer
clothes dryer parking linen provided free wireless internet turndown service free transport into Thames
Local Activities:
Local attractions include:
A broad web of trekking trails in the Kaueranga Valley (including the challenging Pinnacles),
Beaches,
Walking tour of historic Grahamstown gold mining district,
An operating 19th century gold mine museum and stamper battery,
A stand of majestic 1000 year old kauri trees,
19th Century School of Mines museum,
Craft galleries,
Miniature rail road,
Several water gardens,
Whale and dolphin watching
Butterfly and Orchid Gardens,
Thames historic museum,
The 6 km foreshore paved walking trail,
Shopping and cafes.
In late November/early December Thames comes alive with the Pohutakawa Festival. This two-week celebration commemorates the blossoming of New Zealand's famous "Christmas tree", which dots the shorelines of the Coromandel.
Contact Details:
Contact Name: Vicky & Phil English Day Phone: (07) 868 9925 Evening Phone: (07) 868 9925 Mobile Phone: (021) 150 9642 Address: 300 Grafton Road, Thames Internet Address:http://www.theheights.co.nz