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Down the Road is a celebration of all things local. Escape to Northland, NZ with Bed and Provisions

27/02/2025

Something very exciting is coming... keep your eyes peeled for a super exciting special offer that won't last long but we promise it'll be worth it 🤍

19/02/2025

"The perfect escape from city life..." Sometimes a little reset it required. Would you bring one of your favourites or simply pack a bag and take a solo retreat?

12/02/2025

Good morning ☀ The Orchard Cottage looking as cute as a button in the dappled morning light. Hoping your day is filled with lots of little magic moments🤍

09/02/2025

🙏We have the best guests! Always filling us with gratitude when we read feedback about your stays with us, what a great way to start a new week! 🤍

Boutique holiday accommodation Northland at Orchard Cottage, Parua Bay, Whangarei. Book a Winter Holiday Escape or Summer - pet friendly with Outdoor baths.

05/02/2025

Searching for something a little different? The Orchard Cottage comes with plenty of character details against a backdrop of light and airy. Giving all the vintage vibes without the clutter, just curated for a chilled getaway of reading, bird watching and garden wandering 🤍👣

03/02/2025

☀️It's day after day of Northland sunshine at the moment, beautiful calm days followed by warm evenings.
Need a weekend break? Or maybe a quiet place to plan, contemplate, write or study? The Orchard Cottage could be just what you're after🌿

28/01/2025

Don't take our word for it, check out what our guests say 🤍👣
It's always a highlight reading about the details that made each stay special, we love sharing our special place in the world with so many wonderful travellers from near and far 🌎

24/01/2025

🌟LOCAL FAVOURITE! 🌟Summer days are beach days and nothing beats epic fish & chips right on the water. A trip out to would not be complete without stopping in at the legendary - always delicious, fresh, and served with a smile.
We love celebrating and sharing all the local treasures with our guests, just let us know what experience you're after and we'll tell you what we know, including our fave places to eat of course 😉

22/01/2025

For all the sunset chasers 💫💜 There's been some absolutely stunning skies here over the last few weeks, who needs scrolling or binging when this is your view?
Have you got the next long weekend sorted? Get in quick to book.

10/01/2025

🤍Thank you to all our guests past, present and future🤍 We love sharing our peaceful retreat with you and every time we get to hear about the things you enjoyed while here we feel endlessly grateful.
There's lots of summer days and nights yet to enjoy so click the link in our bio to start planning your escape...

08/01/2025

"Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Enjoy your unique beauty. Keep growing". - Unknown.
A little reminder for us all to take into a new day 🙏🌳✨

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24/12/2024

✨Nature's Xmas Tree! The last of a summer days sunlight creating the most stunning scene so we thought it's the perfect shot to post and wish all our Down the Road community much love and light over the festive season✨
We hope your days are filled with joy, relaxation, and lots of simple pleasures 🤍

17/12/2024

Looking for a peaceful retreat where you can relax with all the creature comforts while sharing it with your favourite furry friend? Like you, we love to take our fur family on holiday with us which is why we make the Orchard Cottage pet friendly 🤍
With loads of outdoor space that's all yours when you stay, there's plenty for you and your curious friends to explore, so why not book your escape? There are still nights available in the new year, but we recommend you be quick to avoid disappointment.
📸Captured by Tegan

14/12/2024

✨Nothing better than starting the day with an early morning walk around the Hatea Loop. If you're an early riser or want to nourish body and soul as a the day stretches ahead of you while on holiday in the North, this is a must-do!
Just a short drive 15min from the Orchard Cottage, being witness to the world awakening as the suns light softly blankets all it touches with golden hues is simply magic.✨

12/12/2024

Summer is blooming🌸Some gorgeous blue-sky days here and the gardens surrounding the Orchard Cottage are loving it! With the rest of the season to enjoy, why not book yourself in for nature retreat?

16/10/2024

🤍 Check out this beautiful story captured by Tegan at Heelstoheeledge and Riparide a few weeks ago:
https://www.riparide.com/stories/2103-blossoms-and-baths-orchard-cottage
We're loving the captures of our little nature escape as she soaked up the serenity, finding time to explore the property and the surrounding areas with her young daughter, and fluffy family members.🥰 Her story is filled with fantastic recommendations for a short nature-based getaway... if you're looking for spot to unwind on your own or with your special ones as the days get longer and warmer, click the link for plenty of inspo 🙏🤍

27/09/2024

🌞On the eve of daylight savings and its a stunner! Feeling very much like an early summer day but lots of spring signs with new green leaves unfurling and pops of blossoms on the fruit trees 🌸
There's still some nights available in October, did you see our last post about Northland's first region wide food and drink festival? Happening throughout the month is going to be a delicious time to explore Northland with over 120 foodie events to get amongst - we'd love to welcome you 🤍

19/09/2024

Calling all foodies south of Northland... this is your chance to win an incredible long weekend filled with food, drink and delicious experiences - make sure you're in to win! 🍌🥂☀️

Savour Northland is Northland's first ever regionwide local food and drink celebration happening all over Northland 4 - 28 October. with over 120 foodie events on the website, there's something for everyone, check out www.savournorthland.com for more.

How do flights, accommodation, and a culinary adventure in the Bay of Islands sound this Labour Weekend? We've got an incredible trip for two to Savour Northland to giveaway to one lucky Coastie! Listen to Coast Days with Lorna to get in the draw 🥂✨

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641 Owhiwa Road, Parua Bay
Whangarei
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Something very exciting is coming... keep your eyes peeled for a super exciting special offer that won't last long but we promise it'll be worth it 🤍

Good Morning 2025! We're back online after some R&R but have also welcomed lots of wonderful guests over the festive season. A quick chance to wander in the garden outside the Orchard Cottage this morning and captured these gorgeous bumble bees happy in their work 🌸🌿 #naturesretreat #summerinnorthland #orchardcottage #summergetawaynz

Arriving at the Orchard Cottage, time to unwind and enjoy a blissful stay ✨👣🌿 Lovely scenes from @Selena Wright 🤍

Sweet scenes at dusk as shadows dance in the breeze 🤍 #orchardcottage #holidayvibes #holidayhomenz #northlandnz #airbnbsuperhost

🙌🤍Days like these! . . #northlandwinter #wiinterescape #airbnbsuperhost #northlandnz #shortbreaknorthland

Pack your walking shoes👣 The Orchard Cottage is set overlooking a native bush valley and has it's own walking track that is exclusively yours to enjoy when you stay. It leads you down to a lovely clearing and rocky bottom stream where the air is crisp and clear and you feel immersed in natures goodness. . The journey back up will have your endorphins flowing, ready to start a day of adventures or to simply kick back and relax. There's also loads of incredible walking tracks to choose from within a short drive, whether it's the stunning coastline of Whangarei Heads or some award-winning nature reserves nearby. Is this your idea of a restorative break? . . #naturelovers #bushwalknz #natureescapes #winterescapenz #holidaynz #northlandnz

🔊🎶 Mornings like these... Just a sweet little scan of the dewy outlook this morning as the rising sun reveals watercolour skies and soft pillows of low cloud hugging the treetops 🤍 . Alone but never lonely as the morning chorus greets a new day filled with promise. Swooping and soaring, chatting and singing, our feathered friends are the perfect reminder to listen to our hearts and find our own voice. A wander with nature is sometimes all we need 👣🍃 . . With winter mornings like these, it's a beautiful time to plan your own nature retreat in Northland. We've created a new blog packed with ideas for a couples winter escape, pop over to our website for some travel inspo. . . #dawnchorus #Northlandtravel #northlandnz #morningskies #sunrise #airbnbnz #toptraveltipsnz #couplesretreat #naturebathing #wanderlust #birdlover #naturelovernz

Top Tips for a Couples Winter Retreat in Northland

✨NEW BLOG ✨ Our Top Tips for a Couple Winter Escape in Northland. We love nothing more than sharing our beautiful place in the world, and we thought it was the perfect time to shine a little light on winter. . The 'Winterless North' is known for it's mild climate and subtropical vibe. While we can't guarantee a totally winterless break away, we can offer up a bunch of our 'must-do' experiences that take advantage of all the Northland goodness without the crowds of summer. There's something super special about having the glorious beaches to yourself, reveling in winter sunsets, and soaking in a steamy outdoor bath. . A getaway in Northland wouldn't be complete without loads of great food and drink, so of course we've included just some of our top recommendations. This new blog is just the remedy for those winter wanderlust cravings... check it out for the ultimate getaway inspo.. . . Origin Northland @localtalent_tav Owhiwa Rd Pizza The Old Packhouse Kerikeri Ngawha Springs Waitangi Treaty Grounds Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar Smith & Local Parua Bay Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei Quarry Gardens The Cove Café Bennetts of Mangawhai Down the Road . #winterescape #traveltipsnorthland #winterholidayideas #travelnorthland #weekendgetawaynz #airbnbsuperhost #northlandnz #couplesretreat #natureholiday #goodfoodnorthland #travellikealocal #downtheroad

All ready for new guests at the Orchard Cottage. Winter is the perfect time to plan a little escape, making the most of quieter moments, slowing down and taking it easy 🤍 . Who would you like to share a winter escape with? . . #slowliving #airbnbsuperhost #winterescape #holidayhomenz #selfcare #yourewelcome #vintagelove

Another beautiful autumn day here at the Orchard Cottage... Need a little recharge? Maybe this is your sign 🤍👣 . #northlandnz #airbnbsuperhost #holidayhomenz #wanderlust #nzholiday #naturebathing #outdoorbaths #escapeintonature

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A Northland Retreat & Local Treasures

Down the Road is a celebration of all things local. An expression of the idea that no matter where you find yourself in this glorious country of New Zealand, you don't need to look very far to discover many local treasures. Whether it's stunning sights, adventures to be had, fabulous food grown or created, or inspiring individuals with unique perspectives and stories to share.

The Orchard Cottage is a self-catering holiday home with plenty of character. Set on 30 acres of regenerating Northland bush, overlooking a small orchard and with vast views over the bush valley. Perfectly positioned close to the many beaches of Whangarei Heads and a short day trip to many other Northland attractions, the Orchard Cottage makes a fantastic holiday retreat.

As we have adventures and discover more to love about this beautiful region, we share our favourite finds with you at www.downtheroad.nz. We also want to hear about your journeys so stay in touch, it’s a love of travel, discovery and food that connects us!