Step foot inside the sprawling luxury of Maison Blanc Lodge – a bush retreat nestled in Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges and not to be missed. You and your friends or family will be spoilt with daily meals prepared by a private chef, as well as an outdoor heated pool and spa overlooking the woodlands, an indoor sauna and a showstopping fireplace. Only a short drive from the city, the lodge provides seamless access to beautiful wild beaches and some of the best hiking trails in New Zealand.