Hosts: Tim Kennedy & Matthew Moran

Guestrooms: 4

Address: Moana Vista B&B Homestay, 60 Hamilton Road, Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

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Telephone: +64 9 376 5028,
Freephone (NZ only): 0800 213 761,
Mobile: 021 376150

Activities/Attractions: Comprising part of New Zealand’s largest urban area and forming its most populous city, Auckland is one of the country’s most popular visitor destinations. A city with indigenous and colonial history, combined with some unique natural attractions and 21^st century facilities and services, Auckland makes for a great destination for a vacation, short trip or weekend break.

Underlying much of the city’s metropolitan area is a volcanic field covering 360 square kilometres, in which some 50 inactive volcanoes sit. Some of Auckland’s most interesting sights can be found within this field, with the now extinct volcanic mounds offering some fascinating eye-candy. Mount Eden is one of the most popular volcanoes on the tourist trail and the larger Rangitoto Island is also a must-see, visit-able by boat on a daytrip.

The city’s beaches have something for all visitors with opportunities for relaxation as well as countless activities for those feeling energetic. Water sports of every description are pursuable, with favourites such as swimming and snorkelling possible without assistance and others such as scuba diving, sailing, waterskiing and jet-skiing made easy through local tour and travel companies.

Ponsonby is an inner-city suburb of Auckland City located 2 km west of the CBD. Ponsonby today is also known in Auckland for its dining and shopping establishments - many restaurants, cafes, art galleries up-market shops and nightclubs are located along Ponsonby Road.

"We spent a superb week with our hosts Tim and Matt. Their B&B is a beautiful old colonial house draped with wisteria near the heart of Auckland's centre in up and coming Ponsonby."

"This is such a great place to stay for a break in the beautiful vibrant city of Auckland. I stayed here a week and I can honestly say I definitely made the right choice."

"As frequent travellers we have to say this place is "the bomb" when visiting Auckland. We stayed three nights at Moana Vista and the house and service is flawless. Matt and Tim made us feel very welcome from the moment we stepped in the door."

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General Information: Welcome to Moana Vista Bed and Breakfast Homestay ... where your well traveled hosts Tim and Matthew will advise guests on what to do in Auckland and beyond. Tim is a professional gardener by day and Matthew runs an inner city espresso bar.

Moana Vista, a stylish and comfortable boutique guest house is situated in the quiet leafy suburb of Ponsonby close to award winning restaurants/cafes, shops, beaches and city. Buses to downtown Auckland are 5 minutes walk away.

• With the grace and elegance of the 1890s, this modernised Victorian villa has 2 furnished rooms upstairs with superb seaviews/verandas and ensuite/private bathrooms
  
• On the ground floor the Pacific suite has an ensuite bathroom and french doors to the garden
  
• All rooms have heated towel rails, soaps, shampoos, hair dryer and dressing robes
  
• Complimentary high speed wireless internet access in all rooms
  
• LCD TVs and DVD players with Multi Channel Sky Digital in all rooms
  
• Phone for local or international calls available
  
• Enjoy a full breakfast with fresh fruits, cereals, bakery before checking your emails on our complimentary high speed computer
  
• The atmosphere at Moana Vista is casual and relaxed - a home away from home
  

• Super Shuttle from the airport will bring you to our door at NZ$25 or NZ$31 for 2 people
  

Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.

Rates: (Prices quoted in NZ Dollars).

$120-350/night

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"We would love to stay another week a little paradise on earth with style - we will be back!"

"Such hospitality and warmth..."

"Home away from home - what more can I say? Just perfect!"

"Staying here has made our trip to Auckland thanks for the hospitality!"

"I don't want to go home! Tim your piano skills rock."

"Most favourite stay hosts could not be more hospitable."

"Such warm hospitality! Thoughtful hosts and a charming house & comfy bed!"

"Superb room, bed and bedding. Lovely hosts. Beautiful house."

"The first thing that grabs you is the beautiful house and rooms! My partner and I were pleasantly surprised to find the hosts matched the charm of this delightful villa."