The "WFH" Escape Plan: Auckland to Paradise in 4 Hours
Beat the traffic. Smash your Friday KPIs. Relax in style.
How to "Hack" your Weekend
Why wait for a holiday? We’ve designed the ultimate 4-Night / 4-Day Strategy for Auckland professionals.
Thursday (4:00 PM): Close the laptop. Hit the road before the bridge jams. Arrive by 8:30 PM.
Friday: WFH (Work From Holiday). Uncapped 1GB Fibre means you’re faster than the office.
Sat/Sun: Total relaxation. Beach, BBQ, and Chill.
Monday: Work a full day with our Late Checkout (6:00 PM), then drive home after the traffic dies down.
Two Ways to Tackle the Drive
The "Speed Run" (Target: < 4 Hours): The Efficiency Expert
The Plan: Pack a chiller from home (or Farro Grey Lynn) with your supplies for Thursday and Friday morning.
The Hack: As you approach Whangārei (about halfway), get your passenger to order ahead on the McDonald's App for the Raumanga store. Grab your food via Drive-Thru without stopping the engine.
Result: You’re sipping a wine, or using the cocktail station (bring your own spirits) for a sunset drink, before 8:30 PM.
The "Scenic Route" (Target: 5 Hours): The Decompression Drive
- The Plan: Leave a little earlier. Stop at Waipu for wood-fired pizza at McLeods Pizza Barn or a gastropub meal.
- The Shop: Swing by New World or Woolworths in Kerikeri (open late) to stock up on specific supplies for the weekend.
Result: Arrive relaxed, fed, and fully stocked around 9:30 PM.
Do I need to bring everything?
Absolutely not. Coopers Beach (2 mins away) has had a major upgrade.
The Essentials: Four Square and Liquorland are fully stocked.
The Surprise: The Coopers Beach Butcher has transformed into a gourmet Deli. Think of it as a "Mini Farro in the Far North"—artisanal meats, cheeses, and deli treats are all right here.
The Caffeine: We provide a Breville Espresso machine and coffee for your first morning, but there are excellent local cafes if you need a barista pour.
The Auckland WFH Package
Book a stay during our exclusive WFH season to unlock these perks.
Availability & Conditions:
Valid 1st February – 30th November only.
Minimum Stay: 4 Nights (e.g., Thursday Check-in, Monday Check-out).
What You Get:
15% OFF Standard Rates.
Guaranteed 6:00 PM Late Checkout on Monday.
Uncapped 1GB Fibre included.
How to Book: Click Here to Check Availability
Important: You must enter Promo Code WFHWEEKEND at checkout to unlock this rate and the late checkout.