Frequently Asked Questions

 

What types of rooms do you have?

Three. The Cottage is a fully self contained stand alone building, the Kereru Studio is like an apartment suite, and the Glamping is a 1970s retro caravan with covered in areas.


There’s easy parking right out side the Cottage, Studio and Glamping areas. The Studio parking is undercover.

where can we park?


There's a wide range of restaurants only 5-7 minute drive.  Select Albany Restaurants

Are there any local restaurants nearby?


Dinner may be ordered in advance from our inhouse dining menu.

You can source your own ingredients from New World or Pak n Save Supermarkets which are only a seven minute drive in the heart of Albany. Seasonal herbs and vegetables may be picked from the garden.

If we prefer to eat in, what are our options?


What cooking facilities do you have?

Cottage: full kitchen facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, weber BBQ with lid.

Kereru Studio: Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, convection microwave, crock pot, fridge/freezer and BBQ with lid & gas hot plate

Eco Glamping: Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, fridge/freezer and BBQ with lid & gas hot plate


Cottage: you get to have your own private outdoor spa bath nestled in the garden just outside your bedroom.  You can also book to use the waterfall spa bath.

Kereru Studio: you get to use the waterfall spa bath, with night lighting.  If there's guests staying in the Cottage who want to use the waterfall spa bath as well, you will need to book in.

Glamping, you have your own private outdoor spa bath with night lighting, on the deck overlooking the bush.

How do we get to use the spa bath?


The closest shops at the bottom of the Avenue are a 5 minute drive.  There you will find a dairy, bottle store restaurant, butcher, beauty salon, etc.

How far away are the Shops?


Yes

do we have use of the swimming pool and the jacuzzu?


You can drive (25-35 minutes off peak), catch an Uber or Taxi or drive to the Albany Park n Ride and take the bus to the City.

How can I get to Auckland CBD/town from Warblers Retreat?


Any further enquiries? We'd love to hear from you.