"Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort is at Pauanui Beach, 2 hours drive south east of Auckland. This
luxurious, secluded hideaway features 48 chalets set in 10 hectares of native bushland, an
award winning restaurant, guest lounge and sun decks with views over the harbour and Pacific
Ocean. Facilities include tennis courts, a swimming pool and the nearby beach has 3km of
golden sand and surf to explore. A ferry service operates to nearby Tairua, home to many cafes
and art galleries.