When all the wind, rain and bitterly cold winter weather gets a bit too much, you can always trust the far north to be just that little bit warmer, sunnier and more welcoming to holiday makers in desperate need of a break.

Get away from it and head up north. Enjoy two nights for two people, staying on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, in a recently refurbished executive studio at the lovely Discovery Settlers Hotel in Whangarei for just $155. Plus, just to make your welcome even warmer, you'll recieve a $30 food and beverage voucher to spend on breakfast or dinner at the onsite Parahaki Restaurant or Garden Bar.

Discovery Settlers Hotel is just 30 minutes from some of the country's most spectacular beaches and just five minutes from lush native bush walkways. With a full range of accommodation options perfect for locals looking for a nice getaway right through to out-of-town or overseas travellers seeking a unique Northland experience, Discovery Settlers Hotel is the perfect mini-break destination. Set in the midst of mature landscaped gardens and flowing lawns and beneath the bush-clad hills of Whangarei's iconic Mt Parahaki, this lovely location features the extremely popular Parahaki Restaurant and Garden Bar, both perfect for kicking back and relaxing with a delicious meal or glass of wine. If you're really feeling the pre-summer vibe, take a dip in the pool, and after an action-packed day, relax in your recently refurbished Executive Studio featuring a super king bed, 42" inch TV, modern furnishings and warm, earthy colours.