Talk about having the best of both worlds. This escape to Mangonui in the far north can offer a touch of old world charm and history alongside all of the ultra modern conveniences that are the essentials of a true luxury break.

Enjoy a luxury two-night escape for two at the The Old Oak Boutique Hotel in Mangonui, staying in a luxury studio for just $170, or a luxury suite for just $225.

Welcome to The Old Oak, a boutique hotel located on the water's edge in the historic village of Mangonui in the far north. Originally built in 1861, The Old Oak is a registered heritage building which underwent a complete restoration and remodel in 2009. The hotel features six rooms - three suites, two premium studios, and a standard room. All rooms are ensuite and feature flat screen TVs with 60 channel cable TV, coffee and tea service, luxury linen and pillows, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, hair dryers, and wireless internet. The property features a colonial inspired garden with organic herb and vegetable beds, a formal rose garden, petanque court, harbour view verandas and a courtyard nestled into a hillside of native bush and ferns. Guests can relax in the gardens and on the verandas in a private and tranquil setting.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, country walks, and strolls along Waterfront Road in the 19th century whaling village of Mangonui. Mangonui village features boat launching facilities and restaurants and cafes, including New Zealand’s most famous fish and chips shop. There's also craft shops, a general store, and historic buildings. The Old Oak is just a short drive to all the scenic destinations in the far north with its subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, bays, and harbours. Surrounding the stunning coastline is countryside of rolling green hills and forests of ferns.