Spring Art & Garden Escape

Stay Three Nights, Pay for Two | Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

Discover a different side of the Bay of Islands this spring, where contemporary art, beautiful gardens and local creativity come together.

Enjoy three nights at Treghan Lodge for the price of two, with a spring picnic basket and the opportunity to explore one of two special weekends celebrating art, gardens and creativity in Kerikeri.


Your retreat includes:

  • Three nights in your own private luxury guesthouse or villa for the price of two
  • A thoughtfully prepared spring picnic basket for two, perfect for enjoying during your explorations
  • Full breakfast provisions, including our homemade organic muesli and fresh seasonal ingredients
  • Makana chocolates on arrival
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking
  • A complimentary Creative Discoveries guide for Labour Weekend guests, or Kerikeri Garden Safari tickets for guests staying the following weekend
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Two Special Spring Weekends

Labour Weekend | 23–26 October 2026

Art, Creativity & Discovery

Experience the creative spirit of Northland during Labour Weekend, when artists, galleries and creative spaces welcome visitors through Creative Discoveries.

Explore New Light, the spring exhibition at Little Black Gallery, located here at Treghan Lodge. Featuring more than 20 artists and makers from Northland and across New Zealand, the exhibition celebrates fresh perspectives through contemporary painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, photography and finely crafted woodwork.

Your stay includes a complimentary Creative Discoveries guide, helping you discover participating artists, studios and galleries throughout the region.

Take your spring picnic basket along as you explore, visit local cafés and galleries, and enjoy the freedom to discover the Bay of Islands at your own pace.

Garden Safari Weekend | 30 October–2 November 2026

Gardens, Art & Inspiration

Discover some of Kerikeri’s beautiful and distinctive private gardens during the popular Kerikeri Garden Safari, with tickets included in your stay.

Enjoy the colours and textures of spring as you explore a variety of gardens, each with its own character and planting style.

Your visit also offers the opportunity to explore New Light at Little Black Gallery, browse local galleries and discover Kerikeri’s cafés, restaurants and vineyards.

With three nights at Treghan Lodge, there’s time to enjoy the Garden Safari and explore more of the Bay of Islands without having to rush.

Slow Down and Stay a Little Longer

Spring is a wonderful time to explore Northland.

Beyond the Bay of Islands’ beautiful coastline, discover a region rich in art, gardens, history, food and wine, with interesting places and experiences around every corner.

Visit the historic Stone Store and Kemp House, wander through Kerikeri’s galleries and cafés, discover local vineyards or venture further afield to Russell, Paihia and the wider Bay of Islands.

And when you’re ready to return, the privacy and comfort of Treghan Lodge awaits.

Set among established gardens and native bush just minutes from central Kerikeri, our boutique lodge offers private, self-contained accommodation with your own entrance, outdoor living space and everything you need to feel at home.

No shared living spaces, no fixed timetable. Just the freedom to enjoy your stay your way.

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Why Stay At Treghan Lodge?

  • Private, self-contained luxury accommodation surrounded by established gardens
  • Your own kitchen, deck and outdoor living space
  • Minutes from Kerikeri’s galleries, cafés and restaurants
  • Generous breakfast provisions included
  • Thoughtful local touches throughout your stay
  • An ideal base for exploring the Bay of Islands and wider Northland
  • Three nights for the price of two, with a spring picnic basket and special weekend inclusions

Book Your Spring Art & Garden Escape

Choose one of two special spring weekends:

23–26 October 2026: New Light exhibition and Creative Discoveries, with a complimentary guide.

30 October–2 November 2026: New Light exhibition and Kerikeri Garden Safari, with Safari tickets included.

Available for direct bookings only, subject to availability.  Stay three nights, pay for two, and discover a different side of the Bay of Islands this spring.

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Colourful contemporary abstract painting by Rachel Barber, Everything in Bloom, featuring vibrant pinks, yellows and expressive forms.

 

 

Spring picnic goodies prepared for guests enjoying the Art & Garden Escape package at Treghan Lodge in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands.
Terracotta sculpture of a seated woman with a white bird on her shoulder, framed by flowering white blossoms and lush spring foliage in the gardens at Treghan Lodge, Kerikeri.
Atmospheric abstract painting by Catherine Dunn featuring luminous blues, turquoise, white and warm earthy tones, part of her Winter Haiku series.
Private luxury villa at Treghan Lodge in Kerikeri, partially hidden among established gardens and leafy greenery, with large windows overlooking the grounds.
English-style gardens at Treghan Lodge featuring mature plantings, pathways and peaceful outdoor spaces for guests to enjoy.

Terma & conditions. Available for new direct bookings only and subject to availability. Cannot be applied retrospectively or combined with other offers. No cash alternative applies.