Sue and Archie offer you warm hospitality in a peaceful country setting - the perfect start or end to your New Zealand holiday. Find out why guests remember Archie's special breakfasts and keep returning for more!

Thistledown Lodge is located in an idyllic setting down a peaceful country lane, just 30 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

The English style country house is set among giant puriri trees with extensive rural views to Auckland city.

Pukekohe, a small country town 7 minutes away, offers a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. Thistledown Lodge is within easy driving distance from the Coromandel, Waitomo glow worm caves and Rotorua's thermal attractions.

Thistledown Lodge is also within easy reach of Pukekohe motor and race tracks, Karaka thoroughbred centre, NZKC showgrounds, the annual Ellerslie Flower Show and Kaye Maxwell's golf course and coaching school.

Sue and Archie have 10 years' experience in home hosting and enjoy helping tourists set out on their New Zealand holiday or plan day trips from their comfortable rural home.