The trip to Miranda usually takes an hour from the front door of the Great Ponsonby but Judy & I meandered along the scenic coastal route so it took somewhat longer. Judy is a guest of ours who comes from America every year, wishing she had been born and kiwi. While I was in the […]

Young US native Shannon Ullman has spent recent months travelling and writing what she sees. We were pleased to play host to her during her love affair with Ponsonby. Click here and take a look at what she had to say. View rooms Book now 0800 766 792

From November 29th until March 6th 2016 Auckland Botanic Gardens is playing host to the fifth Sculptures in the Gardens exhibition to celebrate unique local art and New Zealand summer. Alejandro, Juno, and Sally with one of the permanent sculptures.  The 1.8km walk is free to the public and features twenty spectacular pieces from a number of […]