If you thought the seaside town of Raglan was only for wetsuit-clad dreadlock wearing surfers, think again. I just nipped down to the rugged west coast town (about 2 hours south of Auckland, 40 mins from Hamilton) to spend a couple of nights at Waoku Lodge. This new 5-star luxury B&B has just received a [...]
Accommodation
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Waoku Lodge: Affordable 5-star luxury in Raglan
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Rotorua’s newest hotel is a funky 1960s motel!
This place is the grooviest thing to hit Rotorua in probably forever. Check it out to stay, or head to the rhino bar with chandeliers for a drink or dinner.
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Romantic Hapuku Lodge, Kaikoura
If you’re looking for a romantic weekend escape, about 2 hours north of Christchurch (or 15 minutes north of Kaikoura) here it is. Check out this lodge for its fantastic food, home grown wine and best of all, chalets in the trees.
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My review of dinner at the Sofitel Auckland
If you’re looking for a unique spot for dinner with a menu cooked by Scott Brown, ex Huka Lodge, you’ll love it here. Have a look at my pics and you’ll be booking in!
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Stay a night in the cells at Napier Prison
For backpackers who want something weird to write home about, staying in Napier Prison is certainly going to provide that. Don’t expect fancy. That’s all I have to say…
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Stay a night in the vines at Matakana
Takatu Lodge only has 4 rooms, but set in the vineyards of Matakana north of Auckland, it’s worth visiting. Cute nearby beaches for picnics and plenty to do like sculpture trails and homemade icecream eating. Read on…
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Where to stay in Christchurch
As Christchurch gradually opens its doors to shopping, dining and the many events that the city is hosting coming up, here are 3 places to stay in the central city.
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Sabrage!
Auckland’s Sofitel in the Viaduct Harbour offers a unique experience – the sabrage. No normal drinking of French champagne here. I popped the cork with a sword!
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Posh wine matched dinner at Cape Kidnappers coming up!
If you’re looking for something a little bit spesh and have a few dollars sitting around, then this wine and food matched event with acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda at Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay could be just the ticket.
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NZ luxury: food and wine at Cape Kidnappers Lodge
Golf schmolf! I wanted to go to Cape Kidnappers Lodge in Hawkes Bay for the sheer luxury, for the sublime food and wine and to spend time relaxing one of the country’s most wonderful spots. But if you ARE a golfer, you’ll love it even more…
