| matua gardens retreat, akaroa
An ideal retreat for a couple wanting true relaxation, discreet service, total privacy and Slow Food heaven. Matua Gardens Retreat has only one guest suite, so is great for time out or special celebration. The food is deceptively simple: taste sensations are created from the organic garden on site and local produce, such as Akaroa salmon and award-winning local olive oil. A café style platter is created with the same passion and skill as a five course dinner, with everything prepared from scratch - even the bread! Guests delight in the attention to detail, choosing everything from menus, favourite pillows, fragrances, flavours and more.
For details phone 03 304 8946 or visit www.matuagardens.co.nz
|  | flagstaff lodge, russell
A boutique lodge in boutique Russell. For the perfect luxury getaway in the beautiful Bay of Islands, Flagstaff Lodge & Day Spa is a superb choice and charming Russell, a wonderful destination. Just three hours from Auckland, the lodge is an historic villa transformed to reflect contemporary style, New Zealand art and a focus on local food and wine. Wake up to gourmet breakfasts, be pampered at the on-site Thalgo day spa and begin your evening with freshly made canapés and quality Northland wine. Add to this Russell's excellent waterfront restaurants, its amazing heritage and the beautiful bay and you are in a small piece of heaven.
For details phone 0800 403 711 or visit www.flagstafflodge.co.nz
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| kitchen restaurant at
hotel debrett
Built in 1841 on High Street, Hotel DeBrett has been stylishly reinterpreted into a 25-room luxury boutique hotel at the centre of Auckland's original boutique shopping district. Every room is individually designed and complemented with eclectic furniture, New Zealand art and photography. At the heart of the hotel is Kitchen Restaurant - meticulously restored and vibrantly designed, it's the most distinctive dining room in Auckland with a glass-roofed atrium and internal courtyard forming focal points for guests and local diners to mingle. Head Chef Mark Sycamore's colourful and imaginative menu makes a night at the hotel, including dinner at Kitchen Restaurant, a destination in itself.
For details phone 09 925 9000 or visit www.hoteldebrett.com
| | lawn cottages, hawke's bay
Hidden away in Lawn Road with many award-winning wineries and restaurants close by are three charming and stylish self-contained cottages nestled amongst three acres of beautiful gardens, ponds and expansive lawns that provide colour, serenity and privacy. Shop at the local markets and produce stalls, cycle or walk on the wonderful new pathways along the coast, lunch at a local vineyard or just relax on the covered wide verandahs and recharge. Come to Lawn Cottages with friends or family to enjoy, relax and reconnect.
For details phone 06 870 0302 or visit www.lawncottages.co.nz
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| dry paddocks, waipara valley
Dry Paddocks Country Retreat is the perfect place to escape and enjoy a gourmet getaway. Experience the best of the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury with Dry Paddocks and multi-award winning Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant. Partake in our Dine and Wine Package for two, which includes two nights luxury accommodation at Dry Paddocks, a welcome bottle of Pegasus Bay wine and appetisers on arrival plus a breakfast box of provisions for two, to cook at your leisure during your stay.
Transfers to and from Pegasus Bay winery for a wine tasting and lunch. For details phone 03 314 9639 or visit www.drypaddocks.co.nz
| | gourmet break at waoku lodge
Waoku Lodge is Raglan's only Qualmark assessed five-star accommodation with panoramic views across the Tasman Sea at Whale Bay and offers exclusive luxury, with just four self-contained and serviced luxury apartments. A full menu is available with meals served in the privacy of your apartment or, weather permitting, on your private deck enjoying stunning views across the ocean or into native bush. A quality wine list from New Zealand wineries is available.
Waoku Lodge is included in US magazine Travel+Leisure's Top 40 Affordable Beach Resorts in the World (the only New Zealand inclusion!) For details phone 07 825 7072 or visit www.waokulodge.co.nz
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| Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Come experience wonderful Waitaki in the lap of luxury at historic
Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Pen-y-bryn Lodge is the ideal base for a thorough exploration of this stunning corner of the country, with five guest suites in a heritage mansion full of antiques and period furnishings. Pen-y-bryn offers world-class cuisine, using the Waitaki’s incredible produce to create menus like none other.
And don’t miss the Sunday farmers’ market in Oamaru’s historic precinct, where you can sample Waitaki’s bounty from the growers themselves! www.penybryn.co.nz
| | glen aros country estate, havelock north
Leave the bustle of city life behind you and enter a luxury hideaway in Hawke’s Bay where locally sourced, gourmet food complements the high standard of accommodation and facilities. Glen Aros, built in 1914 and carefully restored, sits in a beautiful country setting with award-winning wineries and restaurants nearby. Guests endorse the culinary expertise of our Michelin star experienced chef.
For more information please contact us on (06) 874 8885 or visit www.glenaros.co.nz
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| sarnia park boutique lodge
A warm welcome, luxurious surrounds and delicious cuisine prepared by experienced chefs awaits you at Sarnia Park. This gracious five star Georgian-style manor house set in 11 hectares of stunning grounds, close to Cambridge and Lake Karapiro, ensures you can relax and enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer.
For more information please contact us on (07) 823 3421 or visit www.sarniapark.co.nz
| | te awa winery restaurant
Te Awa Winery Restaurant has a wonderful ambience and is a sought after wedding venue throughout the year. Our Chef, Francky Godinho, has created a menu to complement our range of estate-grown wines as well as other select wines in our cellar. The modern European cuisine is prepared in a contemporary style, influenced by Francky’s wide international experience, most notably at the Burj al Arab in Dubai. Francky has won international acclaim showcasing the best New Zealand ingredients as a member of the NZ Culinary team and NZ Chef of the Year in 2007 and 2009.
For more information please contact us on (06) 879 7602 or visit www.teawa.com
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| the french country house
This is not just a romantic getaway for honeymooners, anniversaries or a haven for romantics. Staying at the French Country House is a delight for the gourmet traveller. Siobhan FitzGerald, your host and Ballymaloe-trained chef will delight you with six course degustation menus, featuring the best of seasonal, local produce, and fine wines. We hold the most fun-filled interactive cook schools in the land, including produce from our gardens, the farmers' market, local hunters and vineyards. Come as an individual or as a group, to share the experience with like-minded people.
For more information please contact us on (07) 548 2339 or visit www.thefrenchcountryhouse.co.nz
| | hawthorne house
Indulge yourself with a weekend of luxury and learning. Hawthorne House has teamed up with Hawke’s Bay local Cathie Hamilton of Cathie’s Cuisine, an experienced development chef, who will share her passion for a world of food and cooking. Visit some of our local artisan producers and wineries and finish the weekend with a trip to the farmers’ market. After a weekend of hands-on cooking using the best Hawke’s Bay produce, you’ll be left refreshed, regenerated and in the company of new friends. This is a weekend away that’s perfect for friends, partners, or as a gift for a loved one.
For more information please contact us on (06) 878 0035 or visit www.hawthorne.co.nz
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| hippopotamus restaurant & bar
The Museum Art Hotel is a privately owned luxury hotel in Wellington city, located opposite Te Papa and the waterfront. The hotel is listed on Yahoo’s list of ten of the best hotels with magnificent artwork of the world. On-site facilities include an art gallery and beautiful French restaurant Hippopotamus and Day Spa. Beautifully decorated, Hippopotamus has views over the stunning Wellington harbour and Te Papa, and is the perfect location to experience fine cuisine. Hippopotamus’ award-winning chef Laurent Loudeac’s beautifully presented French-influenced menu is sophisticated elegance at its best and with Timothee Lepoutre’s front of house team you are ensured a fantastic dining experience.
For details contact us on (04) 802 8909 or visit www.hippopotamus.co.nz
| | old church restaurant
The Old Church Restaurant and Bar is a mix of glamour and warmth, of high style and unexpected details and offers a dining experience like no other. Chef/Owner Richard Highnam (ex-Kermadec) offers international cuisine classics with a Kiwi twist. For a touch of luxury gather a group of friends and stay in the Old Church Villa and enjoy a degustation meal in the Wine Cellar.
For more information please contact us on (06) 844 8866 or visit www.theoldchurch.co.nz
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| soljans estate winery & cafÉ
Soljans Estate Winery & Café is a unique experience combining a winery, cellar door and award-winning café located at the gateway to the Kumeu Wine Country. Open 7 days, Soljans is the perfect spot for your wedding, an intimate lunch or wine tasting. Try New Zealand’s most awarded sparkling wine ‘Fusion Sparkling Muscat’ which is utterly delicious and only $15 at the cellar door. Child-friendly with an outdoor play area and kids’ menu, Soljans offers the ultimate visitor experience showcasing wine from the vineyard to your glass.
For more information please contact us on 0508 SOLJANS or visit www.soljans.co.nz
| | mollies luxury boutique hotel
Mollies Boutique Hotel has long been the benchmark for service excellence in New Zealand and is regarded as one of the finest Relais & Chateaux locations in Australasia. Mollies in Herne Bay should be at the top of your list if you are looking for a getaway – try our Summer in the City Spa Escape Package with your very own private suite with city, harbour and garden views. Sample our cuisine in the candlelit dining room and be pampered at our Sanctuary Day Spa. This package is available for $1550.00 per couple per night.
For more information please contact us on (09) 376 3489 or visit www.mollies.co.nz
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