Peppers Guest House - Hunter Valley (NSW)
                                                                                                                March 2005

Dear Traveloscopy,

Welcome to the autumn edition of Peppers Media News. We are very pleased to announce that two new properties have joined the Peppers collection. Peppers Martinborough Hotel, Martinborough, New Zealand and Peppers Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs Victoria. We also have a fantastic special offer from the Hunter Valley and a secret recipe from one of our Peppers chefs.

Kind Regards

Nicola de Kleijn
PR and Promotions Manager

Peppers Announces its Third New Zealand Destination - Peppers Martinborough Hotel, Martinborough  

Located in the heart of Martinborough Wine Village, just an hour?s drive from Wellington, Peppers Martinborough Hotel is a beautiful colonial property offering guests a taste of one of New Zealand?s preeminent wine regions. The Hotel, which dates back to 1882, was renovated in 1996 and provides sixteen individually designed rooms combining traditional European elegance with a touch of the Orient.
                                                       

Peppers Announces New Victorian Property - Peppers Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs

Set in the heart of Victoria?s Spa Country in the village of Hepburn Springs, Peppers Springs Retreat is an iconic Art Deco establishment. Surrounded by peaceful gardens and bush, the retreat offers plenty of the pampering for which the area is renowned. The gorgeously appointed DECO restaurant offers excellent food in a classic art deco style dining space while the newly created Springs Retreat Mineral Spa offers guests a sanctuary of calm. 

MFS Expands Accommodation Portfolio with Peppers Aquisition

Finance, tourism and property management group MFS Limited confirmed on 1st March 2005 that they have agreed to acquire Peppers Leisure Limited. MFS will pay nearly $30 million for 100 percent ownership of Peppers Leisure Limited. Under the new business structure, Peppers Managing Director Rolf Krecklenberg will become the Chief Executive Officer of MFS Accommodation Resorts and a board member of MFS. MFS Executive Chairman Phil Adams said the acquisition, along with a full merger with resort and holidays group BreakFree Limited, would further enhance MFS? accommodation product suite.
                                                        

Peppers Casuarina Lodge Announces New Chef

Peppers Resorts and Retreats is pleased to announce that ?Wilson?s by the Creek? at Peppers Casuarina Lodge, Byron Hinterland, has a new chef Stewart Luck. Stewart is already wowing guests with his fusion of Australian and Asian style food combining the highest quality local produce and eclectic food suppliers available in the Byron Bay area.

Heavenly Indulgence at Peppers Convent Hunter Valley (NSW)

Peppers Convent, located just two hours drive north of Sydney, is a serene retreat, offering the ultimate experience for those guests wishing to truly indulge themselves. We would like to extend the following offer exclusive to Peppers Media News members:

1 nights midweek accommodation in Deluxe Room
Full buffet country breakfast

Pre dinner drinks and canapés

Full day winery tour.

$348 for 2 people

Phone: +61 2 4998 7764 or email

convent@peppers.com.au

Subject to availability (Sun-Thurs). Not available public holidays or in conjunction with other offers.

Spend Easter in Style at a Peppers Retreat, Resort or Hotel
25th to 28th March 2005

Easter is fast on its way so why not book a wonderful weekend to enjoy with your family, friends and loved one at one of our stylish retreats, resorts or hotels throughout beautiful areas of Australia and New Zealand. Visit our website at www.peppers.com.au and choose a Peppers experience that will make your Easter special.

Hunter Shiraz Risotto, Seared Quail & Buttered Green Asparagus.

Delight your guests with this delicious quail recipe from chef, Jamie Hartcher of Chez Pok restaurant at Peppers Guest House, Hunter Valley. 

Complement this dish with your favourite bottle of white wine.

PEPPERS ANCHORAGE
Port Stephens

PEPPERS CASUARINA LODGE
Byron Bay

PEPPERS CONVENT
Hunter Valley

PEPPERS FAIRMONT RESORT
Blue Mountains

PEPPERS GUEST HOUSE
Hunter Valley

PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE
Southern Highlands

PEPPERS TWIN CREEKS
Nepean Valley

PEPPERS SALT RESORT
Kingscliff

PEPPERS SPICERS PEAK LODGE
Scenic Rim

PEPPERS HAVANA RESORT
Port Douglas

PEPPERS PIER RESORT
Hervey Bay

PEPPERS MOONAH LINKS RESORT
Mornington Peninsula

PEPPERS MARTINBOROUGH HOTEL
Martinborough

PEPPERS ON THE POINT
Lake Rotorua

For more information, visit us at www.peppers.com.au or email us at  peppers@peppers.com.au.