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Select New Zealand In Spring |
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Written by Select Hotels
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006 |
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Select New Zealand In Spring
New Zealand is fabulous in spring! It's the time of year when
temperatures begin to rise, restaurant tables creep out onto the
sidewalks, and gardens burst into bloom. It's also a time of exciting
activity throughout New Zealand's nine regions. To help celebrate the
festivals of spring Select Hotels & Resorts International has put
together the following exclusive spring deal available at all Select
Member properties throughout New Zealand.
"Select New Zealand In Spring" Deal
Stay for 2 nights in Spring and receive your 3rd consecutive night for FREE!
Valid for bookings made through Select at New Zealand Member
properties* until 31st August 2006. Valid for travel completed within
the period 1st September through 30th September 2006 inclusively.
Subject to availability. (*Excludes Huka Lodge and MY Galerna.)
Bookings: res@selecthotels.com or 1300 368 925 toll-free within Australia or www.selecthotels.com
The exciting and exceptional Select Member properties located
throughout New Zealand are described briefly below and can be found in
the Select Guide 2006. Richard Rosebery, Select's Managing Director,
says - "I am delighted that Select has been so eagerly embraced by
properties throughout New Zealand and my team and I are extremely
excited to be able to promote such a diverse and superlative group of
unique travel experiences to the world in 2006"
Carrington Resort
Karikari Peninsula, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/carrington
"Golf, wine and wetlands" might be the mantra that guests murmur as
they wander the superb Carrington Resort on New Zealand's Karikari
Peninsula. A tournament quality 18-hole golf course, award-winning
wines and an amazing wetland ecosystem make Carrington a multi-faceted
resort destination.
Delamore Lodge
Waiheke Island, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/delamore
Relaxation and romance are the keywords of this exclusive island
retreat, with just four suites, an intimate spa and superb ocean views.
Pamper your body and soul with a beauty therapy or massage treatment.
Nourish your body as Delamore Lodge celebrates food and wine with
tailored gourmet breakfasts and individually made to order four course
dinners.
Maungatautari Lodge
Cambridge, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/maungatautari
At this French-inspired rural lodge you will experience country living
at its best - horse riding, golf, shopping for antiques and, of course,
fresh and healthy food. Situated on a 16-hectare working farm and horse
stud and surrounded by the lush green agricultural land of the Waikato
region, Maungatautari Lodge represents country life at its very best.
 Kawaha Point Lodge
Rotorua, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/kawaha
Relax and unwind at this intimate and welcoming lakeside lodge, or
enjoy the many geothermal and Maori cultural attractions of nearby
Rotorua. A stay at Kawaha Point Lodge offers a great deal - including
wonderful food and wine, a tranquil lakeside environment and superb
hospitality - but Rotorua itself is best known for its thriving Maori
culture and dramatic geothermal attractions.
Mangapapa Petit Hotel
Hawke's Bay, North Island - New Zealand
www.mangapapa.co.nz
Set in the heart of the Hawke's Bay 'Wine Country' and surrounded by
working orchards, Mangapapa Petit Hotel is everything a gracious
homestead should be. Built of weatherboard, the colonial style house
has a veranda that wraps around the upper story giving breezy
viewpoints of the 20 acres of lush, manicured gardens brimming with
roses and established trees.
Greenhill The Lodge
Hawke's Bay, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/greenhill
At the heart of a famed wine district, this historic manor house offers
a tranquil setting for golf, wining and dining, or simply relaxing. The
Hawke's Bay area is home to many of New Zealand's leading wineries and
restaurants. In fact, 40 wineries are within 5 - 40 minutes of
Greenhill The Lodge.
Huka Lodge
Taupo, North Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/hukalodge
With its luxurious guest suites, superb cuisine and outstanding
reputation, this is one of the world's great lodges. The ideal base for
fishing or golfing, Huka Lodge represents luxury perfected. With its
superb food and fine wines, exceptional service and luxurious decor and
furnishings, including European country antiques and original artworks,
Huka Lodge appeals to the most discerning visitor.
Maruia River Lodge
Near Murchison, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/maruiariver
Maruia River Lodge, with its seven tastefully appointed cottages, is an
exclusive fishing lodge set amid an inspiring realm of crystal clear
rivers and streams. Here is your gateway to the South Island's dramatic
mountain country and the glories of Shenandoah Scenic Reserve, Buller
Gorge and Nelson Lakes National Park. The Lodge is set on the Maruia
River known as one of the best fly-fishing rivers in the world with an
average 186 trout (brown and rainbow) per kilometer.
Grasmere Lodge
Arthur's Pass, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/grasmere
The Southern Alps are New Zealand at its best. Nestled here in the
mountains of the South Island, historic Grasmere Lodge is a country
retreat of unrivalled charm and distinction. This traditional New
Zealand high country station (ranch), set amid 2500-metre peaks, is a
haven for those in need of relaxation and a wonderland retreat for
those seeking adventure.
Claremont Country Estate
North Canterbury, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/claremont
Once home to dinosaurs, the Estate offers a spectacular ancient
landscape filled with geological wonders and even dinosaur fossils! On
a unique four wheel drive tour of this amazing 2400-acre working sheep
station and country estate at the edge of the Waipara River you will
see and learn about some extraordinary natural heritage from the time
of the dinosaurs.
Huntley House
Christchurch, South Island New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/huntley
To take ‘high tea' in the afternoon or an evening aperitif while
overlooking the park-like grounds of Huntley House is to step back into
a gracious era, to late 19th century Christchurch. Huntley House is a
fine example of Victorian-era colonial architecture circa 1876, having
been fully restored and redeveloped in sympathy with its historic past.
This is a slice of Christchurch history offering an elegant experience
in the grand tradition.
Otahuna Lodge
Christchurch, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/otahuna
Understated elegance and unadulterated luxury are the hallmarks of this
extraordinary Queen Anne mansion, lovingly restored to create an
exclusive seven-room retreat. Otahuna Lodge was built in 1895 for one
of the pioneers of the area, Sir Heaton Rhodes. New Zealand Historic
Places Trust listed, the Lodge contains original kauri woodwork
panelling inside, offering 6 suites, 1 lodge room, library, dining and
drawing rooms.
The Spire Queenstown
Queenstown, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/spire
The Spire Queenstown is a thoroughly urban escape in thriving
Queenstown for the style- conscious traveller seeking a cutting edge
design experience. There are 10 spacious suites, a 16-seat restaurant
with an inspiring degustation menu and a funky bar with live
entertainment. The Spire is located in the heart of Queenstown -
renowned as both New Zealand's ‘adventure capital' and its premier
visitor destination.
 Millbrook Resort
Queenstown, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/millbrook
Few resorts anywhere are as spectacularly located as Millbrook near the
South Island mecca of Queenstown. Surrounded by snowy peaks, Millbrook
revels in 200 hectares of glorious space in a sunny valley near the
outskirts of the picturesque gold-mining settlement of Arrowtown.
Millbrook is New Zealand's leading lifestyle resort - ideal for lovers
of golf, adventure sports, spa treatments and total relaxation.
Fiordland Lodge
Te Anau, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/fiordland
A luxurious interpretation of nature, Fiordland Lodge offers access to
the astounding Fiordland World Heritage area. A region of rugged
mountain ranges, beech forests, deep lakes, and the spectacular fiords
of Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Hosts Ron and Robynne Peacock created
Fiordland Lodge as a luxurious reinterpretation of nature. Their aim
was to create a lodge experience that showcases nature and at the same
time tames its rugged beauty for the discerning traveller.
Corstorphine House
Dunedin, South Island New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/corstorphine
Corstorphine House has always been at the centre of Dunedin's social
scene and was undoubtedly one of New Zealand's finest homes. Built in
1863 in the colonial style, with playful art nouveau and grand
neoclassical additions, today she serves as Dunedin's most luxurious
private hotel.
Motor Yacht Galerna
Marlborough & Doubtful Sounds, South Island - New Zealand
www.selecthotels.com/galerna
Berth or full charter - an opportunity to get totally away from it all
amongst some of New Zealand's stunning waterways and scenery. When
cruising on MY Galerna you can visit one of Captain James Cook's
favourite anchorages in the South Pacific.
Select Hotels & Resorts International is the marque of excellence
in unique accommodation and travel experiences throughout Australia,
New Zealand and the Pacific. Re-launched in 2004 in response to
industry demand, in 2006 membership has grown to fifty unique luxury
properties plus two exclusive cruise vessels, Motor Vessel AqA, Sydney
and Motor Yacht Galerna based in New Zealand.
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