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6 Picton Eateries You Must Check Out
When you’re exploring Picton, the gateway to the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds, your taste buds are in for a treat. From fine dining with harbour ...
Experience the Enchantment of Winter at Hanmer Springs Hotel
As winter’s final month envelops the Southern Alps, Hanmer Springs beckons with its captivating charm. Nestled among snow-capped mountains and ...
Explore Culinary Delights at CPG Hotels: Discover Isobels and The Chartroom
Isobels Restaurant at Hanmer Springs Hotel Nestled in the heart of Hanmer Springs, surrounded by luscious gardens and tall canopies, lies Isobels, ...
The Best Hidden Gem Golf Courses in NZ
New Zealand is home to some world-class golf courses. Beginners, intermediates, and pro golfers will not only love the stunning NZ scenery, but the ...
Top five summer activities in Hanmer Springs
Summer in Hanmer Springs In the warmer months, relaxation is guaranteed in Hanmer Springs. It is undoubtedly the best time to enjoy the sunshine of ...
Top five summer activities in Wellington
Summer in Wellington Located centrally in the lively Cuba Quarter, Willis Wellington Hotel is in the heart of Wellington’s cool café culture, and ...
The Most Beautiful Places in New Zealand to Pop the Question
You have finally decided to propose, but you need to find the perfect spot to make it memorable. Luckily, New Zealanders are spoilt for choice when ...
Top NZ Summer Swimming Spots for 2021
This summer, New Zealand hotels aren’t filling up with the usual influx of tourists. Instead, domestic travel is picking up as Kiwis continue to ...
Top 5 places to eat out in Auckland
Auckland City is one of the best places in New Zealand when it comes to eating out—rivalled only by Wellington City—and the restaurant choices ...
13 free things to do in Rotorua!
Rotorua is an awesome hotspot for things to do with a wide range of adventure, cultural and geothermal attractions. Everyone knows it’s a tourist ...
5 great places to eat near Greenlane
When staying at the Greenlane Suites guests enjoy the beautiful leafy suburb surroundings, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of ...
Top 5 golf courses in Rotorua and around
In our series looking at some of the best places to play golf if you are staying at one of our seven hotels around New Zealand, we move to Rotorua. ...
Top 5 Golf Courses in Wellington
Following on from our recent post looking at the top 5 golf courses in Auckland we move on to Wellington and take a look at some of the best golf ...
Top 5 Golf Courses in Auckland
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to play golf. With the second highest number of golf courses per capita in the world behind only ...