Friends and Recommendations from The Summit Lodge
Tracey's other business - coaching and retirement life planning - www.lifechoices.co.nz
The Wheelwright shop - a short walk from the Summit Lodge - http://www.wheelwrightshop.co.nz
All you need to know about Alpacas - www.thealpacaplace.co.nz
The local country church - https://sites.google.com/site/gladstonechurch/
Simon Burt, Words and Images - our web developer - www.wordsandimages.co.nz
Murdoch James Estate: Regarded by many as New Zealand’s best winery experiences. For information on tours, restaurant and cellar door - http://murdochjames.co.nz/ Great
local wine - http://www.johner-estate.com/ and more wonderful local wine - http://www.fairmontestate.co.nz, http://paulowniawines.co.nz/
Wairarapa Tourism - http://www.wairarapanz.com
For info on activities, travel itineraries and other NZ accommodation - http://www.tourism.net.nz/
Pukaha Mount Bruce Nature Reserve - http://www.pukaha.org.nz/
5 Star Accommodation around New Zealand
NORTH ISLAND
KERIKERI www.bedofroses.co.nz
BAY OF ISLANDS www.pawhaoabaylodge.co.nz
AUCKLAND/WAIHEKE IS www.tewhaulodge.co.nz
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND www.earthsonglodge.co.nz
TAIRUA, COROMANDEL www.colleithlodge.co.nz
ROTORUA www.nicaralodge.com
TAUPO www.pointview.co.nz
NAPIER www.breckenridgelodge.co.nz
PALMERSTON NORTH www.hiwinui.co.nz
KAPITI - PARAPARAUMU www.sudburyheights.com
SOUTH ISLAND
PICTON www.mccormickhouse.co.nz
BLENHEIM www.thepeppertree.co.nz
ABEL TASMAN www.resurgence.co.nz
NELSON www.shelbournevilla.co.nz
MURCHISON www.owenriverlodge.co.nz
KAIKOURA www.fyffecountrylodge.com
HANMER SPRINGS www.amuri.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH www.taurikuralodge.com
CHRISTCHURCH www.clearviewlodge.com
HOKITIKA www.rimulodge.co.nz
TWIZEL/MT COOK www.matukalodge.co.nz
OAMARU www.penybryn.co.nz
WANAKA www.tiritirilodge.com
QUEENSTOWN www.remarkables.co.nz
QUEENSTOWN www.evergreenlodge.co.nz
DUNEDIN www.fletcherlodge.co.nz
Annual Events In The Wairarapa Around The Summit Lodge
January
Tauherenikau Races - A country horse racing experience and family entertainment, near Featherston. www.tauherenikau.co.nz
Trust House Men’s International Cycle Tour See top international cyclists in action on Wairarapa’s roads. www.cycletournz.com
February
Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club SuperFish Competition A three-day game fishing competition based at Castlepoint. 06 377 1134
Martinborough Fair - Hundreds of stalls in and around the Martinborough Square.
www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
Masterton Motorplex Drag Racing 40th NZ Nationals - Enjoy the thrills and spills of top level drag racing. www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
Waitangi Day - Tauherenikau Races - A country horse racing experience and family entertainment, near Featherston. www.tauherenikau.co.nz
International Golden Shears Competition - A unique kiwi experience, see the world’s best shearers in action. www.goldenshears.co.nz
March
Martinborough Fair - Hundreds of stalls in and around the Martinborough Square. www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
Women’s World Cup of Cycling - See top international cyclists in action on Wairarapa’s roads. www.cycletournz.com
More FM Triwomen’s Series - Participate in both triathlon and duathlon races for all abilities. www.tri.co.nz.
Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival - Fine local wines, food and music at a beautiful riverside location close to The Summit Lodge www.wairarapawines.co.nz
Trust House Balloons over Wairarapa - Balloons take to the skies in a series of spectacular competitions and displays. www.nzballoons.co.nz
June
Stonehenge Aotearoa Winter Solstice - A seasonal celebration at Stonehenge Aotearoa, near Gladstone www.astronomynz.org.nz/stonehenge
Carterton Daffodil Carnival - Traditional spring carnival, steam train rides, stalls and family entertainment. www.cartertondc.co.nz
November
Scarecrow Festival - See scarecrows around Gladstone, enjoy the fair, fun run and Scarecrow Ball www.gladstone.org.nz
Toast Martinborough - New release wines, great food and music at vineyards around the village. www.toastmartinborough.co.nz
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