Hawkes Bay Latest News
After a long, hot and very dry summer, we are heading into autumn and recent showers are helping turn the brown hills green again.
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Guests from the USA, England, Scotland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand savoured the hospitality of Glen Aros Country Estate and explored Hawke’s Bay over the past few months. Visitor’s comments included ‘What a special place!’; ‘The highlight of our trip was our stay with you at Glen Aros’; ‘I think it fair to say that of all the places where we stayed on our six week trip, our favourite was Glen Aros’; ‘Thank you for your wonderful hospitality’; ‘We were made to feel so special’. |
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Art Deco Napier, wineries, golf, and bike tours are just a few of the area attractions that our guests enjoy, and the heated pool and spa at Glen Aros make a relaxing retreat after these excursions. The extensive lawns and gardens of the estate invite leisurely walks, the wood paneled games room offers a full size billiard table, and our gym is always available for keeping fit and working off the wonderful meals served up by our in-house chef. Glen Aros offers a luxurious environment with casual sophistication. The six spacious suites are individually furnished and the guest lounges open to verandas overlooking the extensive lawns and gardens. Our in-house chef and 24 hour concierge will see to your every comfort. The tariff, from NZ$580 plus taxes, includes accommodation, pre-dinner drinks with canapés, a full country breakfast and use of all the facilities. www.glenaros.co.nz |
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Glen Aros is also the perfect location for a small business meeting, planning sessions or client entertaining. Stay during August, September or October and get a “Two for One” offer from $539*+GST per room per night. (Low season single rate with double occupancy). The rate also includes 4 course table d’hôte dinner and the choice of complimentary golf at Bridge Pa or Exclusive wine tasting with local wine master. See ‘Special events page’ *based on a minimum of 4 rooms. |
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The dry summer has been a boon for winemakers with 2013 tipped to be one of the best in recent history, and Hawke’s Bay is among many wine growing regions on the verge of a vintage year. Ngatarawa’s viticulturist Peter Gough said ‘It is a winemaker’s dream’ and Mission Estate’s Paul Mooney feels that these 2013 wines will evolve over the next few years and will age very well.
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One of the most exciting upcoming events is the winter Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Classic held this year from June 20 – 23. Cozy fires, glasses of rich local wine, and warming lamb and venison dishes make this an event not to be missed. Local restaurants will be featured, and the farmers’ markets will be packed with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Glen Aros is offering a luxurious 2 night F.A.W.C! package from $879 (incl) for two people in a double/twin room for 2 nights. See ‘Special events’ page for more information. |
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In recent news, we hear that wine lovers will now be able to access technical help to keep up to date with what’s happening on the vineyard front, including new wine releases and special events by implementing the smartphone applications designed by New Zealand Wineries. Hawke’s Bay is hooked into the system along with several other wine districts, and the site pinpoints wineries in the Bay region with details of cellar doors, restaurants and winery set-ups. |
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This ride is a perfect snapshot of the wonderful Hawke’s Bay Trails for those short on time. |
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Best regards from the owners, managers and staff of Glen Aros Country Estate.
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