Greenhill Lodge & Little Greenhill, Hawke's Bay
Greenhill is an opulent and tranquil retreat, situated on a hilltop overlooking classic farm and grazing land and located in the heart of New Zealand’s food and wine country, the Hawke’s Bay. With over 40 world-famous vineyards within, a 30 minute drive from the property, this historic mansion has also hosted English royalty. The main lodge houses five ensuite guestrooms, most of which open to the terrace and sensational views over a magnificent, restored pergola. Behind the house’s immaculate spa house, gymnasium, swimming pool and orchard lies Little Greenhill, a two-guestroom private villa. Greenhill offers a range of experiences hosted by local guides and designed to provide authentic and personal experiences of the highlights of Hawke’s Bay.
Must see:
• Art Deco Napier, home of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
• Hawke’s Bay award winning wineries including Craggy Range, Clearview Estate,
• Trinity Hill and New Zealand’s oldest winery Mission Estate
• The World’s largest mainland breeding colony of Gannets located on Cape Kidnappers
• Te Mata Peak, the high point of Hawke’s Bay and an ideal location to experience a Maori Powhiri (welcome)
Must do:
• A “Behind The Label” experience for wine lovers. Be taken on a ‘grape to glass’ journey through the wine making process and meet local wine making identities
• A “Cycles and Vines” wine experience. Using pedal power is a fun and eco-friendly way to explore the world renowned Gimblett Gravels wine region located on the doorstep of Greenhill Lodge
• Step back in time with Bertie, Napier’s Art Deco Ambassador. See the Art Deco architectural delights of the region touring in Bertie’s 1934 Buick car
• See, touch, smell and taste the local food products of this bountiful region
• Visit local farmers markets, meet the local food artisans and experience their passion
Must buy:
• An original New Zealand painting by guest artist (featured at Greenhill Lodge)
• Sheepskins and sheepskin products ( Classic Sheepskin Factory)
• Handcrafted chocolates (Silky Oak Chocolate Factory)
• Hawke’s Bay Wines shipped to your door (arranged by Greenhill Lodge wine guide)
Award:
2007: Andrew Harper – Best in New Zealand
Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$490.00(High season) and NZ$325.00(Low season) per person/twin share per night for the King Room, B&B.
123...go! | Something for Nothing...Every Night
First night: Enjoy a bottle of local gold medal award winning Hawke's Bay wine
Second night: Two tickets to experience the Art Deco walk in nearby township of Napier
Third night: Enjoy a four course dinner for two people at Greenhill Lodge
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