Indulge in the Luxuries of New Zealand: 7-Day Ultimate Escape with Sofitel Hotels, Fine Dining, Tours & More

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Enjoy the ultimate seven-night New Zealand Adventure for two with stays at three luxury hotels!

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2-night stay at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
- Personalised ‘Sabrage’ Champagne experience at The Cove!
- 3-course dinner for 2
2-night stay at Sofitel Wellington
- Guided journey of ‘Te Papa’, the National Museum of NZ
- 3-course dinner for 2
3-night stay at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
- Bottle of Central Otago wine and a tasting platter on arrival
- Wine tour and tasting

Commence your adventure with a 2-night stay at the multi-award winning luxury 5 star Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. Your Superior Room is the epitome of elegance, flooded with natural light, your own private balcony and a spacious marble bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub, separate rain shower and luxurious Balmain amenities.

During your stay, you both will love the personalised ‘Sabrage’ Champagne experience at The Cove! You’ll be taught the ancient art of opening a Champagne bottle with a sabre and will be gifted a numbered certificate to commemorate your experience! Canapés will be served to match the Champagne before you savour a jaw-dropping 3-course dinner for 2, in ‘La Maree’ curated by renowned Michelin-starred Chef, Marc De Passorio (and finish your freshly sabred Champagne).

Next, enjoy the magnificent 5 Star Sofitel Wellington! Your aptly named ‘Luxury Room’ awaits, during a 2-night indulgence with full Club Sofitel access (incl. evening drinks with canapes in the private lounge). On one night you will savour an incredible 3-course dinner for 2, as well as enjoy 2 cocktails of your choosing. During your stay, you will marvel at a guided journey of ‘Te Papa’, the National Museum of NZ. This is a rare ‘back of house’ experience for our guests! To top all of this off, a bottle of fine NZ wine is yours to enjoy within your luxury room!

Finally, enjoy the following three nights in wonderful Queenstown. Experience a new level of sophistication in your Superior Room at the 5 star+ Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, inspired by the charms of Paris. Your incredible stay will include a bottle of Central Otago wine and a tasting platter on arrival, as well as a bespoke wine tour and tasting! Of course, a sumptuous breakfast will be included daily.

Dates

Experience will occur within the following date range(s):
Jun 28, 2022 to Jun 28, 2024
Experience blackout dates: Christmas, New Years, and Easter. Subject to availability.

Additional Lot Details

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Details

Valid for 2 people.
Length of stay: 7-nights.
Room type: Superior.
Room taxes are included.

Lot #2470965

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Travel is not included.
Additional blackout dates may apply.
To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date, based on the experience provider's availability.
Should redemption of all or a portion of this lot be prevented or postponed beyond the dates of redemption explicitly stated on this lot page due to force majeure (i.e. weather, act of God, state of war, terrorism, strike, pandemic, etc.) or any other condition beyond reasonable control, the winner may be eligible for a refund of the total purchase price.

About the Charity

About
the Charity

WhyHunger
Ending hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions.
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