Winter Special!! Stay 2 nights for $135 per night & Get FREE fish & chip Meal
That’s right! Two people can stay 2 nights or more at Golden Sand and you will recieve TWO complementary vouchers for Mangonui World Famous Fish and Chip meal vouchers PLUS complementary wine beer or juice!
Come and relax in the privacy of Golden Sand on the beach! Sample the famous fish and chips at Mangonui OR bring your meal back to Golden Sand and enjoy them on the deck watching the sun set! Or take a trip to Cape Reinga and enjoy the upgraded doc site This is FREE !
Adventure 4WD Holiday
Why not come to sub tropical Northland ( always 2 degrees warmer than Auckland) Stay at beautiful 4 star Golden Sand and take the family on an adventrue driving 90 Mile beach in a 4WD vehicle Taboggan down the Te Paki sandhills, drive thru quicksand and survive, dig for tuatuas a tasty shellfish, and travel the length of 90 Mile Beach in safety and fun pajero vehicle! All for just $530 i.e 2 nights accommodation at Cable Bay, Doubtless Bay, and 1 day 4×4 hire! Book now and don’t miss out Valid 14 May 2010 to 31 August 2010. Don’t delay!
Auto Spectacular at Taipa for All Car Enthusiasts
Vintage cars galore at the annual auto spectacular at Taipa in Doubtless Bay every year in early January. Come along for interesting cars especially vintage Ford and Dodge, plus many more. Loads of local stores such as sausage sizzle and candy floss so mark in on your Doubtless Bay Summer Holiday calendar NOW
Third Night for only $25 at Golden Sand Beach Front Apartments*
STAY 3 NIGHTS AND GET YOUR THIRD NIGHT FOR ONLY $25 !!
Missed getting away to relax this summer? Head North to our sub tropical paradise and soak up the endless Summer! Book now and recieve your third night for ONLY $25 *This Special offer is available for 2 person stays from April 19 to August 31 2010 at Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments. Hurry!! Offer ends April 20 2010! Up to 4 people can stay and the price for extras per night is $15 per adult and $10 per child.
Simply call Rochelle on 09 4060475 or email info@goldensand.co.nz Or book online here http://www.goldensand.co.nz/index.php/book-online/
Local attractions include wineries and world class golf courses; fishing; sightseeing, bush walks and great restaurants within easy reach ( including the not to be missed World famous Mangonui fish and chips) Or just stoll along the beach in the moonlight!
Full Moon over Doubtless Bay
Hope you have had the chance to include a break in this magnificent weather over Doubtless Bay! Attached is a photo we took of the superb view from our deck at the Golden Sand Apartments. The shimmering moonlight on the water is like an “elevator” to the moon. When it comes up over the Hihi Peninsula the moon is huge and yellow and it travels across the sky to set over Karikari Peninsula as an orange ball. Very special experience and worth staying up all night for!
Special Christmas Holiday offer to you
We have a special Christmas offer for January, for stays of 3 nights or more from January 4 to January 10 2010. The rate for 2 people is $185 per night for stays of 5 or more nights Extra adult is $15 per person and children for $10 per person.
Left it too late to plan a holiday? We have had an unexpected cancelaton and can offer an apartment for the dates above So check out our online booking page to book for 5 or more nights in a little slice of kiwiana paradise! Just phone 09 406 0475 for bookings and inquiries. And have happy and safe Christmas if we don’t see you here!
The Arts in Northland this month
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Northern Dance Academy proudly presents: A Medley of Dance Once again, we are treated to a variety dance performance of solos, duo’s, trios and groups in classical, lyrical and contemporary ballet. Thursday, 10th December 09 6.30pm Tickets: $12.00 Adults; $7.00 Children (18 yrs & under) available from Putts Green Florist, Kerikeri Ph: 09-401-7111 or via direct credit Lisa Pieri, email: Billarose@farmside.co.nz
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Kokomo Kokomo has become renowned for dynamic live shows and smart distinctive song-writing, as well as the band’s unique harmonica-trumpet horn section. So if you like rock, blues, jazz and folk why not get a group together and come along for a fantastic night out? What a great pre-Christmas staff thankyou treat! Thursday, 10th December 09 7.30pm Tickets: $30 ea; $25 Groups 6+ |
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Bay of Islands Singers & Friends – A Concert of Christmas Music for Choir, Brass and Organ
Saturday, 12th December 09 3.30-4.30pm (Centre bar open 4.30-5.30pm) Tickets: $18.00 Adults; Free Students/Children (18 yrs & under)
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Bay of Islands Singers – Community Christmas Carols (with Organ & Brass)
All welcome to join the joyful singing of carols.
Saturday, 12th December 09 6.00-7.00pm (Please bring a rug or chair to sit on) Free Admission |
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Beyondsemble Some of the most exciting, energetic and enchanting acoustic music to come out of New Zealand in recent times. From Gypsy to Jazz, Rocksteady to Celtic, Tango to Bluegrass and Beyond. Music to move you and make you move. With a strong improvisational edge, Beyondsemble perform an incredible mix of different styles sourced from all over the world as well as their own original compositions. Another great pre-Christmas treat! Saturday, 19th December 09 7.30pm Tickets: $20.00 each
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Coming Soon… Bay of Islands Arts Festival 29 Jan – 28 February 2010
Arts Festival tickets make great Christmas gifts!
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Watch this space for more BOI Arts Festival events to come… |
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NIMBY Opera – ‘The Cunning Little Vixon’ “NIMBY Opera presents New Zealand’s top up-and-coming opera talent in ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’. A comic, revolutionary romp through the Czech fairytales of Leoš Janácek, performed in English with chamber orchestra. Saturday, 29th January 10 7.30pm Tickets: $30.00 each |
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OOH BABY BABY Theatre with a difference from Co Theatre Physical, “OOH BABY BABY” blends comedy, aerial dance, acrobatic theatre and innovative design to bring this funny, sexy saga of new life. Note: Not suitable for children. Sunday, 31st January 10 (7.30pm) Monday, 1st February 10 (3.00pm) Tickets: $28.00 each
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Great Weekend for Hapuka
I went on the Karikari Fire Party Fishing Competition. We came home with 7 of 10 snapper were good keepers.
Our friends went out for hapuka and went fishing off Berghan’s Rise where our friend and local Nick Ryan ( commonly known as Ryno) and our prty caught several good sized hapuka. It is best to fish for them on the top or the bottom of the smallest tides as there is less current. As we fish for hapuka in 120-130m of water braid gear has no stretch and all bites are felt by the fisherman.
So keep October in mind for great hapuka fishing - and your first swim of the season!
Dolphins are back & the fish are huge!
On Thursday a pod of dolphins lazily swam across the Doubtless Bay leaping out of the water and playing together. We are so lucky to have seen them! Then I went out in our kayak and caught a 15 POUND SNAPPER! Topped off a great holiday!
Join the Taipa Tavern Fishing Club
Simply pay the $5 joining fee which entitles you to compete in the 6 competitions held on various weekends over the year with a free prizegivining dinner each competition weekend. This weekend the Sunday is at fishing competition. We went out at 7am in lovely sunny weather and caught a few snapper but sadly no prizewinners. YOur best bet is to call the Taipa Tavern on 09 406 0757 or you can ask Rochelle about it all. Stay at Cable Bay and have a great weekend away with the boys or bring the family with you. Easy boat launching is available at Taipa and Mangonui - or just catch a fish off the beach in front of the apartments
