Wine and Food Markets in the Far North
Don’t miss the Far North Wine Centre in Mangonui for a full selection of Far North Wines including Karikari Estate and Okahu Estate wines. Here you can sample a range of wines and make your selections. I especially like the Waitapu syrah, grown by local celebrities Eric and Sandra Shackleton.Then it is a short walk to the BYO restaurant Waterfront Cafe with the great views of Mangonui Harbour.
On Saturday mornings it is a great idea to visit the markets in Kaitaia ( in the Warehouse carpark on SH1) Here you will find fresh ( and cheap!) local produce in abundance. I got some mandarins and organic garlic and loads of greens this week which is a big help with the school holidays. You can even get fish and oysters the easy way here! Also loads of plants at bargain prices and brickabrac stalls. Really worth the trip!
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 !
Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments Earn Environmental Award
Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments has gained a Qualmark Enviro Silver Award, recognising its high standards in environmental practices.
To earn New Zealand tourism’s official environmental award, Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments had to show effectiveness in energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation, with community activities and conservation initiatives also considered under Qualmark’s environmental criteria.
Owners Brian and Rosemary Archibald, say they are proud to be awarded this recognition of their “green” initiatives.
“It is great to be part of the emerging environmentally conscious tourism industry in Doubtless Bay,” says Rosemary.
All businesses carrying the Qualmark logo must meet standards for environmental practices, says Qualmark Chairman, David Wilks, with the awards recognising top performers in this area.
“Environmental practices are evaluated as part of our quality assessment process and Enviro Awards are granted to businesses showing a high degree of commitment to caring for the environment and their community,” says Mr Wilks.
Over 470 businesses have achieved Enviro Award status - recognising their commitment to Qualmark’s responsible tourism criteria and environmental practices.
Qualmark® is New Zealand’s trusted guide to quality travel experiences - helping travellers identify over 2,300 great places to stay, things to do and ways to get around.
Accommodation, activities and transport businesses carrying the Qualmark® logo have been independently assessed to meet tough quality standards and environmental criteria - earning New Zealand tourism’s official quality mark
Qualmark is jointly owned by Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Automobile Association. The programme is run as an industry service, on a not-for-profit basis.
For further information please contact:
Rosemary and Rochelle
09 406 0475
Or email info@goldensand.co.nz
www.goldensand.co.nz
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!
4 Star Rating for Golden Sand
Don’t miss the special experience of staying right on the beach at Cable Bay in the great 4 star kiwi bach like experience- but with modern amenities.
This is a memorable holiday home for a family or 2 couples. Relax on the deck, enjoy the moon and stars, swim, ( yes the neighbours swim every day!) dive, fish and enjoy a quiet relaxed pace of life. Each apartment has a heat pump fitted so you needn’t worry about the cold too! Packages for longer stays available on request, Live the dream!
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!
Cable Bay Easter Dig
The famous playgroup Easter Dig is on again this year on Easter Saturday or Saturday April 3 2010. This fun event for children of all ages and not to be missed. It is a beach treasure hunt held at Cable Bay each year. So put it on your itinerary if you are in the Doubtless Bay area at Easter this year! Plus don’t forget the fishing has turned around and is great now after a dismal fishing summer! Fishing for kingfish is popular and my son caught another big one - 8kg this time - last weekend which is great cut into steaks and cooked on the BBQ!
Valentines Day Special or Buy a Voucher
Come and stay at Golden Sand on Valentines Day and you will receive a FREE bottle of wine and score plenty of brownie points!
Or you can present her with a voucher for Valentines day for a stay at Golden Sand that can be uplifted at anytime!
Simply book online - or call Rochelle on 09 406 0475 to find out more!
Doubtless Bay Fishing Competition
Once again, the Doubtless Bay Fishing Competition was well run by The Lions Club with sponsors from much of the Far North business community. The top prize of $5000 for the average weight fish went to last year’s winner - she won 2 years running!
Taipa was a busy beach each afternoon as the competition fish was auctioned off for charity and filleted by the willing helpers!
Anniversary weekend each year is a top family fishing competition and well worht considering next year.
P.S. The weekend of February 13-14 is another fishing competition in Doubtless Bay run by the Taipa tavern and well worth including in your fishing calendar. Phone Terry on 406 0757 for more information.
