New Zealand Holiday Beach Accommodation

Valentines Day Special or Buy a Voucher

Rosemary — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:16:58 +0000

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

Rosemary — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:09:02 +0000

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.

Full Moon over Doubtless Bay

Rosemary — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:27:56 +0000

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

Rosemary — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:54:07 +0000

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

Rosemary — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:36:43 +0000

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, 10^th 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

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, 10^th December 09

7.30pm

Tickets: $30 ea; $25 Groups 6+

Bay of Islands Singers & Friends – A Concert of Christmas Music for Choir, Brass and Organ

Saturday, 12^th December 09

3.30-4.30pm (Centre bar open 4.30-5.30pm)

Tickets: $18.00 Adults; Free Students/Children (18 yrs & under)

Bay of Islands Singers – Community Christmas Carols (with Organ & Brass)

All welcome to join the joyful singing of carols.

Saturday, 12^th December 09

6.00-7.00pm (Please bring a rug or chair to sit on)

Free Admission

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, 19^th December 09

7.30pm

Tickets: $20.00 each

Coming Soon…

Bay of Islands Arts Festival

29 Jan – 28 February

2010

Arts Festival tickets make great Christmas gifts!

Watch this space for more BOI Arts Festival events to come…

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, 29^th January 10

7.30pm

Tickets: $30.00 each

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, 31^st January 10 (7.30pm)

Monday, 1^st February 10 (3.00pm)

Tickets: $28.00 each

Fancy a walk this weekend? Accommodation Special at Golden Sand

Rosemary — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:11 +0000

You can join the Doubtless Bay fun walk from Mangonui School through Mangonui and ending up at the Domain in Coopers with a Christmas in the Park celebration with entertainment from Mangonui School Pupils The walk is only 6-8kms and although some hills is an easy walk for all You can check it out on www.doubtlessbay.com but it was great fun last year. Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments are also offering a special this weekend - book for 3 or more nights and you will recieve a 10% discount! (Offer valid to Nov 30 2009)

Great Weekend for Hapuka

Rosemary — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:32:53 +0000

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!

Rosemary — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:26:28 +0000

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

Rosemary — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:50:44 +0000

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

New Zealand - Top Vacation Destination

Rosemary — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:57:46 +0000

NZ Prime Minsiter, John Key, put New Zealand “on the vacation or holiday map” while in New York this week when he appeared on the David Letterman show. NZ is a ‘green destination’. A perfect beach destination in NZ is Golden Sand Beach Front Apartments. The weather is settled and it is now coming into summer in NZ. The sand at Cable Bay Northland New Zealand is peach coloured ( I think we should change the name to Peach Beach) and consists of shells and small stones. The teal blue sea is safe for swimming and many a fish is caught off the rocks. You can cook the fish on the barbeque and cater for yourself in the full kitchen. A variety of restaurants and cafes in the area. 4×4 off road vehicles can be hired and you can drive yourself to Cape Reinga and drive down 90 Mile Beach to Ahipara. So check out Northland and Mangonui in New Zealand for that stress free relaxing holiday