Chateau Pritchard

A glorious haven: Chateau Pritchard

From the moment Barbara and Neville Pritchard throw wide their doors in welcome and old English sheepdog Fergus gambols a happy hello, visitors to Chateau Pritchard immediately sense that here reigns blissful luxury. Having lived in many countries, most recently Hawaii for the past 23 years, Barbara and Neville have mingled with the […]

Hinton’s Vineyard

First impressions count: Hinton’s Vineyard and Function Venue

As they say, first impressions really do count, which is what makes Hinton’s Vineyard and Function Venue such an exceptional choice for meetings and conferences, weddings and other special occasions.   With two unique venue spaces surrounded by gardens and grapevines, an on-site chef and extensive catering options, there’s not a lot Hinton’s […]

Drifters Inn

Hospitality and ambience: Drifters Inn

Location, location, location – you really can’t say it any other way when you’re talking about the Drifters Inn. Located straight across from the thermal pools and close to the town centre, it’s ideally located for your event in the idyllic Hanmer Springs.   With a welcoming environment, people come from all over […]

A romantic backdrop: Heritage Hanmer Springs

When it comes to New Zealand wedding destinations, the romantic mountain views and landscaped gardens of the Heritage Hanmer Springs provide an amazing ceremonial backdrop. A landmark venue just 90 minutes from Christchurch, it’s a world away from the ordinary, in a stunning alpine retreat that will captivate you and your guests. The […]

Exceptional Events

The How-to of Exceptional Events

When it comes to hosting a successful event – whether that takes the form of a conference, meeting or training seminar – the options are seemingly endless. So where do you start? We’ve looked at the key planning points behind a successful event to ensure you meet your end goals. Like so many […]

Riccarton Park

Catering to success: Riccarton Park

There really are so many ways to make your conference a success. Choose Riccarton Park’s event centre and you’ll enjoy a beautiful parkland setting with a wide selection of indoor venues and outdoor areas. The facilities can cater for 10 to 400 delegates. For larger conferences, the modern Club Stand offers 17 rooms […]