New Zealand Explore the Outdoors trip for two!


Item Number: 130

Time Left: 13d

Opening Bid: $4,750

Buy Now Price: $4,750

Value: Priceless

Online Close: May 23, 2025 8:00 PM PDT

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Description

Embark on an exclusive and unforgettable adventure in the Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand. This journey of indulgence and discovery is not for everyone but reserved for a select few who appreciate the finer things in life. Over three days, immerse yourself in the world of Wine and Cuisine, a privilege reserved for the discerning traveler.
The Wine & Cuisine package is not just a collection of experiences but a unique blend that caters to the most discerning palates. It includes a day of beer, gins, chocolate, and honey tastings in the Marlborough region of the South Island, a vineyard lunch experience, and more.



Immerse yourself in an educational winery tour, a journey that will enlighten your understanding of wine. A vineyard lunch with wine tastings follows the tour.
Spend a day with Mark, our executive chef, foraging, prepping, and cooking an unforgettable dinner. You can select to upgrade this experience and harvest your meat as a hunter.


Start your day with a continental breakfast, then head to the day's activity. Upon returning to the lodge, savor cocktails, wine, appetizers, and dinner with courses celebrating the local Kiwi culture, including fresh venison, chicken, beef, vegetables, and local desserts. Each dish is a masterpiece, a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing a 5-star dining experience.



Dining
Meet our private chef, Mark, who will make your dining experience extraordinary.
He is award-winning, talented, and humble…so we'll have to brag for him.
Originally from the Philippines, our executive chef, Mark Diu, fell in love with hunting, wildlife, and foraging when he moved to NZ in 2006. He's now renowned for his expertise in showcasing hand-foraged, locally grown, and seasonal NZ produce. Mark delivers a 5-star culinary experience and repeatedly wows our guests with his creativity, texture, and flavors. He's a regular feature in our guest book, with many telling us the food was an unexpected highlight of their stay. He leaves you excited and intrigued about the dining experience.



Accommodation
Enjoy a four-night stay in a room with Super King beds with En-Suite bathrooms in a lodge created with your comfort in mind. Savor local-inspired gourmet meals and superb New Zealand wine and local beer in the main dining area. Relax in the living room and share stories about your successful day. Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, approximately one hour's drive from Blenheim, this package includes transportation from the airport to the lodge,
ensuring you feel pampered and indulged throughout your stay.


Not Included
Your vacation trip doesn't include airfare, upgrades, accommodations before or after the trip, gratuities, or personal or medical insurance.


Booking
This trip is valid for 2025 or 2026. To secure your reservation, you must book your vacation within three months. Vacation must be taken between September 1st through December 20th or January 10th through February 10th. These dates are Spring in New Zealand. 

Special Instructions

Item pick up will be immediately after the concert on May 23rd. Items that can be emailed, will be done so in a timely manner after your payment is processed at the completion of the auction. With any unclaimed items on the night of the concert, the bidder will be contacted about shipping or when they will pick up the item at Carlsbad High School Administration office by June 6th.