Looking for egg-citing Easter activities in Auckland? We’ve got you covered with our top picks for the long weekend! 🎉 Auckland War Memorial Museum Easter Egg Hunt: Dive into a thrilling egg hunt adventure at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Explore the museum’s fascinating exhibits while hunting for beautifully decorated eggs hidden throughout the galleries. […]

Experience unparalleled conference and event spaces in New Zealand with CPG Hotels. With its stunning landscapes and vibrant locations, New Zealand is the perfect destination for hosting unforgettable events. CPG Hotels is a leading hotel company that offers exceptional venues to take your gatherings to new heights. Hanmer Springs Hotel Hanmer Springs Hotel is an […]

New Zealand’s picturesque landscapes and exciting outdoor adventures make it the perfect destination for an unforgettable family vacation. To help you plan your trip, we have put together a guide featuring the top destinations to visit. Get ready to soak up the sun and experience the beauty of this amazing country. 1. Dunedin: A Scottish […]

This month is activity month at CPG Hotels and Wellington is an awesome place to get stuck into lots of exciting outdoor activities. From horse trekking to mountain biking to surfing, Wellington has it all. With summer almost over (*cries a little*) now is the time to make the most of the warm autumn days […]

Excitement is starting to build in and around Auckland for the World Masters Games which will be held in Auckland next month. For those who may not know, the World Masters Games is the world’s largest multi-sport event with over 25,000 participants from over 100 countries worldwide flocking to Auckland for the chance to take […]

New Zealand is known for a lot of amazing things but its railways are not usually up there on the list. We don’t have a prolific railway network here in New Zealand however the ones we do have are pretty amazing.  There are three major routes that most people have heard of: the Northern Explorer […]

In our series looking at some of the best places to play golf if you are staying at one of our seven hotels around New Zealand, we move to Rotorua. Rotorua is not as well known for its golf courses as it is for the geothermal attractions and adventures activities in the city but who […]

Following on from our recent post looking at the top 5 golf courses in Auckland we move on to Wellington and take a look at some of the best golf courses to play down in the lower North Island. Golfing breaks are extremely popular in New Zealand whether you are a local or an international […]

New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to play golf. With the second highest number of golf courses per capita in the world behind only Scotland, there is no shortage of options when it comes to playing golf, especially in Auckland. If you are staying at one of our two Auckland […]

If you are looking for a proper family day out, there are few better places in New Zealand than Skyline Rotorua. Whilst Rotorua is jam-packed with geo-thermal attractions, these can sometimes get a bit tedious for the younger family members (and a bit smelly) so if you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous, then […]

One of the hottest events on Auckland’s Summer Calendar is the annual Pasifika Festival. This year promises to be even bigger and better than ever as Pasifika celebrates its 25th birthday. This FREE event is held every year in Western Springs Park and attracts huge crowds to watch over 220 performances. This year organisers are […]

A post shared by WGTN Wine & Food Festival (@wgtnwineandfood) on Feb 21, 2017 at 12:33pm PST The Wellington Wine and Food Festival is rolling into town this weekend and it promises to be a cracker! This festival is a celebration of the very best of local food, wine and craft beer all set in […]

Dunedin is a really cool place to visit and one that is often overlooked by Kiwis and international visitors alike. Those who miss it off their itinerary do so at their own peril! Whether you are looking for a nice relaxing weekend away, or you want to get out and explore the beautiful landscapes of […]