Festival Prizes

At the conclusion of the festival, all participants will be entered into a draw for one the following fantastic prizes:

One night's accommodation at Poets Corner Lodge

A fabulous boutique lodge located on Heard Road, above Orokawa Bay, 6kms east of Waihi and with expansive coastal views of the Bay of Plenty. Enjoy a night in a super king room with a full cooked breakfast and complimentary fresh fruit and cheeses. WINNER - RAEWYN RICHMOND
www.poetscornerlodge.co.nz

One night's holiday accommodation at Whiritoa

This fully self-contained cottage sleeps four.
Come and enjoy the laid back coastal settlement of Whiritoa, located between Waihi and Whangamata . Bring your tennis racquets (courts nearby). Fishing Gear and Kayaks are available.
Available at $60.00 per night. WINNER - LEE O"BRIEN, TURUA

For bookings phone Jim or Christine Green:
07 865 7970 or 021 299 4156
15 Mako Ave,
Whiritoa.

One night's accommodation at the Pinnacles Hut

This prize is for two families (10 maximum) to stay for one night at the Department of Conservation’s Pinnacles Hut.

The Pinnacles Hut is located in the Kauaeranga Valley west of Thames.  The track up to the hut takes around 3 – 3.5 hours. Then there is an extra 1 hour return track up to the top of the Pinnacles for amazing 360 degree views.  For more information on the track and the Pinnacles Hut visit the Department of Conservation website. WINNER - HELEN MELVILLE, TAURANGA

One night's accommodation for two at Aroha Mountain Lodge

Nestled at the foot of Mount Te Aroha the Lodge is ideally located at the entrance to the hot mineral pools, soda spas and bush reserve. Prize includes a hot soda spa at the Te Aroha Mineral Spas.
Note: Prize can be used for any night except Saturdays. WINNER - GERHARD BRODIL, TE KOUMA
www.arohamountainlodge.co.nz

One night's accommodation for two at the Bird Gardens Cottage

Includes breakfast.

The tasteful and stylish Cottage at the Bird Gardens sleeps just two.  The cottage is self-contained with a full kitchen, allowing guests complete independence and space but the owners are always close by to ensure guests comfort.  With Sky TV, DVDs, CD player and gas fire the cottage is a cozy and comfortable base year round and whatever the weather.  The cottage is situated overlooking the gardens but is not accessible by other visitors ensuring your privacy

The cottage is set within the grounds of the beautiful Katikati Bird Gardens.  The gardens, established over 30 years ago, are a 10 acre park set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour.  With water-lily ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round.  And with over 50 varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens, staying in this special corner of New Zealand is a truly unique experience. WINNER - ROGER & BETTY NEWMAN, PAEROA
www.birdgardenscottage.co.nz

One night's accommodation for two at the Golden Owl Backpackers Lodge

With the warmth and comfort of a home away from home lodge is located in the Karangahake Gorge just five minutes from Paeroa.  It offers offers spacious rooms, an inviting kitchen and lounge area, with book exchange, board games and puzzles, TV, and in winter a lovely fire and an overall friendly atmosphere. WINNER - ANNETTE KEATLEY, NGATEA

Prize includes a meal voucher for the Talisman Cafe at Karangahake.
www.goldenowl.co.nz

One night's accommodation at the luxury bush lodge - Tongiaro Kiwi Retreat

This is a special place nestled below the misty summit of Mount Moehau on the Coromandel Peninsula, one hours drive north-east of Coromandel Town. Relax in the tranquility and understated opulence of this self-catering luxury lodge. Bathe in natural rain water, recline on the deck with a good book or curl up by the fire. Book in for a massage or guided night walk and finish the day soaking in a bush hidden spa pool under the stars. Indulge in Port Charles' rich bird life or simply wander along the beach. The on-site cafe and restaurant caters seven days a week and for everybody's taste buds. WINNER - ROBERT CONYBEER, WAIKINO  

Prize includes a continental breakfast.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    www.kiwiretreat.co.nz