Festival Prizes 2012

All participants in ECHO Walking Festival 2012 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, 6km 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. 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.
For bookings phone Jim or Christine Green:
07 865 7970 or 021 299 4156
15 Mako Ave,
Whiritoa.

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

This is a special place nestled below the misty summit of beautiful 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. Situated among beautiful native New Zealand bush with the Tangiaro stream running through it, the Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat is THE place to go if all you want to hear is the sound of bird, breeze rustling through the trees and the beating of your own heart.  www.kiwiretreat.co.nz

One night's accommodation at either the "Pinnacle's Hut" OR "Crosbie's Hut" 

These are fantastic DOC homes away from homes and are situated within the spectacular Kauaeranga Valley, Thames. You will be surrounded by native bush and wildlife and the best feature of this special prize is that you can take up to nine other friends or family with you for the night. DOC Kauaeranga Visitor Centre - Ph 07 867 9080

One night's accommodation at Katikati Bird Gardens

A fabulous place to spend a night just seven kilometres south of Katikati. With 10 acres of beautiful harbourside gardens and includes a cafe and art gallery. You will stay in a boutique cottage for two and enjoy breakfast the following morning. Watch out for some of the birdlife there including the Spoonbill, Wood Pigeons, Mountain Parrots and the Teal Diving Duck. www.birdgardenscottage.co.nz

One night's accommodation at the Aroha Mountain Lodge, Te Aroha

This is a special place nestled at the foot of beautiful Mount Te Aroha. Te Aroha's most exclusive accomodation is situated right beside the wonderful hot mineral pools and soda spas. Relax in the tranquility as you take in all that Te Aroha has to offer. Your hosts are Greg and Linda Marshall.  www.arohamountainlodge.co.nz

MORE TO COME