Transport

BUSES

Buses to and from the event will be provided from a Central Tauranga, Central Rotorua and Central Cambridge location. If you would like to book a space on the bus, please use the link provided.

Cost pp return:

Ex Tauranga $35pp

Ex Rotorua $40pp

Ex Cambridge $42pp

Coach departures from 12.30pm.

SELF DRIVE

For those wanting to self drive to the event, there is ample parking. The venue is:

Takapoto Estate,

90 Finlay Rd, Maungatautari

Horahora 3494

Approximate Driving Times

From Tauranga: approx. 45 minutes

From Cambridge: approx. 25 minutes

From Rotorua: approx. 1 hour

From Auckland: approx. 2 hours

HELICOPTER

Arrive in style to 'A Taste of Italy’. We are proud to team up with Adventure Helicopters Tauranga and Helicorp Hamilton who can provide you with the ultimate luxury travel in a twin engine Bell Textron 427 corporate helicopter.

Adventure Helicopters Tauranga

Enjoy a return trip from Tauranga for $920.00 per person (incl. GST) based on 6 people.

Please book directly through Adventure Helicopters (Tauranga) and

Quote: Taste of Italy event.

Click here to book.

Helicorp Hamilton

Enjoy a one way trip from Hamilton for $285.00 per person (incl. GST) based on 4 people.

Enjoy a return trip from Hamilton for $530.00 per person (incl. GST) based on 4 people.

Please book directly through Helicorp (Hamilton) and Quote: Taste of Italy event

Click here to book.

Transport | Accommodation

"English country manor class with a relaxed outdoors ambiance"

Accommodation

If you decide to make a weekend of it in Cambridge, below are some of the preferred accommodation options.

Hotel of choice:

THE HENLEY HOTEL

The Henley Hotel blends English country manor class with a relaxed outdoors ambiance. You will experience genuine, caring service from their experienced team, indulge in fine food and wine, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, wander the extensive gardens, or be pampered in the onsite spa.

Choose from 12 individually crafted rooms that bring the relaxed country life indoors. Your stay offers an all-inclusive bed and breakfast experience.

Features:

Unlimited internet access
Use of our sauna, yoga room, spa pool and indoor pool area
Pre-dinner drink & canape with our team between 5 and 7 pm to kick the evening off in style!
Turndown service
Complimentary valet parking
Tea and Coffee
Espresso coffee with breakfast

Rooms:

$410 - $670

Note:

All including breakfast
The rate is reduced for group bookings for an extended period.

Other options:

LAKE KARAPIRO LODGE

The Lake Karapiro lodge has four suites available from $550.00 per night. Available for the whole period, longer stay rates available.

THE HONEY BEE PANTRY BED AND BREAKFAST

Retreat to the serene countryside getaway that is the Honey Bee Pantry and Breakfast. This exclusive private guest house offers peace and tranquility complete with a private lake and floating dock.

THE TOWN HOUSE

This is a high-end three bedroom house on Fort St in Cambridge. The Town House is walking distance to Cambridge's dining and entertainment area.

Pricing is from $345 for four guests, to $445 for six guests. All rooms with queen or king bed.

TE KOUTU APARTMENT

Te Koutu is a contemporary style apartment located in central Cambridge, with a great balcony view overlooking over the scenic Lake Te Koutu. It is available for $350 per night.

REDWOOD FARM

The Redwood Farm has two cottages available, one with a queen bed and one with queen and single for $135 per night. There is a homestead room which can sleep five also available for $175 per night and a room is available within the house as well.

HILLTOP VIEWS BED AND BREAKFAST

Hilltop Views Bed and Breakfast has two self-contained units located at 296 Roberts Road, off Oreipunga Road, both with queen beds and both available for $189 per night.

AJ's PARK

AJ's Park is a Hotel and B&B directly beside Lake Karapiro on Maungatautari Road and beside HoraHora domain. It is a self contained Motor Home Park with excellent waterfront parking available. Contact them directly for pricing.