Great Barrier Island
Spectacular by Nature

27^th November 2010

For the last 2 years the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust have organised  a Garden Tour here on the island as one of their major fundraisers and this has become a very popular event.  Tickets are now available for purchase.

Garden Tour Home Page  |  Weekend Programme  |  Transport (to/from/around the island)  |  Accommodation  |  More Information

TOURS:

Tour Nikau

Good basic fitness is required.  This tour will involve walking some distances but on relatively flat terrain. There are six gardens ranging from charming cottages to sweeping coastal panoramas. Geographically involves central and southern Great Barrier Island.

Tour Rewa          

A moderate fitness level required with the ability to walk up hills/multiple stairs with ease.  There are six gardens, ranging from charming cottages to sweeping coastal panoramas. Geographically involves central and southern Gt Barrier Island.

There are limited seats on these two tours.  The cost of these tours is $65.00 pp 

If you came on the Garden Tour last year and can't remember which tour you were on, please contact Gerry as she will be able to help you.

To secure your tickets, payment must be made at the time of booking.

If you would like to book a lunch consisting of a salad sandwich, a piece of slice and a piece of fruit the cost for this is $10 and payment must be made when making your booking.

Great Barrier Island is renown for small cottage artisans.  At some of the gardens there may be local produce and products to buy.  You will require cash for these purchases.

WEEKEND PROGRAMME

TRANSPORT TO THE ISLAND

GREAT BARRIER AIRLINES  (Special pricing for the Garden Tour)

$146.00 pp return from either Auckland Domestic Airport or Dairy Flat North Shore.

Flights times 7.45am, 10.15am, 4pm, and 6pm.

PLEASE NOTE:  All bookings for flights to be made with Gerry. 09 4290890 or email gerry@shoalbaylodge.co.nz
 

SEALINK FERRY SERVICE  (Special pricing for the Garden Tour)

Adults $96 pp return  Seniors (over 60 yrs) $76.80 pp return.

Bring a car and the driver will travel free! (pay $350, save $120)

Conditions

These fares are only available for people travelling to Great Barrier Island for the Garden Tour.  Travel must be commenced and completed between Thursday 25^th November and Thursday 2^nd December 2010.  Sealink's standard terms and conditions of travel will apply.  Please see their website for details.  www.sealink.co.nz   Sealink can organise your complete package for you along with accommodation.  Phone: 0800SEALINK (0800 732 546) and ask for SARAH.  Or book with Gerry.

TRANSPORT ON ISLAND

This year a bus transfer service from Tryphena will be available to and from the Health Centre - $7 one way and $10 return.  The nearest pick-up point and time will be advised when your accommodation has been organised.  Or if you wish to hire a car for the weekend the contacts are:

www.aoteacarrentals.co.nz

www.gbirentacar.co.nz

rentals@medlandsrentals.co.nz
 

WEBSITES FOR ACCOMMODATION

www.thebarrier.co.nz      |      www.islandaccommodation.co.nz     |      www.greatbarrierislandtourism.co.nz

FURTHER INFORMATION

To get the most out of the Tours you need a good level of fitness. Unfortunately those with moderate health disabilities will find the tours too difficult.

The tours will be on rain, hail or shine, unless Great Barrier Airlines Friday flights are cancelled in which case it will be postponed to Sunday or the following weekend. 
Ph Gerry 09 4290 890 Friday evening for details if the weather looks doubtful.

Please bring a packed lunch, refreshments will be available OR if you have booked your lunch for $10 this can be collected when you register on the morning of the tour.  If you have food allergies please advise Gerry when you are making your bookings.

If wet bring gumboots/raincoat.

If hot remember sunscreen, hat or an umbrella.

It is recommended that you bring sturdy walking shoes as access to some properties is on uneven terrain.
 

Please be at the Health Centre (adjacent to the airport)
for registration by 9.00am ready to leave promptly at 9.15am.

We will have raffles and a lucky ticket prize so make sure you bring your tickets with you.

We look forward to welcoming all visitors who haven't been on the Garden Tour before and welcoming back returning participants.  Please let your friends and family know about the Garden Tour and be in quick so you don't miss out!!

This is a Health Trust fundraiser to purchase medical equipment for our medical centre on Great Barrier Island.

Kind Regards

Gerry

gerry@shoalbaylodge.co.nz or Ph 09 4290 890

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Feedback and Photos from the 2009 Garden Tour. “We thoroughly enjoyed Tour 1. This was a wonderful day out to see an island we have always wanted to visit”. “It was wonderful – even the weather! Amazing organization, fantastic gardens – all so different and great guides. In fact I think this was the BEST garden tour I've been on anywhere” “A very high standard was set by the Organizers, everyone involved in helping showed they also were enjoying the experience.” “Congratulations to all the helpers and garden owners it was a magic experience.” “Absolutely fantastic day” “We really enjoyed the day and thought it very well planned and everyone was so welcoming and friendly – thank you” “Local guides first rate a very happy day”.  “An enormous THANK YOU to all the Organizers who co-ordinated a “perfect day” for visitors on Great Barrier Island.  My friend and I felt very privileged that we were able to visit so many private gardens.  The vistas linger in the mind of such a beautiful island.  “Perfect weather just rounded off a stunning day just excellent.”  “The garden tour was excellent wouldn't have missed it”.  “Congratulations to all hosts and supporters – Inspirational”  “Stunning”  “Thank you for making Saturday a memorable one for all those persons fortunate enough to take part”  “It was the most informative and exciting day I have ever had. Thank you”  “So well organized it was a great day. The weather perfect. One of the best tours of gardens I have ever been on.”  “Thought the ambiance was lovely, very professionally organized and carried out”.  “Thought it was very good value and would have have paid more than $50 for the day.  “A good mixture of gardens- awesome day.  “Thank you for a great day”.

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