2024 Auction Lots

2 – 750ml 2020 Craggy Range Le Sol
2 – 750ml 2020 Craggy Range Sophia

Nine (9) night luxury New Zealand escape for two (2) couples

Roundtrip Business Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to New Zealand
Domestic Airfare within New Zealand and roundtrip, helicopter transfer between Auckland Airport and Te Arai
Roundtrip, VIP arrival services, airport transfers and private ground transportation to all stated activities

Auckland, New Zealand:
One (1) night’s accommodation in Park Suites at Five-star Park Hyatt Auckland

Queenstown, New Zealand:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations in Grand Lake View Suites at Relais & Châteaux Matakauri Lodge
Private helicopter tour over Milford Sound
Full day private excursion to Wakatipu Basin with a local art expert guide
Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus pre-dinner drinks at Matakauri Lodge

Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations in Grand Ridge Junior Suites at Five-star The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Private tasting at the Craggy Range Giants Cellar barrel room with a member of the Peabody family or winemaker
Tasting through the family collection of wines followed by museum vintages of Craggy Range’s Prestige Collection
Walking tour through the vineyards at the Craggy Range Giants Winery
Lunch at the Craggy Range Restaurant with a multi-course tasting menu paired with Craggy Range Wines
Small group wine tour of Hawke’s Bay
One (1) round of golf at Cape Kidnappers per person

Mangawhai, New Zealand:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations in a two (2) bedroom Ocean Cottage at Te Arai Links
Two (2) rounds of golf with caddies at Te Arai Links per person
One (1) round of golf with caddies at the private Tara Iti Golf Club per person
One (1) breakfast and dinner at Te Arai Links per day

Two couples will experience New Zealand as few tourists see it: in remote areas surrounded by stunning natural beauty, exploring what the indigenous Maori people call “the land of the long white cloud.”

You’ll spend your first night in a Park Suite at the Park Hyatt Auckland, a Five-star property perched on the water’s edge with expansive views across Wynyard Quarter’s Lighter Basin. From there, your journey takes you to Queenstown, where you’ll spend three nights at the Matakauri Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

The next day, you’ll board a private helicopter to enjoy a scenic flight over the spectacular Milford Sound, where you’ll land and have the opportunity to explore. You’ll then fly to the mouth of the Sound and along the rugged West Coast where you’ll view seals and other wildlife in their natural colonies. From the Tasman Sea you’ll fly inland over glaciers and frozen lakes before landing in a remote wilderness site to enjoy a picnic lunch.

The following day will be devoted to local artists and artisan wines. Your guide will enable you to visit studios off the beaten track and meet the world-class artists of the Wakatipu Basin. Listen to the stories behind their fascinating journey and hear how their passion for art has left a mark on the region’s unforgettable landscape. The day concludes with a winery visit.

From Queenstown you’ll travel to Hawke’s Bay, a long-established wine growing region producing some of the country’s best wines. During your three-night stay at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, you’ll enjoy a unique private wine tasting experience in the barrel room of Craggy Range Giants Cellar, hosted by a member of the Peabody family or the winemaker. Guests will have the privilege of savoring a variety of wines from the family collection, including museum vintages from Craggy Range’s Prestige Collection. Your visit also includes a guided tour through the vineyards and organic kitchen gardens at Giants Winery, followed by a delectable lunch at the Craggy Range Restaurant. To make your stay even more special, a small group wine tour of Hawke’s Bay and the opportunity for each guest to play a round of golf at Cape Kidnappers are also available.

Even the most seasoned golfer will be deeply impressed by a two-night stay at Te Arai Links with rounds of golf at both Te Arai Links and Tara Iti Golf Club. Te Arai Links offers two stunning courses: the South Course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and the North Course designed by Tom Doak. Tara Iti Golf Club is an ultra-exclusive and private golf club. Also designed by Tom Doak, this masterpiece is currently ranked the No. 2 course in the world by Golf Digest. Both properties provide an unforgettable golfing experience which encompasses a passion for the beauty and serenity of the surrounding landscape.

For years to come, you’ll be dreaming of the landscapes you witnessed during your escape to the Kiwi nation. Dig deep and bid high for this exceptional lot, and remember: It’s ALL for the Kids!

Insider's Info

Trip to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates and based on availability. Helicopter tour and transfer are based on availability and weather permitting. Meals, wine and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are only included as stated above. Lunch and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included at Te Arai Links or Tara Iti Golf Club. The two (2) rounds of golf at Te Arai Links include one (1) round at the South Course and one (1) round at the North Course. Caddie fees are included at Te Arai Links and Tara Iti Golf Club. Caddie fees are not included at Cape Kidnappers. Gratuities are not included for any portion of the trip.

Please note: The winning bidders will receive the four bottles of Craggy Range wines upon arrival at Craggy Range Vineyards.

Donor

Craggy Range, Julia & Rob Heidt, Jr., Suzanne & Ric Kayne and Terry Peabody
with special thanks to Martha Good Luxury Travel