Fun for hens and stags
Hens and stag parties bring together old friends, new friends, workmates as well as family members from both sides of the new family. Plan fun activities by day, and they’ll all have something to talk about.
Be creative Make memories and have fun at one of Ventana Creative Collective’s workshop. Making giant paper flowers, pottery or painting a masterpiece are just some of the workshops on offer.
Time to shine Martinborough jeweller Sandra Schmid runs jewellery-making classes for groups in her new gallery. Book a class and make elegantly simple earrings to wear on the big day. For more info, click here.
Take to the air Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome is home to all kinds of heart-pounding derring-do… how about a flying lesson or a loop de loop in a Tiger Moth for the bride or groom or skydive lessons for smaller groups.
Gone fishing Waimeha Camping Ground offers fishing charters from Ngawi. Comfy cabins in a scenic spot plus a convivial area where you can all catch up and talk about the one that got away..
Go bush Wedding planning is stressful. Take time out with your best mates, and head into the Tararua or Remutaka Ranges – there are many short walks and more challenging long tracks to suit all levels of fitness, see www.doc.govt.nz.
Tora Walk Definitely the luxe way to get away from it all with your posse – a three-day, private, fully-catered walk where you only need to carry a daypack. Those who have done the walk give the home-cooked food rave reviews, and your baggage – including wine – is transported for you. Click here.
The wheel thing One look at Green Jersey’s new multi-person conference bike will make you smile. Wheeling around on this unfeasibly awesome bike means you can catch the view between vineyards as well as chat. Green Jersey also offer guided and unguided tours of everything from a pedal around cellar doors, to touring the Remutaka Cycle Trail.
E-bike adventure Take a bunch of mates, a sense of adventure, and go on the ebike adventure that is the Rahui Coastal Loop from Tinui to Castlepoint and back. One or three-day packages available, accommodation with all the home comforts including yummy food, all part of the package.
Take a cooking class Perfect for a mix of age groups – the day starts with tea and cake at Mary Biggs’ Country Cooking School followed by foraging for ingredients in the historic Te Puhi garden, leading into a cooking lesson and a four-course lunch.
The sweetest thing If you are staying in Martinborough, Alice’s Tea Party can drop off an elegant afternoon tea in gorgeous china to your door. There’s a choice of packages, and you can mix it up with painting a masterpiece. hello@alicesteaparty.co.nz or call 021 949 049.
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