On Tuesday, April 30th…

… fly to Auckland (from your nearest capital city’s airport) and check in for three nights at the five-star Hotel Grand Windsor, with breakfast included. This boutique accommodation is ideally situated near the shopping and café precinct of Britomart. You can also hang out at one of the bars surrounding Viaduct basin, home to the America’s Cup (coming to Auckland in 2021).

Later that evening, heading off to a three-course dinner with a bottle of wine at Orphans Kitchen.

On Wednesday, May 1st…

… attend the invitation-only Preview of the Auckland Art Fair.  The Fair is the pre-eminent contemporary art event in New Zealand, bringing together 40+ galleries from around the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, Indonesia and Chile, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Your VIP entry will give you a first look at a huge range of art by some of the best artists our region has to offer.

In the evening, slip away for another unique dining experience, this time at Paris Butter, before joining artists and gallery directors at the exclusive VIP After Party.

On Thursday, May 2nd…

… visit a number of VIP events scattered throughout Auckland as you please: join artists for a special breakfast viewing of Te Tuhi’s off-site exhibition, cruise some of the galleries, or hear an emerging artist speak at the Deadly Ponies, luxury accessories store in Britomart.

Then enjoy a pre-dinner drink at HI-SO followed by a three-course set menu with a bottle of NZ premium wine at Harbour Society!

On Friday, May 3rd…

… attend more exclusive Auckland Art Fair events or, if you prefer, pursue your own touring and adventuring!

Bid NZ adieu, before jetting home to Australia.

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