Win An Art Lover’s Getaway To Auckland

Giveaway

This year for our Christmas giveaway, we’re offering our BIGGEST PRIZE EVER! One special TDF reader (and their lucky friend) will win an incredible trip to New Zealand, to coincide with the 2019 Auckland Art Fair next April WOAH!

All you have to do is fill out our annual TDF Reader’s Survey to go into the draw!

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.

‘For many locals, this charming neighbourhood bistro is their happy place nestled in along Jervois Road, where the food is consistently delightful. What appears to be an unassuming bistro features a food style with its roots in French cuisine, but with cutting edge playful sophistication,’ – Nick Honeyman, Chef/Owner ay Paris Butter, Auckland, and Le Petit Leon, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère.

A first look at a huge range of art by some of the best artists our region has to offer!

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.

Harbour Society serves French cuisine reimagined by Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Marc De Passorio. Feast your eyes on the gorgeous views of the Pacific waters, matched by the dazzling set dinner menu.

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 Tu hi’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.

To go into the draw to WIN, simply complete our annual TDF Readers Survey (taking only 10-15 minutes) here.

We’re so grateful for your readership, support and for taking the time to participate in our reader survey – THANKYOU! We would love to hear from you, so we can offer more of what you want to see on the site (and in real life!), in 2019!

This competition is open to Australian residents only, while we still welcome surveys and feedback from our readers all over the world.

Please note, skewing your feedback in any favor will not impact on your chances of winning, as the winner will be selected by complete random from all entrants who have completed the entry requirements.

You can read the full terms and conditions here.