Hi guys,
Imagine a hot spa, beautiful soft white towels, a wonderful companion and time to dwell.
Are you captivated by the notion? Yes, it is attainable.
Access to the Portage Resort Hotel is easy – its only 10 minutes from Picton by boat and Blenheim airport has multiple flights from major cities every day, so look no further for your next holiday break.
Overlooking the beautiful Kenepuru Sound surrounded by bush clad mountains, the hotel offers a selection of accommodation from quality suites, rooms with large decks and beautiful views to family rooms and walker’s budget accommodation.
Mouli and I were fortunate to spend Saturday there, staying in a Kowhai Lodge room with a private deck, relishing the stillness and time to unwind. Cloistered in your own retreat from the world you can choose to wander along the beach, meander along the wharf, relax watching the sun burnishing the cloudscapes, observe the falcons gliding over the water, catch up on your latest copy of Urbis and current affairs, or simply snooze.
Located on the acclaimed Queen Charlotte Track, Portage offers a myriad of options for the more energetic, kayaking, mountain biking and of course walking.
Next time we will be more active, it’s a promise…I’ll update you in another post come Summer.
I enjoyed the New Zealand fine art displayed throughout..a Richard Adam’s painting at the reception deck,
JS Parker’s oil painting Two Part Harmony( Study for Day/Night Air) , the warm ambiance, the music and the evening firelight. Success is written in the attention to detail, excellent service, friendly accessible staff and impeccable cleanliness.
Quality dining is available either at the Te Weka Restaurant, or the more casual Snapper Cafe, both opening onto large decks facing the magical view. (Thank you too to the chef for the vegetarian option offered, it was delicious).
The star filled sky, free from the light pollution of a town is a wonder to beyond and the peace of the morning soaks into you leaving you at ease and rested…. so book your time away at Portage now.
For now,
Tika
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