Luxury has never been more affordable

Media release from Blanket Bay
27 February 2012

Luxury has never been more affordable at New Zealand’s best Lodge

A 40% savings off the nightly tariff at Blanket Bay offers New Zealanders an unusual opportunity to sample the experience of staying at one of the world’s greatest accommodation properties.

From March 15 to April 15, Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay invites guests to enjoy its ‘Autumn Sampler’ for just $495 +GST per person per night.

The all-inclusive package offers a gorgeous Lodge room in an unsurpassed location, gourmet cuisine, pre-dinner drinks and carte blanche use of all lodge sports equipment and facilities including kayaks, mountain bikes, outdoor heated pool, gym, Jacuzzi and steam rooms.

General Manager of Blanket Bay Philip Jenkins says he wants New Zealanders to take advantage of this terrific opportunity to sample what a truly remarkable New Zealand lodge has to offer.

“Blanket Bay has been named among the finest lodges in the world in several forums. It’s our absolute mission to show this magnificent property to as many people as we can this autumn,” he said. “It’s a beautiful time of year and we want people to sample this experience that is usually the exclusive preserve of the very wealthy overseas visitor.”

Set on the edge of two of New Zealand’s majestic National Parks, Mount Aspiring and Fiordland, Blanket Bay offers all the ingredients to perfectly accommodate visitors in this wild and spectacular area. Guests enjoy nature at its finest, intimate fire-side moments and spectacular alpine scenery amid the resort’s all-inclusive five+ star service.

Blanket Bay is a sublime destination situated a short distance from Queenstown in Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

Picture Captions. For high res images visit: http://blanketbay.com/photo-gallery/blanket-bay-autumn-sampler-package-images.

1/ Blanket Bay at dusk
2/ Bennet’s Bluff panorama
3/ Relaxing at Blanket Bay
4/ Fiordland wild venison for dinner

Or visit our website: www.blanketbay.com

Blanket Bay’s sampler rate is an all-inclusive tariff:
One nights’ luxury accommodation for two in a Lodge room
Breakfast
Pre-dinner cocktails
Five course dinner
Access to the full range of Lodge facilities

Special offer: $495+GST per person based on twin share from 15 March to 15 April.

About Blanket Bay
Established in 1999, Blanket Bay is an expansive lakeside property on a 65,000 acre high country farm, combining the sophistication of the world's finest alpine lodges and the unique characteristics of New Zealand. The intimate resort consists of 12 guest rooms including spacious suites, intimate lodge rooms and elegant chalets. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, accommodations offer travellers vast sitting rooms, king-sized beds, stone fireplaces, secluded balconies and spectacular views. Blanket Bay is consistently voted by many of the world’s leading publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, New Zealand’s top accommodation property and one of the world’s great Lodges.

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