Valentines Day 2016


Valentines Day 2016

Top Five Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

Here’s a quick fire list of what to do  this Sunday, on the day of amour… written by Neat Places

1/ Road trip to North Canterbury to sample the wines of Black Estate and Pegasus Bay. Take the turn off towards Hanmer Springs and beeline line it to Pyramid Valley for a build-your-own picnic to enjoy next to their pond. Let owner Claudia talk you through the wines and history of the area. Bookings essential!

2 / Bike to the Pantry at Ballantynes for your pick of some of the best chocolate NZ has to offer (we’re looking at youWellington Chocolate Company) and a bottle of Waipara rose. Later head to Lazy Sundays at Botanic Gardens to see Sam Manzanza and his Afro Beat Band play from 3.00pm – 4.30pm.

3/ Start the day with brunch at some of the city’s finest cafés: Hello Sunday, Supreme Supreme, Little Poms and Caffeine Laboratory. Afterwards make your way to Re:START to redeem your Infinite Definite deal on the Neat Places app: 15% off sale items!

4/ Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Twenty Seven Steps on New Regent Street, followed by an after dark session atMargaret Mahy, and then back to New Regent Street for a glass of wine at Shop Eight before heading for home

5/ Start the afternoon with Cocktail Mail by Eaton Drink Co. then take the bus to the Night Noodle Market – it’s the last day of the market so make sure you get there!

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