From a critically acclaimed restaurant, and a lounge-style lawn bar, to a first-class cellar door and dream-like event facilities, The Hunting Lodge is well worth the 35-minute drive out into the rural hills of Waimauku.
We caught up with Philip Stack, Head of Hospitality, to find out what The Hunting Lodge has got planned for the busy summer months ahead. Turns out, they’re not short of events!
On Sunday the 15 December, The Hunting Lodge turns three and invites you to celebrate with them. From 11am, kids will eat free till 12.30pm, then the family fun day will kick on into a late afternoon and evening Sunday Session with the fabulous Mia Paris taking to the stage for a DJ set from 3-7pm. Groovy music will be complemented by award-winning wine, Liberty beer and casual-style food. To top it all off, stock up on wine for the Christmas break with the lodge’s birthday celebration wine sale! Extra keen bargain hunters can start shopping the wine sale at 9am.
The renowned Hunting Lodge Restaurant recently made it into the top 100 Cuisine Restaurants for the second time. With award-winning chef Des Harris, you are promised a creative and seasonal dining experience. New Year’s Eve will, however, bring a more casual and social approach to serving just as memorable cuisine. Kicking off at 5pm, guests and staff will flow between the restaurant patio and lawn bar to merge the experiences of the two and deliver a casual evening of food, wine and good vibes.
The summer ahead brings some exciting additions to The Hunting Lodge range, including two special releases! In collaboration with Liberty Brewing Co, Blush Crush™ is a sparking pink sauvignon blanc and The Hunting Lodge has bottled its crisp and dry Apple Cider by popular request from the public. Finally, the 2019 vintage roll overs bring a fresh bottle line-up. An ever evolving range means each visit to The Hunting Lodge will never be quite the same as the last.
A busy summer expected at The Hunting Lodge brings longer opening hours for your enjoyment.
Lawn Bar
Monday 11am – 6pm
Tuesday 11am – 6pm
Wednesday 11am – 6pm
Thursday 11am – 6pm
Friday 11am – 9pm
Saturday 11am – 7pm
(9pm on long weekends)
Restaurant
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 5.30pm – 9pm
Thursday 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Friday 11.30am – 3pm,
5.30pm - 9pm
Saturday 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sunday 11.30am – 3pm
THE HUNTING LODGE WINERY, 305-307 Waikoukou Valley Road, Waimauku, T: 09 965 5024, www.thehuntinglodge.com
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11/2019