Crossroads wine tasting, Hawkes Bay - tips needed
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We got a great pressie from our son for Christmas to have a wine tasting at the Crossroads , Hawkes Bay , We obviously want to make the most of our expereince and sample as many wines as possible
and are trying to find accommodation near the winery, so we can get a taxi or even walk ?? As we have no idea where anywhere is in the area I thought I'd see if anyone could recommend anywhere , Many thanks
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Don't know the area, but this link might help:-
http://www.hawkesbaynz.com/index.php...ssroads-winery
http://www.hawkesbaynz.com/index.php...ssroads-winery
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Contact the winery, they may know themselves where's best to stay....
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Thanks guys we have now booked in Marine lodge , not quite walking distance to winery but we get twin bottles of wine to bring home so will sip on balcony overlooking waterfront - Am excited we haven't visited this area before so hoping sun shines
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OOOPs not Marine Lodge -it's Beachfront Motel - crikey and i haven't had a drink yet
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If you're hoping to do a second day.. and want to tour a few more vineyards, I can highly recommend grape escape:
http://www.grapeescapenz.co.nz/
http://www.grapeescapenz.co.nz/
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Thank you - we will certainly be having a good moochie round
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