Palliser Bay, Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND. Wharekauhau Country Estate, Martinborough�s most exclusive, award-winning luxury lodge, has launched a new package for the upcoming November weekend festival for foodie lovers; Treat Yourself to �Toast�.

dCombining a luxury, two night stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate with tickets to the annual Toast Martinborough, New Zealand�s �small in size but huge in style� premier wine, food and music festival, the package is available for the 15th and 16th November 2008. Priced NZ$1750 per person based on twin/double share plus GST (for the two night package), it includes entrance to Toast Martinborough, the annual showcase for the quality wines and food produced in the region. Celebrating the release of the new vintages from award-winning vineyards such as Palliser Estate and Ata Rangi, each vineyard will feature culinary delights from the region�s select restaurants, along with some of New Zealand�s best live entertainment.

The Toast Martinborough Package includes: - Two nights in the privacy and comfort of a Cottage Suite at Wharekauhau Country Estate. Recapturing the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era, Wharekauhau Country Estate is a luxury lodge with award-winning style situated on a 5000-acre working farm overlooking the spectacular Palliser Bay. Guests can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of outdoor activities or simply indulge in splendid luxury, superb local wines and exceptional cuisine - Pre-dinner cocktails, canap�s and superb, four course, gourmet dinner on first night. Second night a BBQ gourmet feast. - Tickets and transfers to Toast Martinborough on Sunday 16th November - Farmhouse breakfast each morning - Use of swimming pool, gym and Jacuzzi - Late Checkout - A copy of the Wharekauhau �Taste & Flavour Cookbook�

The Toast Martinborough Package can be booked by calling +64 6 307 7581, or by emailing reservations@wharekauhau.co.nz

All domestic and international marketing is being managed by Navigate Oceania (www.navigateoceania.com). For any media enquiries, please contact Christina Windram at Navigate +64 9 307 3633 or email: christina@navigateoceania.com

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Editor�s Notes:

� Wharekauhau Country Estate is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and has won a clutch of awards in New Zealand and internationally. Voted one of the best hotels in the world in the highly coveted Cond� Nast Traveller Gold List 2007 & 2006, being awarded the ultimate accolade, inclusion in �The 100 Best Places to Stay 2007� Robb Report Luxury Resorts, and the Forbes top 400 hotels 2007/6. Additionally recipient of the 2008 NZ Beef & Lamb Hallmark Award for Excellence.

� For more information on �Toast Martinborough� : Experience the exclusive Toast Martinborough flair for yourself on Sunday 16 November 2008. Fine wine, food and music combine to make a great day out: o All of the participating vineyards feature a selection of new and limited release wines superbly matched to culinary delights from Wellington and the Wairarapa's top restaurants, and accompanied by some of New Zealand's finest live entertainment. o Each vineyard expresses its own personality. Sophisticated and stylish, relaxed and laid back or pumping with energy ... you choose o The Martinborough Wine Village is delightfully compact. Stroll easily between wineries or jump on free shuttle buses that circulate constantly o The perfect partner for fine wine is good food. Enjoy wine and food matches from top restaurants and caterers, like Salute, Matterhorn and Ruth Pretty Catering o Each winery offers all-day food choices - from mid-morning snacks to full scale lunch and then sweet afternoon treats o Modelled on an Edwardian country mansion, the lodge was designed by Queenstown architect Fred van Brandenburg, and it is here that guests dine and mingle. The fine design, sumptuous furnishings, exquisite tableware and outstanding cuisine all combine to satisfy the senses. Renowned for its cuisine, fresh local produce is used and there is a quality wine cellar comprising the finest New Zealand wines. More information visit www.toastmartinborough.co.nz.

� More information on Wharekauhau Country Estate at www.wharekauhau.co.nz