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Visit to the Hokianga.
Erin has just completed a short trip to Omapere and Opononi in the Hokianga to check out the FOOTPRINTS, Hokianga guided night walk to the two largest Kauri trees in the world. Tawhiri, our guide, gifted us a very special evening, offering of his knowledge and his beautiful voice. Prayers, waiata (songs) and insights lifted our spirits to a real communication with the beings of the forest and especially the beings of those most amazing trees. Thanks to Tawhiri and FOOTPRINTS Hokianga!
A day spent with Jim (Hemi) Taranaki of Omapere in his home sharing his insight and artistic ability to bring the carver out in those who took part. We designed and carved our way to beautiful bone pendants by the end of the day. Just $50 for the day (including lunch). We began at 9 am and I finally came to a satisfying close at about 3 pm. You have all the time you need to take the artistic process through to its end. And what a gratifying environment. Not only did we enter into his home but into his heart as well - many thanks Jim!
Northern Adventure offered by The Saint Coachlines will bring you into the heart of the Hokianga - the people.
Horse of Year.
Kelt Capital's Horse of the Year will be one of New Zealand’s largest sporting events of 2010. Based in Hawke’s Bay at the Hastings A&P Showgrounds, the six day show features numerous equestrian disciplines and attracts crowds from New Zealand, Australia and many other countries of the world. As in 2009 The Saint Coachlines will be there offering transport to the officials of the various Equestrian Disciplines, providing a 'grocery run' each day for those on the grounds and offering many and varied half day tours and sightseeing trips around the Bay.
Check out The Saint Coachlines special interest tours featuring travel, accommodation and side tour options.
Golf Tournament at Cape Kidnappers second year running.
The Saint Coachlines announce an exciting golf tournament that will be held during the Horse of the Year Show 2010. We are looking forward to another fantastic day on the golf course at Cape Kidnappers. The course can accommodate about 60 players and we will be announcing the format on this page and under the package details when they have been finalised.
Our individual winner 2009 was Mr John Mancuzo from New York
and the teams event was taken out by a dynamic foursome from Adelaide - come on New Zealand get into it
The Saint/HOY Fashion Awards
New in 2009 was the beginning of an annual Fashion Awards sponsored by The Saint Coachlines.
The Saint put up three prises of 1st $500, 2nd $300 and 3rd $150. These were awarded by the 3 judges, Elizabeth Charleston - international fashion model and avid horsewoman, Aleisha Moroney, Waikato Racing Ambassador and 2008 HOY winner, Katie McVean.
They had 23 entries to choose between and came up in the end with the following three:
