The Establishment

The Est@blishment is a purpose designed Luxury Accommodation oasis nestled in the centrally located suburb of Fendalton Christchurch.
We provide the highest quality Boutique Luxury Accommodation experience, beginning with Valet Parking to the daily complimentary snacks and drinks and are one of Christchurch’s leading Private Luxury Accommodation providers.

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Stewart Island Rainbow

Winter at Sails Ashore on Stewart Island

An Islanders Winter For many of our guests  Island life is a bit like the far side of the moon. After all many come from the large, busy cities, of Europe or North America. And so there is a lot of curiosity about the day to day life of an Islander. And a regular question…

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Hosking House

Hosking House – New Plymouth

Located in the Central Business District, (CBD) of New Plymouth, Hosking House benefits from all this dynamic city has to offer. The famous coastal walkway and black sand beaches, the natural beauty and lively events in Pukekura Park, the Govett-Brewster Museum and soon to open Len Lye Centre, the bustling art, shopping and restaurant scene, are all are within walking distance from the House

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Royal Visit to Stewart Island

Stewart Island has had only two previous Royal visits. Many years ago Prince Phillip briefly visited Mason Bay on the west side of the Island while on a conservation visit, and Prince Edward spent an evenings shore leave while a guest of the Navy doing a circumnavigation of Southern New Zealand, but on the 10th May we hosted Prince Harry

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Stewart Island Kiwi, Orchids & Cruise Ships

Ulva Island Kiwi, Orchids & Cruise Ships. Sails Ashore, Stewart Island Yesterday as part of our guests stay with us at Sails Ashore I took an English couple to Ulva Island. The weather lately has been indifferent to say the least, and I have to say it didn’t look good when we set off. But…

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Kaikoura, Mountains to the Sea

Picture It !! You are driving 2 hours north of Christchurch on State Highway One and just covered the hills of the Hunderlees only to find yourself cruising alongside the most beautiful turquoise/blue coloured ocean standing out from the jagged rock along the shore, the surf a glistening white foam.  Yes !!  This is the…

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Arts & Dunedin

Arts and Dunedin Last week in Dunedin was the busiest time we have experienced since The World Cup. Two international conferences and an ARTS FESTIVAL all happening at the same time. On the menu for the Arts Festival were Interactive Activities & Workshops, Installations & Exhibitions, Performances, Open Building & Tours, Musicians & DJs and…

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The Kai Cart, Stewart Island

The Kai Cart, Stewart Island The Kai Cart is a Stewart Island Icon. Originally the Gore Pie Cart, it shifted to the Island many years ago, and has fed visitors and residents alike ever since. It has hosted Billy Connelly and featured on one of his TV series, and has been a culinary part of the…

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