New Zealand Expansion Continues For Mantra Group
New Zealand expansion plans set by leading accommodation provider Mantra Group are well on track with a further two
properties joining the Group’s Peppers and Mantra hotel networks in New Zealand.
The new additions – Peppers Portage and Mantra Lake Tekapo - will bring the total New Zealand network to 12 properties comprised of eight Peppers retreats and resorts; two Mantra
resorts and two BreakFree resorts.
“Peppers is one of the fastest growing luxury hotel brands in New Zealand having added four spectacular properties to
the network in 2012 with further expansion scheduled in 2013,” said Mantra Group CEO, Bob East.
“I’m also pleased to see further growth of the Mantra network which is a well known brand for both New Zealand and
Australian travellers.”
The former Portage Resort Hotel has now opened its doors as Peppers Portage, ensuring guests of the popular resort will now experience the renowned Peppers service. Plans to upgrade rooms,
restaurant and bar plus extensive landscaping of the surrounding grounds to meet Peppers quality standards are scheduled
for later in 2013.
The 41-room boutique resort is perfectly positioned to enjoy winery tours in and around Blenheim and Picton, cruising on
the Marlborough Sounds, walking New Zealand’s famous Queen Charlotte Track, wildlife eco tours, or sea kayaking, fishing and sailing on Kenepuru Sound. Hotel rooms
and spa suites offer spacious comfort in tranquil surrounds with spectacular views over the Sound.
Peppers Portage also offers conferencing venues for up to 100 delegates with a variety of outdoor team building
activities available. Depending on the season, there are at least 5 scheduled boats to Peppers Portage daily and an
airport shuttle can be arranged to meet delegates as required.
The picturesque location also makes Peppers Portage an ideal location for weddings and special celebrations.
Peppers Portage is offering an opening special from $225 per night* in a Hillside Seaview Room. Visit www.peppers.co.nz/portage for bookings and details
Peppers Portage will be the fourth property added to the Peppers network in New Zealand in the last 12 months following
other 2012 additions, Peppers Parehua Martinborough, Peppers Awaroa Lodge in Abel Tasman National Park and Peppers
Carrington Resort in Northland. There are over 20 Peppers retreats and resorts across the Australian east coast from as
far north as Port Douglas, down to the Gold Coast, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Daylesford in Victoria and down
to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.
Joining the group under the four-star Mantra hotel brand, Mantra Lake Tekapo offers 28 self-contained three-bedroom villas on the edge of picturesque Lake Tekapo, one of New Zealand’s emerging
tourism destinations having been enjoyed by locals for many years as a summer water sport destination and winter ski
spot.
The three bedrooms villas offer fully equipped kitchens, two and a half bathrooms with underfloor heating and spacious
living areas with quality furnishings and private courtyard, with guest facilities such as swimming pool, hot tub and
entertainment area complete with a barbeque and huge outdoor fireplace.
Lake Tekapo is situated in the heart of the Mackenzie Country by the Southern Alps and the Two Thumb range, located a
short drive from Round Hill snowfields and the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve and Mt
John Observatory.
Opening special rates from $243 per night* are available via www.mantra.com.au/laketekapo
Mantra Lake Tekapo will join Mantra Marina in Queenstown bringing the total to two Mantra properties in New Zealand.
Other opportunities to expand the Mantra brand in New Zealand are also scheduled over the next two years. There are over
50 Mantra hotels and resorts across Australian capital cities and coastal holiday destinations.
The New Zealand developments are part of an ongoing Asia Pacific expansion for Mantra Group which recently announced it
will open its first property in Asia in March – the Mantra Nusa Dua in Bali. A new Peppers development is also set to
open on Naisoso Island in Fiji in early 2014.
ABOUT MANTRA GROUP
Mantra Group is a leading manager and marketer of hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand. The Group owns and
operates three well-known and trusted brands – Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree. With over 110 properties and 15,000 rooms
under management, Mantra Group is the second largest accommodation operator within Australia. The Group is positioned to
offer both leisure and business style accommodation ranging from self-contained apartments to luxury resorts and
retreats.
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