Close to home: Art on the coast

Art at the Estuary will be held at the Estuary Arts centre in Orewa in June. Photo / Supplied

The Hibiscus Coast Hospice fundraiser "Art at the Estuary" runs June 3-7 at the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. Seventy artists have created a selection of almost 300 works for sale. The exhibition opens with a preview and an Auction Night on June 3, which costs $25. Exhibition opening hours are 9.30am-4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 9.30am-2pm on Monday. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Contact: (09) 421 9180
On the web: hchospice.org.nz

Waiheke in winter

The Waiheke Winter Arts Festival runs June 5-7, and offers the chance to go behind the scenes and meet various artists in their studios. Tickets cost $25.

Contact: (09) 372 9907
On the web: waihekeartgallery.org.nz

A likely story

Waiheke also hosts the magical "Once Upon an Island Festival of Story" over Queen's Birthday weekend, starting June 4 with a storytelling showcase. Other events include interactive theatre, a Magical Kingdoms' Art exhibition, adult storytelling evenings, interactive story workshops and activities, Matariki stories, 1001 Nights _ An Arabian fantasy, and a special outdoor session at Whakanewha Regional Park.

Contact: (09) 372 4459

Grab your glad rags

The Mid Winter Ball at the striking Bayview Chateau Tongariro is a glamorous event where you can dance to live music under the chandeliers, enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner and, with a bit of luck, awake the next morning to a sprinkling of snow. It costs $495 for two, which includes standard accommodation, dinner with wine, the ball and a cooked breakfast. It's on June 26 and tickets are limited.

Contact: 0800 242 832
On the web: chateau.co.nz

Show and tell

Prudence Place is a luxury accommodation property in the beachside village of Oakura, near New Plymouth. The Ultimate Show and Tell deal gives you a take-home hardcover book featuring you during your stay in the region, all shot by a professional photographer.

Contact: (06) 752 7717, 021 0228 2757
On the web: prudenceplace.co.nz