Avalon Resort Kerikeri http://www.avalonresort.co.nz/blog Luxury Accommodation Kerikeri, Bay of Islands Avalon Resort Cottages Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:24:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Two little piglets join the paddock gang http://www.avalonresort.co.nz/blog/2012/02/two-little-piglets-join-the-paddock-gang/ http://www.avalonresort.co.nz/blog/2012/02/two-little-piglets-join-the-paddock-gang/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:15:58 +0000 admin http://www.avalonresort.co.nz/blog/?p=203 Brutus (right) and Bertus (left) have joined the Avalon crew and look forward to providing guests with entertainment and garbage disposal services.
New addition to the paddock in Kerikeri

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Photos by Maria Tischleder

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Many thanks to everyone who left a review!

Avalon Resort wins another award!

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Avalon Resort is now also featured on LetMeGo.com!

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Try the slideshow and let us know what you think!

Kerikeri, Bay of Islands luxury accommodation

Nothing beats being here, but these images are the next best thing!

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Below are pictures we have taken of the flowers progress:

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Explore 7 acres of landscaped gardens, river, ponds and a newly built natural swimming pool all at Avalon Resort – promising to be a highlight of your weekend!

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Laurens has more than 20 years experience working with patients who have musculo skeletal problems, overseas and in New Zealand, and has helped many athletes with running injuries.

After the marathon Laurens can provide a massage (deep tissue) for recovery or pure relaxation. Don’t forget your partner.

Available before and after the marathon or by appointment. Special price for marathon: $30 half hour, $60 full hour.

Contact Avalon Resort for more details.

Avalon Resort

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