Luxury accommodation & short breaks
In our busy lives, time — especially with family and friends — has become a true luxury. Like a personal concierge, Touch of Spice, Luxury Stays & Experiences uncovers hidden gems throughout the South Pacific. Touch of Spice’s Short Breaks are the ultimate three-day getaway.
Whether it’s a special occasion, a celebration or simply a get-together, Touch of Spice matches special occasions with luxurious accommodation to create once-in-a lifetime experiences.
Crack open the doors to exclusive wine cellars, unleash on a private racetrack, take a helicopter to a glacial lake for an afternoon of stand-up paddle-boarding, before returning to your private villa for chef-prepared dining.
Touch of Spice sorts everything: don’t lift a finger, raise a glass instead.
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03 450 0855
High-speed thrills
The thrill of hurling a supercar at top speed around a race track is usually reserved for the extremely wealthy. For the most part, this is still the case, but Drive Supercars will let you pilot an Italian or English-built beast around Hampton Downs for a few laps. Choose from a Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari F430 Spider, Aston Martin Vantage, or Lotus Elise and let loose on the tarmac.
Wear it well
These Iconic Pilot sunglasses are hand-made in luxury gold-plated titanium, and feature the iconic Bentley emblem and the distinctive knurling pattern. Each piece in the Bentley Eyewear collection is handcrafted to the highest standards. The lenses ensure supreme clarity in all road conditions. A mere $1109.
giltrapstore.co.nz/collections/bentley/products/iconic-pilot-sunglasses
Playful Porsche
Embark on your own mini EV adventures with a remote control Porsche Mission E made by Playmobil. Functioning headlights and tail lights, a removable roof, and a Rex Dasher figurine from upcoming film Playmobil The Movie ensure hours of fun for $159.99.
toyworld.co.nz/playmobil-movie-70078-rex-dashers-porsche-mission-e
Timepiece
Lewis Hamilton’s partnership with watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen got off with a hiss and a roar thanks to a Spitfire plane he stops in its tracks. The colours of IWC Schaffhausen’s Spitfire were inspired by the plane’s cockpit, and look the part on Hamilton’s wrist as he pilots the 1937 Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix car.
partridgejewellers.com/watches/iwc/IW387903
For that special occasion
Set on a stunning private 202ha Clevedon property with expansive coastal views over the Hauraki Gulf, Kauri Bay Boomrock comprises three purpose-built venues, ideal for corporate team-building, weddings, international incentives, private functions and product launches. With a variety of fun activities and thrilling challenges, Kauri Bay Boomrock can advise and custom build packages to suit any occasion.