Enjoy the comforts of a five-star hotel afloat

The Rees Hotel in Queenstown is one of the finest in New Zealand, with an attention to detail second to none. Now the Rees has announced a new Auckland-based 84-foot motor yacht, MV Templar, is now available for chartered and private cruises. Based in Viaduct Harbour in Auckland, the MV Templar by The Rees is a fully-furnished luxurious four-cabin yacht, with en suite bathrooms, accommodating up to 44 people during the day and up to nine overnight. Mark Rose, the urbane and wine loving general manager of The Rees explains: “We are always looking at innovative ways to offer our valued guests new experiences in line with the high standard and quality of accommodation and service we strive to maintain at The Rees Hotel Queenstown. "This has included our culinary series dinners, our unique heli-wine tours and heli-weddings experiences and now we are extremely excited to announce this new expansion into Auckland, with the acquisition of our motor yacht MV Templar, offering a range of exceptional experiences on Auckland harbour for corporate events and private charters.” The MV Templar is available to be chartered for any occasion including day charters or extended cruising, sunset cruises, Champagne breakfasts, fine dining, golf or island transfers, celebrations, weddings, honeymoons, corporate functions, product launches, unique business meetings, team building and staff incentives. Members of the experienced Rees team will be on deck to ensure everything goes smoothly. Rates can be quoted hourly (three-hour minimum), daily and extended cruise periods and special events on request. For full specifications and booking enquiries see www.therees.co.nz/yacht/mv-templar-by-the-rees.htm or contact Nathan Brown: nathan@therees.co.nz