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Chefs Masterclasses included

Breakfast Barbecue, Chef's masterclasses and dinners at top restaurants, liqueurs, wines, traditional ceremonial dinner and more on our escorted Taste Norfolk Island Tour 7-14 August 2011.  For more info go to our website http://www.skylarktours.co.nz/Default.aspxSee More
Mar 6, 2011
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Graham and Wendy Hawkes posted a blog post

Norfolk Island Country Music Festival

 Skylark Tours are escorting a group to the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival 15-22 May 2010.  Package includes 7 nights self catered accommodation, rental car hire while on the island, gold pass to musical events and entertainers breakfast, and two local sightseeing tours.  For full inclusion details and cost go to …See More
Jan 26, 2011
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Dec 19, 2010
Tracey Williscroft left a comment for Graham and Wendy Hawkes
"Hi Graham and Wendy Thank you for joining my online network, I feel this online social networking is a great way to meet new people and just like our BNI meetings every week educate each other about our business, and hope fully one day referrals…"
Oct 7, 2010
Graham and Wendy Hawkes joined Tim Stokes's group
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Great 60 Seconds Ideas

Have you had someone absolutely nail their 60 seconds? Share the idea here so we can all benefit..and maybe have a few laughs too!
Oct 6, 2010
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Ricky Brackfield commented on Graham and Wendy Hawkes's blog post 60 seconds fun at Northland Chapter
"Sounds cool. We might have to give it a go in our chapter. Cheers"
Aug 19, 2010
Graham and Wendy Hawkes joined Mike Tennent's group
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Who do you know at......?

If you have a specific 'Dream Referral' and you just cannot get in front of the right person.... maybe that company is in a different town... this is the place to ask.1 Rule though.... be specific... i.e. A specific company you want to contact.See More
Aug 17, 2010
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Graham and Wendy Hawkes posted a blog post

60 seconds fun at Northland Chapter

SDC10073.JPGSDC10074.JPGAt Northland we try to mix it up a bit with our 60 seconds presentations. For the last meeting in July we required everybody to wear a mask of some kind. This gave the…See More
Aug 3, 2010
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Graham and Wendy Hawkes posted a blog post

We found another hidden jewel of Northland

After Graham's whirlwind trip to Scotland for his daughter's graduation, we took the caravan to Kerikeri for the long weekend. The weather wasn't up to much so we went exploring. After the (always for us) compulsory stop at Get Fudged, and Makana Chocolates we took off towards Waipapa Road but turned right at the crossroads towards Rangitane. There we discovered the beautiful Aroha Island, about 12 km from Kerikeri township.Aroha Island is owned by the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust and is…See More
Jun 14, 2010
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Graham and Wendy Hawkes posted a blog post

What a way to celebrate a birthday

On Saturday we took a group to the Matakana vineyard trail. The occasion? - two of the number were celebrating birthdays and invited a small group of friends to join them. First stop was Ransom where Marion and Robin entertained the group for a lunch hamper which included 3 delightful wines to match. Then on to Ascension with its plush continental looking exterior, Hyperion which operates from a converted cowshed, Heron's Flight with their distinctive Italian grape wines and Brick Bay glass…See More
May 17, 2010
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Mike Tennent commented on Graham and Wendy Hawkes's blog post Ever heard a kiwi calling?
"Sounds like a plan next time I do Leadership training up that way!"
May 6, 2010

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Which BNI chapter do you belong to?
Northland
My country:
New Zealand
My city/town:
Whangarei
About me:
Graham and Wendy Hawkes are passionate about Northland and what it has to offer both overseas and local visitors – and even other local Northlanders who haven’t necessarily seen it all.

No strangers to tourism, we first set up a bed and breakfast unit in our downstairs flat. Over three years we have entertained visitors from UK, USA, Canada, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand North and South Islands.

We first had the idea of a travel club while staying in Hawkes Bay, where Wendy’s mother lives, and belongs to the Bay Tours club. That club became the model for our own travel club, and Skylark Tours was born. Like most of our members, we enjoy seeing new places, making new friends and the odd glass of wine – except when driving. The travel club was the first step in establishing Skylark Tours and it was a natural progression to extend to personalised tours for the overseas and local markets.

We have an eclectic taste in music and this is reflected in the background selection played through the bus’s sound system wherever we go. We also sing – so you could be engaged in a sing-a-long at the drop of a hat.

Wendy is a trained singer and well up on things musical theatre. Graham also enjoys singing but his passion is food - he is a very competent gourmet cook. He just loves to talk food and creates some great kiwi recipes. We both play golf, enjoy photography and outdoor activities.

All in all, we love showing people around Northland – the birthplace of our nation. It has so much to offer both within and outside the main tourist routes.
My business name:
Skylark Tours
About my business:
We specialise in small group and family tours to all points between Auckland and Cape Reinga. We go to other places too, but Northland is our specialty, so look no further for friendly, personalised service.

We want to get to know you while we tour. That’s the beauty of a small intimate group. The bus is yours to go wherever you want in your own timeframe.

Tours are tailor-made to your interests.
That’s right! You tell us what your interests are and we will sort out a tour to suit. Our knowledge of Northland and attractions off the main tourist routes enables us to find places of interest to cater for your tastes exclusively.

Flexible stop offs
We just love doing things “off the cuff”, so if you see something you want to do that is not in the tour plan, we will just do it.
My business website:
http://www.skylarktours.co.nz

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Chefs Masterclasses included

Breakfast Barbecue, Chef's masterclasses and dinners at top restaurants, liqueurs, wines, traditional ceremonial dinner and more on our escorted Taste Norfolk Island Tour 7-14 August 2011.  For more info go to our website…

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Posted on March 6, 2011 at 16:08

Norfolk Island Country Music Festival

 

Skylark Tours are escorting a group to the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival 15-22 May 2010.  Package includes 7 nights self catered accommodation, rental car hire while on the island, gold pass to musical events and entertainers breakfast, and two local sightseeing tours.  For full inclusion…

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Posted on January 26, 2011 at 16:28

Norfolk Island Jazz Festival 2010

More on Norfolk Island Jazz -and please like our page while you are there 

 What a week that was.  Kiwi Ray Woolf headlined the event with Australian Julie Wilson.  The Mike Walker and Terence Koo Trios helped them out with supporting artists Total Fire Band Dixieland group, and the talented Rick Robinson Trio.  Venues ranged from street concerts to the…

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Posted on December 19, 2010 at 10:30

60 seconds fun at Northland Chapter

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At Northland we try to mix it up a bit with our 60 seconds presentations. For the last meeting in July we required everybody to wear a mask of some kind.…

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Posted on August 3, 2010 at 12:10 — 1 Comment

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At 16:37 on October 7, 2010, Tracey Williscroft said…
Hi Graham and Wendy
Thank you for joining my online network, I feel this online social networking is a great way to meet new people and just like our BNI meetings every week educate each other about our business, and hope fully one day referrals will start flying this way as well. Good luck and hope to chat soon, Tracey @Tigerzi Design
 
 
 

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