<![CDATA[ARTICA Art & Accommodation - Blog]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:28:09 +1300Weebly<![CDATA[WINTER SPECIAL!]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:18:32 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/winter-specialStay for 1 night in June, July or August 2020 for only $130.00, or stay for 2 nights for $250.00. Valid for direct bookings only, just text, phone or email us and mention 'Winter Special' in your enquiry.
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]]><![CDATA[Walks in and around Port Chalmers]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:17:00 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/walks-in-and-around-port-chalmersThere are so many amazing walks to choose from in and around Port Chalmers like the one up the hill from Aramoana towards Heywards Point. Your effort is being rewarded with absolutely breathtaking views!
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]]><![CDATA[COVID-19 Safety Measures]]>Tue, 12 May 2020 07:21:22 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/covid-19-safety-measuresIn order to ensure everybody's safety and to comply with the requirements outlined by the NZ government
  • we will make sure that the guest room will be cleaned very thoroughly with appropriate cleaning agents between guests
  • hand sanitiser is available in the guest room
  • our checkin/out process has been adjusted so that physical distancing of at least 1 metre can be maintained
  • we have added internet banking to our payment options, payment can also be made by eftpos or credit card (we are unable to offer contactless payment but we can process card payments while maintaining physical distancing)
  • we have removed our info folder/brochures from the room but will email you a copy of the info folder. If you have any questions during your stay please feel free to ask – we are happy to help!
  • If breakfast is required it will be delivered safely on a tray for guests to enjoy in their room.
  • we will not operate the B&B if we become unwell or are required to self-isolate

We ask you to please
  • adhere to physical distancing
  • cancel your booking if you are unwell or show symptoms of COVID-19, in that case we will of course waive the cancellation fee
  • provide at least two forms of contact (i.e. an email address, mobile and home phone number and residential address) as we are required to have a contact tracing system in place
  • let us know your estimated arrival time if that is possible.

We hope you will have a most enjoyable stay! Thank you very much for staying with us and for supporting a small New Zealand family business!]]><![CDATA[Opening this Thursday!]]>Tue, 12 May 2020 07:08:46 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/opening-this-thursdayWe feel very excited about being able to welcome guests again from Thursday, 14th May onwards! We have instituted a number of measures in line with government guidelines to provide a safe environment while in level 2 – I will post them here in a separate post soon.
To give you another taste of what Port Chalmers and surroundings look like I'll add some more pictures that I took while out walking or cycling during the lockdown.
]]><![CDATA[Port Chalmers Town Belt to Scott Memorial walk]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:43:44 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/port-chalmers-town-belt-to-scott-memorial-walkThought I share some pictures of one of my local walks.
It was a steep walk uphill but so worth the effort - what a great spot for a picnic!!! Access is easier if you drive to the Scott memorial first but it means missing out on an amazing bush walk.
]]><![CDATA[Lockdown in Port Chalmers]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:11:48 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/april-28th-2020We've been locked down in paradise for four weeks now. I couldn't imagine a better place to be. Plenty of time to explore Port Chalmers by foot and by bike. Stress free grocery shopping without having to use the car. Beautiful autumn weather. 
At the moment we are only able to offer accommodation for essential workers, isolation/quarantine stays but we are looking forward to welcoming guests again once travel restrictions are lifted.
]]><![CDATA[Aramoana]]>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 02:43:12 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/aramoana5546059A cloudy but very pleasant day in Aramoana yesterday, just a 15-minute drive from Artica Art & Accommodation.
]]><![CDATA[Port Chalmers from above, with the Otago Peninsula in the background - what a beautiful part of the world we live in!]]>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:47:45 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/port-chalmers-from-above-with-the-otago-peninsula-in-the-background-what-a-beautiful-part-of-the-world-we-live-in
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]]><![CDATA[Back Beach]]>Thu, 23 May 2019 23:03:18 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/back-beach

Back Beach, Port Chalmers - perfect for an evening walk when you are staying at Artica Art & Accommodation, or you can catch the harbour ferry over to Portobello from here.
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]]><![CDATA[Guest Review Award :-)]]>Sun, 13 Jan 2019 06:59:16 GMThttp://www.artica.co.nz/blog/guest-review-award1334781For the third year in a row we got a Guest Review Award from Booking.com :-)
It's been a real pleasure having so many lovely guests staying at our B&B!
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