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Press, 1 June 1989, Page 37

Advertisement Ski-ing Costs Down A ski-ing holiday centred on Mt Hutt can be cheaper than it was several years ago. Yes, that statement is correct. In fact, it is probably also correct to say Ashburton offers the best value for money ski holiday in New Zealand. Although most costs involved with ski-ing have increased, large decreases in accommodation charges more than offset the increases. Two years ago a standard twin room at the luxury Hotel Ashburton cost $9O per night. Today you can book the same room for less than $55, plus GST. Apart from the hard to match bed rates, no hotel can equal the Hotel Ashburton’s apres ski facilities including the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, spa, full-sized trampoline, allweather tennis court and seven-hole golf course, all available free of charge. Large screen TVs, video disco shows, inhouse films, pool tables, darts, TAB and gambling machines in our various bars all add to the fun. The Hotel Ashburton is only 40 minutes from the Mt Hutt toll gate and a first-class coach service is provided. Adult charges are Ashburton to the skifield return $l9, ex-Methven $l6, ex-toll gate $l2, reduced rates apply to children under 14. No matter what your transport arrangements are you will find a ski holiday staying at the Hotel Ashburton unbeatable. There is a great choice of units and facilities available ranging from singles at $4O plus GST to fully equipped motel units, to waterbed and executive suites. All units have full facilities and you can have a choice of units with showers, some have baths with showers over or others have shubs. The choice doesn’t finish there either. There is a choice of restaurants as well. With a superior a la carte and a family priced bistro all tastes and budgets are catered for. The luxury motorhome park included in the 12-acre landscaped property is also very competitively priced at $l5 per van and $2 per person (10 per cent GST included). Full hotel guest status is given to motor home park guests which makes the charges even more attractive. Ashburton is extremely well equipped with the full range of sporting and recreational facilities. It has a great team of tourist operators who will take you on top tourist activities at non-resort prices. Shopping is great and all services are geared to cope with year- round influxes of tourists. Ashburton also has an indoor heated community pool complex few other towns of its size can afford. If you want to enjoy a ski holiday at a reasonable cost, enquire at the Hotel Ashburton (telephone [0531 83 059) now — you won’t be disappointed, unless it is because you didn’t act quickly! —NT ATC/ALTSB9

A warm welcome | SH awaits you at the Mt Hutt Country Club Top-class accommodation, fully licensed A-la-carte dining, skiers' specials every night from 5.30 p.m. MT HUTT COUNTRY CLUB After a day on the slopes why not relax by the open fire, or pamper yourself sauna or spa. > C \ VW" We at the Country Club believe in making 4* \ your stay with us an enjoyable one. Casual 7 / / //. ./■ diners are always welcome. Full information from Linda (053) 28-721.

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