Prize Value: $5000+
We officially open for business from Oct 2026 but here is your chance to lay claim to being the very first bed and breakfast guests to stay at Earnscleugh Castle!
Entries close Fri 8 May 2026.
Your Prize Pack Includes:
With Earnscleugh Castle as your base for 3 days, you will be experience the best our region has to offer with the ultimate Central Otago prize package!
Flights
Return flights to Queenstown for two from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
2 Nights in the Spain Suite
Relax in luxury with a two-night stay in the Spain Suite – our most premium room!
Daily Breakfast and Pre-Dinner Canapes
Daily breakfast plus pre-dinner canapes
3-Day Car Hire
A 3-day car hire to explore the region at your own pace, pick up and drop off from Queenstown airport.
Lunch at The Packing Shed
One of our favourite restaurants in NZ! Home cooked food with a twist and a ton of love.
Learn Curling
Here is your chance to learn curling with an introductory session from an expert followed by a game, located in the beautiful town of Naseby.
Monte Christo Wine Tour & Lunch
Wine tastings and lunch at Monte Christo.
Wine Blending Experience
Create your own personalised wine blend at Matt Connell Wines.
Dunstan Trail E-Bike Adventure
E-bike hire to explore the stunning Dunstan Trail. If not suitable. happy to offer an alternative.
Old Clyde Bank Dinner
The old BNZ building, now with timeless cuisine.
House Wine provided by South Edge
Wine supplied from one of Central Otago’s oldest vineyards located a stones throw from us.
Castle Selfie with the Owners
As our very first guests, we must have a compulsory selfie!
How to Enter
Entering is easy, just follow the steps below to be in the draw:
2 | Follow Us to Enter
Follow us on Facebook, share the Facebook post and tag your plus one. You are now entered!
3 | Boost Your Chances
Earn additional entries by following us on Instagram and TikTok, as well as the luxury wellness retreat brand, Sanctum7 Retreats on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
4 | Get Creative & Win More Entries
Take part in our Historical Figure Challenge and show us your playful side. Create a fun photo or video (with or without AI) and transform yourself into a legendary or fictional character.
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Want Maximum Points?
Ready to have some fun and boost your chances of winning? Step into character and take on our Historical Figure Challenge.
Create a photo or short video with or without an AI twist and transform yourself into a legendary or fictional character. Add a touch of fairy-tale charm and tell us why you and your plus-one should be the very first guests at Earnscleugh Castle.
Share your entry on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, tag @earnscleugh_castle, tag your plus-one, and include a line like “I want to be the very first guest at @Earnscleugh_Castle” along with the hashtags #EarnscleughCastle #HistoricalFiguresEarnscleugh #CentralOtagoNZ.
Earn 3 extra entries per platform (up to 9 total), plus the chance to win an additional 10 bonus entries if your submission is selected as one of our top 3 favourites.
We’re looking for entries that are fun, quirky, dramatic, creative, or simply make us laugh. All formats are judged equally. We’ll be sharing our favourites along the way, so keep an eye out… you might just see yourself featured.
