{"id":49861,"date":"2025-10-09T14:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T01:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/?p=49861"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:26:47","slug":"on-the-road-bachcare-x-lewis-road-creamery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/on-the-road-bachcare-x-lewis-road-creamery\/","title":{"rendered":"On the road: Bachcare x Lewis Road Creamery\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/LRC-JPG-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something quintessentially Kiwi about a road trip \u2014 car boots loaded up, playlist set, and the promise of an adventure, and while the journey can be exciting, there\u2019s comfort in hitting pause and unwinding at the end of the day. It\u2019s at that juncture where our story intertwined with <a href=\"https:\/\/lewisroadcreamery.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lewis Road Creamery\u2019s<\/a>, forming the basis of a partnership that, in many ways, felt inevitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring we collaborated with our mates at Lewis Road Creamery alongside Volkswagen and ChargeNet NZ for the launch of their Lime Milkshake. They set out on an epic New Zealand road trip, from Auckland to Queenstown, bringing their new flavour to town centres and supermarket shelves. Along the way, they stayed at some of our most-loved Bachcare properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflections from the journey<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What stood out was not just the miles travelled, but the moments captured in between. After long days spent meeting locals, the Lewis Road Creamery team found a space to reflect and recharge in places that promised to be their home away from home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\u201cAfter busy days on the road and in local communities, arriving at a Bachcare holiday home felt like a reward in itself. Each stay gave us a chance to slow down, it was the perfect way to end each day.\u201d&nbsp; <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ashlea Herd, Assistant Brand Manager at Lewis Road Creamery&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey began in the North Island. After a couple of pit stops at Tauranga and Mt Maunganui, the Lewis Road Creamery team hit their first pause at Rotorua, staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Waikato-Rotorua\/Lakefront-Luxury-at-Okere-Falls-Lake-Rotoiti-1181864.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Waikato-Rotorua\/Lakefront-Luxury-at-Okere-Falls-Lake-Rotoiti-1181864.html\">Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls<\/a> \u2014 a secluded lakefront property on the edge of Lake Rotoiti, with no neighbours in sight and a sprawling lawn that leads straight to the water. The five bedrooms ensured there was ample space for all, and the luxurious bath offered a quiet space to unwind after a long day on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After an overnight stay in Rotorua, the team headed to Taup\u014d and Wellington, before making their way down south to Blenheim, which offered a change of pace. Their stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Marlborough-Sounds-Wairau-Diversion\/Bothams-Beauty-Blenheim-Holiday-Home-1125588.html\">Botham\u2019s Beauty<\/a> captured the essence of the region: a stunning country villa with a touch of rural luxury set among manicured lawns and quaint farmlands \u2014 just the right place to open a bottle of wine and relax under the shade of leafy trees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, the journey continued, with the road winding through Christchurch and Lake Tekapo before reaching Queenstown, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/cottage\/Queenstown-Lakes-Remarkables-Lodge\/A-Remarkable-Stay-Jacks-Point-Holiday-Home-1074470.html\">Jack\u2019s Point Holiday Home<\/a> offered the final pause. With Lake Wakatipu at its doorstep, the home sits within one of New Zealand\u2019s most striking alpine landscapes and was the perfect close to their weeklong Aotearoa adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A natural fit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our partnership with a local Kiwi favourite was more than just about a product launch or places to stay. The collaboration highlighted our shared values of quality, authenticity, and celebrating everything that makes the Kiwi experience unique.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\u201cAt Bachcare, we\u2019re always looking to partner with brands that share our passion for creating memorable Kiwi experiences. Booking with Bachcare isn\u2019t just about finding a holiday home, it\u2019s about giving back to the regions that make Aotearoa so special. Collaborations like this one with Lewis Road Creamery, Volkswagen and Charge Net NZ help shine a light on the incredible regional destinations our homeowners give us access to, driving tourism and supporting local businesses all year round.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em> Kerry-lee Cunningham, Head of Sales and Marketing at Bachcare<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both brands are rooted in the Kiwi way of life. For Lewis Road Creamery, it\u2019s about transforming ordinary moments into memorable experiences with the pure taste of New Zealand; for Bachcare, it\u2019s about turning a house into something more personal and offering a space where friends and wh\u0101nau (family) come together in a bach\u00a0that feels like home, wherever it may be.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engagement beyond the road<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership also extended to an epic nationwide giveaway, giving one lucky winner the ultimate road trip experience. The impact and engagement were impressive, organically reaching over 65,000 individuals across social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it wasn\u2019t just about the numbers; it was about seeing how our brands connect, sparking new conversations among not just holidaymakers but a wider community of Kiwis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something quintessentially Kiwi about a road trip \u2014 car boots loaded up, playlist set, and the promise of an adventure, and while the journey can be exciting, there\u2019s comfort in hitting pause and unwinding at the end of the day. 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