Chris Parkin

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Hotel owner and art collector Chris Parkin has found the perfect way to surround himself with his passions – that’s when he’s not off adventuring on his motorbike

 

Chris Parkin with Drumbearer/The Mourning of Laura Buller. Photo / Marty Melville

Chris Parkin with Drumbearer/The Mourning of Laura Buller. Photo / Marty Melville

Design aficionados and art lovers will appreciate Wellingtonian Chris Parkin’s Museum Hotel. A passionate collector, Parkin has filled his boutique hotel and the recently opened Long Gallery with favourite works of art and items such as his limited edition MV Augusta motorcycles – true conversation-starters.