Located in the heart of the Gibbston wine growing area Kinross is the ideal escape any time of the year offering quality accommodation, food, wine and hospitality. What are the key attributes that set Kinross apart? - Like all our Gibbston neighbours, we have a massive
The Bunker’s head chef and Kiwi born co-owner Ben Norfolk has revealed a diverse new winter menu centring on the restaurant’s traditional “Kiwiana” roots. The restaurant has occupied a hidden spot on Cow Lane since 1997 and Ben says the new menu maintains the focus on
A moist chill clings to the autumn air in the Gibbston valley. The early morning mist is rolling back from rows of exhausted vines still clothed in bedraggled rags of rust and gold, all they have left after producing one of the most generous harvests
Winter and Base, Queenstown’s distinctive streetwear clothing and accessories store, are synonymous. An inspiring collection of New Zealand and international fashion brands for winter can be found at the Mall premises, focusing on practical designs for the cooler months. “It’s important to dress for the local
Budding ice skaters and hockey players are in safe hands at Queenstown Ice Arena. Deanna Pielak-Jones, who leads the local learnto-skate programme, has more than 40 years’ experience as a professional coach in her native Canada, the UK and New Zealand. She first laced up her
One vintage was never going to be enough for Cleighten Cornelius, the winemaker behind the new 2017 Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir. The wine has been a resounding success since it was launched in 2016, winning a silver medal at the 2018 New World Wine
Winter is the season to embrace layering and at Arrowtown’s luxury active wear store, Goals, there are plenty of options including jackets and sweats, tops, pants, and leggings. Add a pair of the latest sneakers or luxe sports shoes from the store’s shoe wall and the
Bringing the best of French cuisine, wine, art and culture to Queenstown, the luxurious Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa combines an elegant blend of authentic experiences. Recently appointed general manager, Jeremy Samuels, is delighted to be at the helm of a leading Queenstown hotel. “There’s so
Forté Flooring, a third-generation family business specialising in timber flooring and interiors, has launched in Queenstown showcasing its many innovative timber products sourced from around the globe. Product specialist Lianne Johnson says Forté’s new showroom on Frankton’s Hawthorne Drive means customers, designers and architects can see
Queenstown boutique shoe store, Issimo, is turning up the heat this winter with its latest range of boots and shoes direct from the UK, Europe and the USA. The Searle Lane store is renowned for quality and style and owner Kerrey Garvie says the new season