The Cloudy Bay Shed is celebrating summer as an outdoor wine and food destination in its peaceful and idyllic garden setting at Northburn near Cromwell. Brand experience manager Julie Delmas says their new Jack’s Raw Bar restaurant is designed as a summer restaurant focusing on regional
Touch of Spice has made its mark as a leader in New Zealand’s high-end holiday market and under the direction of owner Jacqui Spice, has been instrumental in redefining luxury travel. Jacqui Spice launched Touch of Spice in Queenstown in 2005 as a personal concierge business
The New Zealand Golf Open has a new long-term partnership agreement with Sky Sport, its broadcast partner since the premier golf event moved to Queenstown eight years ago. Tournament chairman John Hart says it is good news that Sky is investing in the future of the
A small and select group of restaurants can be found in prime locations in and around Queenstown’s lakefront offering summer hospitality at its best as Margo Berryman finds out. Brunching at The Grille An opulent restaurant on Queenstown’s lakefront, The Grille at Eichardt’s is an ideal spot
The launch of a luxury lodge and spa at Central Otago’s pioneering Gibbston Valley Winery reinforces the reputation of the renowned vineyard as a leader in the industry. Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, featuring a sophisticated architecturally designed lodge, 24 superior accommodation villas and a secluded
The opening of the Lake Dunstan Trail this summer is a milestone for recreational cyclists and commuters and bike specialists, Bike It Now!, anticipate significant spinoffs for the Central Otago region. Co-owner of the Clyde and Cromwell based store Duncan Randall says the opening of the
Edgewater Resort Hotel’s recently appointed general manager Catherine Bone comes to the role with a strong background in the industry in both Australasia and the U.K. and her expertise is evidenced in changes she is spearheading to improve the overall experience for guests. She graduated with
The Rees Queenstown has been officially recognised as the ‘Best Ski Hotel in New Zealand 2019’ at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria. The annual premiere awards programme now in its 7thyear celebrates excellence in ski tourism and brings together representatives from ski nations across Europe, Asia,
Coronet Peak will open for a full summer season (1st December) with Coronet Express loaded with its new 8-seater gondola cabins. From 11am to 6.30pm daily guests will have the opportunity to ride the gondola up to 1649m for one of the best views in the
The tallest tree fern in New Zealand, the Black Tree Fern, or Mamaku, graces the forest canopy with ancient grace and giant splendour. Lyzadie Renault, furniture designer extraordinare, of Lyzadie Design Studio, has created an inspired Black Tree Fern Collection, that is handmade in New Zealand.