Queenstown was the only main part of the country to really see any noticeable drop in property values after lockdown, but those falls have now been reversed. The latest report out today (January 21) from CoreLogic Senior Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says one key reason
Prominent Central Otago winery Akarua is celebrating the release of its 2019 Akarua Pinot Noir marking the 20th consecutive vintage since the vineyard was established by Sir Clifford and Lady Marie Skeggs in 1996. General manager Kathryn Pettit says the original family owned vineyard on Bannockburn’s Cairnmuir
A new range of handcrafted gin is making waves this summer produced locally by Hamish Bourke and Stu Clark of Arrowtown Distillery. “Our new Quartz Gin Limited Release is a real botanical treat. It is distilled with elderberries and mint tips along with locally foraged wild
The TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak excursion is an outstanding mix of a classic heritage steamer and a lakeside high-country station and attracts New Zealanders from all over the country eager to experience the exceptional combination. Real Journeys Queenstown experience manager Andrew Husheer says the dual
Akarua Wines & Kitchen By Artisan opened in 2016 as a partnership between Akarua and catering company Artisan. The restaurant and cellar door are in a stunning garden setting on the Arrowtown- Lake Hayes Road and open daily. QT Magazine spoke to co-owner and general
Fine wine and early New Zealand art flow seamlessly together at Cox’s Vineyard in Gibbston where co-owners Simon Cox, a second-generation wine grower and Leah Seifert, a second-generation art dealer share their passion for both. Located on the Gibbston Back Road the vineyard’s tasting room is
Mastering the art of barbecuing and cooking el fresco is made easy at Outdoor Concepts where the expertise on ‘all things barbecue’ is unrivalled in the region. Based at The Landing at Remarkables Park, the specialist store is a place to discover the latest innovations in
St Margaret’s College, one of Christchurch’s oldest boarding and day schools for girls, also has a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking. Executive principal Diana Patchett says small class sizes, emphasis on pastoral care, leadership, compassion and internationally focused education ensure students have the best
Lakefront dining in Queenstown doesn’t get any better than at two of the resort’s most highly rated restaurants - Pier and Boardwalk Restaurant on Steamer Wharf. Owned by hospitality entrepreneur Pete Jefford, whose empire includes Brazz, The London and The Crown Pub and Beer Garden, the
The Remarkables Market is one of Queenstown’s star summer attractions – the largest outdoor market in Central Otago selling an array of local fruit, vegetables, produce, plants, arts and crafts. Located at the landmark Red Barn near the Remarkables Park town centre, the market operates every