High profile Central Otago winery Domaine Thomson Wines has identified a gap in the Central Otago venue market opening its quality cellar door facilities to a range of events including weddings and corporate and private functions. The 20-year-old New Zealand family-owned organic vineyard and wine producer
The impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to the postponement of the 20thanniversary of the world-renowned Michael Hill International Violin Competition at Queen’s Birthday weekend this year but the Wakatipu Music Festival will replace it creating a platform for young New Zealand musicians
A fast-moving property market in New Zealand which has accelerated since the Covid-19 lockdown last year has seen New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty achieve 1.6 billion dollars in sales across the country, according to owner Mark Harris. “When New Zealand went into lockdown we didn’t know
Queenstown and Central Otago are benefiting from the dedication of Irish immigrant Hugh Green who had a high profile in New Zealand not only as a successful businessman but also as a significant philanthropist. Today a charity set up in his name ensures his legacy
Lift accessed skiing and snowboarding in Soho Ski Area near Queenstown will become a reality in 2021 with the installation of the Willows Quad chairlift due for competition this winter. In 2018 Cardrona Alpine Resort acquired the ski area rights for Soho, the terrain that sits
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