Quartz Reef founder Rudi Bauer first identified the winery’s Bendigo site in 1990 and after significant research the first vines were planted in December 1998. He spoke to QT Magazine about the journey in creating one of Central Otago’s best known Pinot Noir labels. How did
The Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF) is the fastest growing of the 17 organisations in the New Zealand’s national network and its CEO Jennifer Belmont is credited with spearheading the philanthropic initiative five years ago. Arriving in Queenstown with a background of 30 years working in the
Canyon Restaurant overlooking Queenstown’s Shotover River, home of the famous Shotover Jet, is a laid-back spot to chill out all year-round and sample some of the resort’s best craft food and beer. “It is a fun, casual space where locals and visitors can enjoy quality food
Queenstown Health, led by chiropractor Neki Patel, is a longstanding provider of chiropractic, osteopath and physiotherapy services with a focus on sport. Chiropractor graduate Cole Mackie has recently joined the team in the resort & QT Magazine caught up with him about his new career
New Zealand’s prestigious Michael Hill International Violin Competition supported by the Hill Family Foundation for Arts and Music returns to Queenstown from June 2 until June 5 2023 and organisers are upbeat about the high calibre of violinists selected to compete. Competition executive director Anne Rodda
The long running prominent architectural design company, Creative Space, started in Tauranga 20 years ago, opened its second office in Queenstown in 2022 and has recently moved into permanent premises in the Shotover Business Park offering its expertise in remedial projects, bespoke homes, renovations and
Wild mushrooms on toast have been such a crowd pleaser at The Boatshed café at Frankton that the kitchen has teamed up with local urban farmer Remarkable Fungi to source a constant supply of gourmet mushrooms. “The dish is a real favourite and a delicious autumnal
Conceived as a New Zealand take on an original American style steak house Queenstown’s Jervois Steak House is considered a cult classic. “We have one simple mission – to provide every guest with an unrivalled steak experience,” says JSH marketing manager Kate Simmons. “A traditional steak house
Eichardt’s private hotel has remained committed to its origins since opening in 1866 as a popular accommodation and meeting place for miners seeking their fortunes on the local gold fields. Today, renowned for its luxurious accommodation, elevated hospitality and outstanding location on Queenstown’s waterfront Eichardt’s is
Queenstown’s Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa has created a captivating intimate supper club with its newly opened Le Salon Rouge taking its inspiration from the prohibition era’s speakeasies. “Inspired by the Prohibition Era of speakeasy supper clubs, La Salon Rouge is ‘secretly’ located within the hotel,