Kika Location: Wānaka’s award-winning restaurant Kika (2022 New Zealand Cuisine Good Food Awards /Cuisine Top 100 List) is centrally located in Dunmore Street and features a trellised outdoor area. Food Style: The stylishly appointed dining room is legendary for its cool relaxed vibe and impeccable modern, clean cuisine. From the sharing piccolo menu to larger dishes such
Fashion should be fun and interesting, according to Jen Milburn and Marg Caldwell, and that’s the mantra behind their Wānaka boutique store Bella. The pair have owned the stylish Dunmore Street store for the last ten years and pride themselves on showcasing the pick of New Zealand designers
A new world of luxury shopping has arrived in the centre of Queenstown with the opening of T Galleria by DFS in a spacious ,contemporary, design-led complex in the heart of the resort. The world’s leading travel retailer has created a ‘destination within a destination,’ bringing an
Backgrounds in hospitality, coffee, design and a love for the area are the inspiration behind a stylish new design store and coffee roastery in Arrowtown’s dress circle. Owners Alex Tong and Devan Tyler have combined their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to establish the contemporary Wolf Coffee Roasters and
While gold mining is no longer Arrowtown’s lifeblood and few gold seekers remain, Justin Eden bucks the system successfully continuing today to mine for gold in both New Zealand and Australia after launching his career on the Shotover River 30 years ago. Justin owns The Gold
Summer is all about refreshing swims in Lake Hayes, hiking up local Arrowtown hills and evenings spent barbequing and enjoying the long Central Otago evenings. We are lucky to live in this beautiful area with bountiful seasonal stone fruits, award- winning wines and an increasing number
Arrowtown boutique Ikon has tailored the perfect summer wardrobe with a constant supply of summer-ready pieces to shop. “Our favourite labels like Coop, Amuse Society and Mink Pink are bringing the summer vibes beautifully styled prints and patterns," says Ikon executive director Sophie Gibbs.
The Headwaters Eco Lodge at the head of Lake Whakatipu is literally on the road to Paradise. The rustic yet sophisticated Lodge accommodation is homely but supremely stylish and recognised as an idyllic haven of peace, tranquility and out-of-this-world scenery. “The 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown transports
The first stage of Pinot Junction, a standout new wine experience in the Old Cromwell Heritage Precinct has launched and is encouraging people to explore a taste of Central Otago. Kate and Matt Barnett are behind the venture and excited to share their passion and knowledge of
Queenstown success story Canyon Brewing is continuing to forge new pathways in the production of their award-winning beers in an increasingly diverse craft beer market. Over the past two years the company has invested in planting and harvesting its own grains locally, recently opening a new