The skies above Queenstown will light up on Saturday 13th July with the return of Queenstown's 2024 Winter Fireworks hosted by DFS Queenstown. The resorts iconic winter celebration is tailored for family friendly experiences under the banner 'Ignite the Night' that will see thousands of locals
A $23 million investment at The Remarkables Ski Area which includes the new Shadow Basin chairlift is a bonus for skiers and riders this winter opening up almost 50 percent more accessible terrain. The six-seater Doppelmayer lift has boosted capacity from 1500 to 2400 people per
LUMA Southern Light Project is back to switch on winter for 2024 with the popular event being held over Kings Birthday weekend from the 30th May - 3rd June. The Queenstown festival is in its ninth year and will feature a vast range of expert
After a six-year hiatus, Aspiring Conversations festival is set to return, transforming Wānaka into a hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration. From 4-7 April the festival will host 14 events across three venues, featuring a diverse line up of forty speakers and artists, exploring themes ranging
Queenstown’s Future Hospitality Group consistently offers exceptional hospitality experiences across their premium Queenstown restaurants, café and bars. QT Magazine takes a look behind the scenes. Industry Innovator Future Hospitality Group has a reputation for creating venues providing unforgettable innovative experiences. Co-owned by Queenstown entrepreneurs James Ace and
Arrowtown is officially New Zealand’s most beautiful small town. Scooping the 2023 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards comes after the historic village also took out the award in 2020. Arrowtown claimed the title over Turangi and Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive and awards judge Heather Saunderson
A new community and recreation hub close to the centre of Wānaka has created fresh opportunities for people to connect and get active. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has transformed the former Mitre 10 building on Plantation Road into Paetara Aspiring Central.nQLDC Community Services general
Construction of the $8 million Kawarau Gorge Trail cycleway linking Queenstown to Cromwell is on the horizon with the awarding of the project management contract to Southern Land Development Consultants. "The selection of Southern Land is a testament to their expertise and capability,” says Southern Lakes
New Zealand’s largest Kiwi owned home building brand, Signature Homes, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023 underlining its commitment to constructing quality homes nationwide. Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago franchisee owners Chris and Renee King say - “it is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication
An original 1882 Queenstown stone cottage is home to Yonder widely upheld as an essential part of the daily brunch and coffee DNA for Queenstown locals. Co-found Gary Livesey encourages visitors to discover for themselves what the restaurant is all about. “This summer it’s our mission