In 1985 after three years of research and extended interviews Anne Cook of Kawarau Gorge’s Waitiri Station published The Gibbston Story. She seamlessly captured the area’s rich history and the many personalities who contributed to the early development and growth of Gibbston. So popular was the book
Natalie Newlands has built a reputation for innovative design reflected in her Queenstown based fashion brand New Lands Studio and is expanding her profile as the founder and creative force behind Legacyland. “Legacyland is a solutions led brand partner supporting hospitality, tourism, destination and events brands
Domaine Thomson winery has made its presence felt as a leading Central Otago wine producer during the past 25 years and is celebrating the landmark occasion with the launch of an exclusive French champagne. “We bought the vines in the Aube region of France in 2022,
Wānaka’s independent bookstore The Next Chapter has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary — a milestone that marks more than just the passage of time. What began as a 38 square metre container style store in the Paradiso Cinema precinct in 2020 has quietly doubled its footprint, expanded
Kim Rangiaonui Logan’s name is synonymous with climbing, extreme mountaineering and search and rescue work but the Central Otago legend’s recently released memoir A Journey Between Worlds is so much more than an adventure story. Interspersed with tales of mountaineering on big named mountains like Everest and K2
The Queenstown property market is very active with exponential growth throughout the area along with significant focus on changes in overseas investment rules. QT Magazine spoke to Sarah McBride and Sarena Glass about their take on what’s happening in the sector. How are you finding the market currently? This year has certainly
The 2025 New Zealand Open injected more than $23 million in direct economic impact for the Queenstown region.Post tournament statistics show the event also generated $12.3 million in net impact nationally after a 48 per cent growth in attendance numbers to 34,199. Tourism and Hospitality Minister
The Queenstown Trails network encompasses more than 200 kilometres of cycling and walking routes and as a not-for-profit organisation depends on the support of a wide cross section of the community to fund its ongoing development. “The expansion relies on a unique mix of generous individual
Queenstown’s pioneering thrill-seeking adventure tourism experience Shotover Jet has clocked six decades of adventure on the renowned Shotover River. From its roots as a pioneering jet boat operation to becoming the only company permitted to navigate the dramatic Shotover River canyons Shotover Jet has carried more
Central Otago’s Domaine Thomson winery has been profiled by the prestigious Vogue Magazine in its review of the best wine tasting destinations in New Zealand – an accolade which is expected to have positive spinoffs among wine enthusiasts internationally. “We are absolutely thrilled to be included,” says