A small and select group of restaurants can be found in prime locations in and around Queenstown’s lakefront offering summer hospitality at its best as Margo Berryman finds out. Brunching at The Grille An opulent restaurant on Queenstown’s lakefront, The Grille at Eichardt’s is an ideal spot
The launch of a luxury lodge and spa at Central Otago’s pioneering Gibbston Valley Winery reinforces the reputation of the renowned vineyard as a leader in the industry. Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, featuring a sophisticated architecturally designed lodge, 24 superior accommodation villas and a secluded
The opening of the Lake Dunstan Trail this summer is a milestone for recreational cyclists and commuters and bike specialists, Bike It Now!, anticipate significant spinoffs for the Central Otago region. Co-owner of the Clyde and Cromwell based store Duncan Randall says the opening of the
Edgewater Resort Hotel’s recently appointed general manager Catherine Bone comes to the role with a strong background in the industry in both Australasia and the U.K. and her expertise is evidenced in changes she is spearheading to improve the overall experience for guests. She graduated with
The Rees Queenstown has been officially recognised as the ‘Best Ski Hotel in New Zealand 2019’ at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria. The annual premiere awards programme now in its 7thyear celebrates excellence in ski tourism and brings together representatives from ski nations across Europe, Asia,
Coronet Peak will open for a full summer season (1st December) with Coronet Express loaded with its new 8-seater gondola cabins. From 11am to 6.30pm daily guests will have the opportunity to ride the gondola up to 1649m for one of the best views in the
The tallest tree fern in New Zealand, the Black Tree Fern, or Mamaku, graces the forest canopy with ancient grace and giant splendour. Lyzadie Renault, furniture designer extraordinare, of Lyzadie Design Studio, has created an inspired Black Tree Fern Collection, that is handmade in New Zealand.
Renowned modern Malaysian restaurant Madam Woo has undergone a delicious menu refresh in preparation of the fast approaching summer months. The fresh new menu recently launched offers an array of tasty dishes including Mee Goreng, Sambal Prawns, Beef Short Ribs, Assam Chicken Curry, and a Lychee,
The Rees Queenstown has announce the appointment of culinary Olympian and top 20 best young chef in the world, Corey Hume as Executive Chef. Chef Hume, a former member of the New Zealand National Culinary Olympic team has a “blue sky vision” for the hotel’s international
Carolyn Nicoll, and her team , has just completed a wonderful, new recipe book called Nana's Baking that is now on sale raising important funds for at Breast Cancer Research. Nana's Baking recipe book is filled with old time favourites like Belgium Biscuits, Shortbread and Ginger