Building an upmarket villa as a base for his own outdoor adventures 15 years ago has led to a thriving luxury rental business for Release Wanaka founder, Nick Frame. Originally from Melbourne, Nick moved to Wanaka after several years skiing and working in Colorado. Attracted by
A vision to provide an energy independent experience where people can relax, explore and unwind has led to the establishment of a combination electric bike cruise, outdoor hot tub and stargazing venture near Wanaka. LandEscape has been set up by Rik and Juliet Deaton on 115
Wanaka’s newest retail centre, The Precinct, opens this summer with a distinctive nod to heritage and location. The multi-storey complex has been built with a fresh take on modern design, purposely fashioned to create an original community retail hub in an attractive industrial setting. Built on the
The passion of two Otago women for leading New Zealand fashion, combined with a strong business acumen, is the secret behind the success of Wanaka fashion store, Bella. Jen Milburn and Marg Caldwell decided in 2011 it was time for a change of direction from their
A sustainably focused Wanaka faux flower enterprise, The Flower Merchant, is developing a prominent national profile, delivering flowers across New Zealand. Co-founders, Steph Cranfield and Michelle Fenton met after moving to Wanaka three years ago and came up with the innovative concept, after discovering a shared
Wanaka Powersports is gearing up for an expansion to larger premises, after just nine months in business, to provide more space for international brands. General manager, Daniel Irwin, says the dealership, workshop and state-of-the-art showroom – which stocks some of the world’s most advanced motorbikes, specialist
One of Wanaka’s best-known restaurants, forced to close last year after a devastating fire, has re-opened with a renewed emphasis on organic and conscious dining. Ode specialises in ethical, sustainable and innovative cuisine and recently celebrated its relaunch under the guidance of owner and visionary chef,
After nearly two decades of transforming houses into homes, Queenstown Interiors and its sister studio Wanaka Interiors are still a driving force in the Southern Lakes design industry. Queenstown interior designer, Julia Foley, launched Queenstown Interiors in 2001 and opened the Frankton retail store of the
The crew at New Zealand’s first nationwide craft beer tour operation, Brewbus NZ, say the Southern Lakes is their happy place and their daily tours of craft brewing ventures reinforce that. “We launched in Queenstown and Wanaka just over a year ago and it’s been a
Specialising in premium cuts of New Zealand beefand lamb, along with quality beef sourced from overseas, Jervois Steak House in Queenstown has a reputation as one of the country’s best steak house experiences. Nourish Group executive chef, Gareth Stewart, is well known for his culinary fare.