Adding lustre to ski towns around the globe since its inception in Aspen in 2007, Clicquot in the Snow returns to Queenstown this August. The annual luxury champagne festival is back in 2019 bringing new meaning to champagne powder and making it easier than ever to
It’s mid-June on a Friday night at Queenstown’s Botswana Butchery, and the restaurant is humming. We are here to partake in New Zealand’s most coveted food and wine tasting experience, the 2019 Cloudy Bay Pinot & Game Tasting Trail, and it's a fitting end to what's
Cromwell has a bright future with significant growth expected to continue in the key Central Otago town.That’s the word from local businessman, Gary Anderson, who has been operating his home appliance store in the Cromwell Mall since 1989. “I am hugely passionate about this town and
World-class craftsmanship, innovation and design using advanced materials and engineering technology in power sports is displayed at Wanaka’s newest destination store Wanaka Powersports. Stocking some of the world’s most advanced motorbikes, specialist boats, power water craft and outdoor equipment, the store is a mecca for powersports
Almost 30 years ago prominent winemaker Rudi Bauer approached the owners of Bendigo Station, Heather and John Perriam, with a plan to plant grapes on their Central Otago property. Today the Quartz Reef winery is the Bendigo flagship and celebrating 21 years since the vineyard
Sofitel Queenstown’s 1789 Wine & Jazz Lounge references the year the French Revolution began, its interior reflecting the elegance of that era, while still being at one with the casual vibe of the resort. “This is the reason for 1789’s red decor – it represents the
Queenstown’s one day winter multisport event, the David Reid Homes Peak to Peak, is stepping into a new era with a fresh team at the helm. Queenstown based Active Tonic Ltd, a subsidiary of 100% Pure Racing – the sports event company behind the world’s largest
The addition of three contemporary suites has enhanced the appeal of the stylish five-star Queenstown Park Boutique hotel, one of the resort’s most luxurious, centrally located hotels. The recent unveiling of the suites, along with a refurbishment of other rooms has, according to manager Francisco Freire,
The Remarkables ski area has opened with further upgrades across the mountain and a brand new learners’ area that increases novice terrain by 30 per cent. About 1700 skiers and boarders turned out for the opening day, enjoying the groomed trails accessed via the Curvey Basin
An all new $2.35 million venue for sports and community groups has opened in Arrowtown. The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) managed Arrowtown Community Centre, overlooking Jack Reid Park, is the new permanent home of both the Arrowtown Rugby Club and Arrowtown Scout Group. The centre was