Glenorchy, at the head of Lake Wakatipu is the gateway to stunning wilderness areas and the 44 kilometre drive from Queenstown is arguably one of the most scenic routes in New Zealand. While the town is the jumping off point for great walks and adventure activities
One of Europe’s largest flooring companies, Haro Flooring, is making a big impact both in New Zealand and the Southern Lakes, attracting a strong following from both residential and commercial clients. New Zealand’s exclusive distributors of the exclusive crafted wooden flooring are based in Queenstown and
The Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown is proposing a major refit of the original Bank of New Zealand building which houses its main gallery space. Director, David Clarke, says the plan is to reveal as much heritage fabric as possible, currently concealed under more modern linings. The
Arrowtown is renowned for its gold bearing river, abundance of history, beautiful walks, trees and many heritage buildings but as Miranda Spary discovered it also has prominent art galleries and a museum reflecting a quality far greater than many cities would expect. The Lakes District Museum,
Cutting edge global brands are at the heart of footwear and streetwear store Fridge Freezer which recently opened a second store in Queenstown Central. This is the store where street credentials are everything says Fridge Freezer store assistant Maddie Legg. “Getting insider access to the very latest,
Within Queenstown’s hustle, bustle and ever-changing face, one of the resort’s longstanding institutions the Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Market, remains staunch held every Saturday in Earnslaw Park. Artists and craftspeople come from around the South Island every Saturday to the Earnslaw Park venue to sell
Dealing with winter health issues is easier with, Life Pharmacy Wilkinsons, who offer a definitive guide to products to help families happy and healthy. On the Go ViroGone™ Concentrate is traditional plant medicine to support and boost your immune system. “ This is a product that when you start
A Queenstown-based family’s luxury boating venture has brought a new perspective to one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness locations Rob Swale and his wife Kate Rollason own and operate Fiordland Discovery, which offers overnight cruises and five to seven-day charters in Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Sofitel Queenstown is bringing a little bit of France to the resort with its traditional French cuisine and authentic experience offered at the Left Bank Bistro. Executive chef, Joerg Penneke and Sofitel general manager Jeremy Samuels, have combined to ensure that the bistro offers a genuine
The prestigious Michael Hill International Violin Competition will host the 2019 quarter-finals in Queenstown from May 31 until June 3 and organisers are excited about the high calibre of violinists selected to contest this year’s event. The competition was launched in 2001 by Queenstown resident, Sir