A mass lantern release of up to a thousand lanterns will be a feature of this year’s Light Up Winter event which promises to be a stunning evening of family-oriented entertainment in the Cromwell Mall. The 2019 event is scheduled for July 20 from 4.30pm until
Gallery Thirty Three in Wanaka is the backdrop for the work of well known New Zealand and Australian artists and is regarded as one of the finest galleries in the region. Owners and directors, Norma Dutton and Peter Gregg, established the Helwick Street gallery in 2005
Wanaka Wastebusters is one of the oldest enterprises in the New Zealand Zero Waste Network and seen as “the big sister” to newer community resource recovery centres. The organisation was set up in 2000 to divert waste from the landfill. To help get it launched the
The historic Cardona Hotel, one of New Zealand’s oldest hotels, has been serving up its special brand of hospitality for almost 160 years and is today just as much a commercial hub as it was in the 1860s goldmining era. The beautifully restored hotel, situated on
Marina Terrace Apartments offers inspirational lifestyle living with breathtaking, uninterrupted views of Lake Wanaka and superb accommodation combining sophistication, elegance and comfort. Just a two-minute stroll from the centre of Wanaka and within easy access to the resort’s many shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, Marina Terrace
A Wanaka virtual reality experience is transforming the way people consume New Zealand scenery, activities and global experiences while providing a cutting edge educational platform for businesses and students. Realm Virtual Reality Centre in the Spencer House mall is the first full motion virtual adventure centre
Gibbston’s Kinross has come a long way since its origins as a thriving goldminer’s trading post in the 1860s. Purchased by its current owners, Christine and John Erkkila in 2013, the site pays tribute to the history and pioneering spirit of original owner Thomas Kinross, while
Hidden behind a rustic door down a back alley in downtown Queenstown, the award-winning restaurant,The Bunker is one of the resort’s best keep secrets. The secluded, intimate, fine dining restaurant seats fewer than 30 guests at a time and is known for world-class cuisine featuring the
In the early 1900s, ice skating enthusiasts in Queenstown got their fix by skating on the Queenstown Gardens’ pond when the ice was thick enough. It took until 1966 for the resort’s first artificial outdoor rink to be built on the current site, paving the
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Wanaka Community Board elections in October this year provide an opportunity for residents and ratepayers to take an active role in shaping the future of the district. That’s the message from QLDC chief executive, Mike Theelen. “We’re encouraging anyone who wants