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
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,