No5 Church Lane elevates après ski to a new level with its selection of fine champagne, decadent cocktails, spicy mulled wine and Central Otago Pinot Noir. The cosy establishment is easy to find in Church Lane with its flame lit entrance. The intimate bar is
Clothing inspired by original gear worn on the 1953 summit of Everest by legendary Kiwi, Sir Edmund Hillary, is a talking point at a new store honouring his name at Queenstown Airport. The Edmund Hillary Collection is a premium lifestyle clothing label and reflects the style
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce is supporting global organisation SheEO, a funding initiativesupporting female led ventures, to champion local women entrepreneurs. The organisation is led by prominent businesswoman, Theresa Gattung, and is gaining popularity for its ability to bankroll and mentor business in New Zealand. “I heard
A new home of astronomy has opened in Takapo offering the world's first indoor, multimedia experience that combines Maori astronomy and science. Dark Sky Project, formerly Earth & Sky, today opened the doors to its new 1140sqm building on the Takapō lakefront. The centre includes the Dark
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