The University of Otago’s research retreat at Woolshed Bay, near Queenstown, is one of the most significant gifts any university in New Zealand has ever received, according to Vice-chancellor, Professor Harlene Hayne. The four-hectare property was donated by the Jardine family to the University of Otago’s
Being the best person you can be in life calls for a “can do” attitude and a wardrobe to match. Arrowtown’s boutique fashion store, Ikon, is a destination for high street fashion from New Zealand, Australian and international designers. “Autumn is a huge part of the year
The name Höglund is synonymous with modern Swedish art glass and revered internationally by art glass collectors and connoisseurs. Just under an hour’s drive from Queenstown, between Cromwell and Wanaka, the Central Otago Höglund Art Glass Gallery can be found. Swedish couple Ola and Marie Hoglund have
Sleek, stylish and contemporary, Issimo’s newest store at Queenstown Central is already a sought-after shopping destination. “We felt that a lot of people in the area were not driving into Queenstown anymore and therefore missing out on our boutique shoe store experience in Searle Lane,” says
Leaders in health, Life Pharmacy Wilkinsons, offer a definitive guide to products to help families happy and healthy as the season changes. Wilkinsons Pharmacy is a one-stop wellness shop in the heart of Queenstown and has a reputation for providing one of the widest ranges of leading
Wanaka’s Festival of Colour, launched in 2005 , is an extraordinary display of national and international theatre, dance, music, visual arts and ideas and the 2019 programme offers more than 35 shows and events. The biennial event, developed by celebrated festival director, Philip Tremewan, will be
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.
High on Queenstown Hill overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Waldmann Cottage is a beautifully restored historic property which successfully blends its fascinating past with modern day, contemporary features to create an exceptional home in an outstanding location. Built in 1874 the York Street house has a certain notoriety
Autumn is the season when Central Otago viticulturists are in the thick of harvest and new vintages are being released onto the market. No5 Church Lane exclusively presents Central Otago and South Island vintages and food and beverage manager, Sean White, says it’s an exciting
The Cloudy Bay Shed in Central Otago has been open only a short time but has already confirmed its place as a highlight on the region’s wine circuit. Established by leading Marlborough winery Cloudy Bay, the state-of-the-art cellar door and tasting room is nestled amongst the