Award-winning luxury Queenstown day spa, So Spa, recognised for its innovative and effective treatments, has released its summer skin damage remedy to combat the harsh environment synonymous with the Southern Lakes. So Spa manager Suiza Sevilla, says the new duo treatment includes a body massage followed
As a keen adventure racer, cyclist and recreational touch rugby player, Lisa Bates walks the talk and is passionate about sharing her knowledge through her visionary business, Form Imaging. Recently opened in the Five Mile shopping centre the company offers comprehensive orthopaedic imaging for bone density
New Zealand’s first fully “smart” hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Queenstown. The six-storey, mid-price hotel in Henry Street features the latest in-room technology, multiple social spaces and an impressive rooftop terrace with superb views of The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. “mi-pad
The renowned Auckland Opera Studio will present a twilight concert in a superb Wakatipu garden setting this summer, under the umbrella of the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society, whose goal is to help advance arts and culture in the community. The recently formed society staged the inaugural
Queenstown’s renowned No5 Church Lane is pioneering a local focus on exclusively South Island vintages. “We believe this is the first non-winery-based restaurant in New Zealand to offer a list exclusively drawn up from its local wine region, sitting alongside the selection of French Champagne,
The Imperium Collection’s recent acquisition of luxury Lake Wakatipu yacht, the Pacific Jemm, is a coup for visitors and locals, according to general manager James Cavanagh. “We are thrilled to be offering private charters on this opulent, modern day cruising vessel,” says James. “It’s perfect for
Malcolm and Meron Blakey are well on their way to achieving their ambition of creating the best beer garden in New Zealand with their Gibbston based Cargo Brewery & Kitchen fast becoming a significant destination. The original Waitiri Creek vineyard is the setting for their popular
High profile New Zealand winery, Cloudy Bay, has brought a fresh dynamic to the Central Otago region with the recent opening of its new cellar door – The Cloudy Bay Shed. The state-of-the-art cellar door and tasting room, located at the winery’s Northburn vineyard presents the
Summer collections at Lily & Esther toast the fashion genius of some of New Zealand’s most celebrated designers. Located in Clyde’s Holloway Street, the fashion haven is a highlight for locals and visitors to the area, stocking leading brands Kowtow, Company of Strangers, Standard Issue, Chaos
Embracing new trends is a significant focus for the team at Ikon each season with centring round high fashion collections from New Zealand, Australia and Europe. The established boutique store in Arrowtown’s Buckingham Street is a local fashion leader. “We are lucky enough to have some of