Arrowtown’s Provisions café and The Boatshed café and bistro at the Frankton Marina reflect the enthusiasm owners Jane and Hal Shaw have for both heritage buildings and hospitality. Before taking on the café ventures the couple operated a ski lodge in Australia and developed hospitality for
One of New Zealand’s most challenging multisport endurance events returns to Wanaka in January 2019 with an exceptional line up of athletes vying for top honors. Red Bull Defiance, designed by world champion Kiwi multisporter and Ironman Braden Currie, is a gutsy two-day adventure race that
Cam Reed and Bas Smith have been flying the Queenstown property market flag at the helm of Ray White Queenstown for the past ten years and as business partners have developed complementary skillsets and demonstrated success, drive and an exceptional service standard. Both moved to Queenstown
Transitioning from winter to spring at Queenstown boutique store Issimo is an opportunity to take stock of new footwear arrivals from Europe and around the world. “ This season we are especially enamoured with new brands and designs arriving from Europe. We had a very successful
Ange and Nathan Imlach are celebrating their fifteenth anniversary spearheading Queenstown’s well-known specialist supermarket, Raeward Fresh. “Nathan and I were lucky enough to develop the Mediterranean Market in 2003 which was derived from the original family wholesale business. We renamed four years ago to Raeward Fresh
The Spa at Millbrook's 90-minute seasonal spa packages are tailormade for the Queenstown winter environment and are a combination of nurturing, warm and nourishing treatments. “The Winter Escape is the perfect solution for visiting skiers wanting a down day, or locals in need of some nurturing
Eichardt’s private hotel has ushered in a new way to experience their world class hospitality after parent company, the Imperium Collection, acquired luxury cruise liner the Pacific Jemm. The 24-metre Flacon 80 S is beautifully finished with old world charm, modern amenities and four luxury suites. “We
German-engineered timber ooring is creating a natural touch for signature homes and commercial buildings across New Zealand, based out of a barn near Queenstown’s historic Lower Shotover Bridge. Queenstown couple, Graeme and Vicky Rodwell are the exclusive nationwide importers and distributors of HARO. Their local showroom
A collaboration of experience and talent are the foundations of award winning Queenstown cafés Vudu Larder and Bespoke Kitchen owned by Michelle Freeman and Rae Ellis. Michelle established her original Vudu Café in Beach Street 21 years ago creating the template for their sought after food
Southern Discoveries has operated in Milford Sound – dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world” by poet Rudyard Kipling – for more than 60 years, offering several cruises and coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau. The cruise and kayak adventure was introduced in 2012 providing