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
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is all geared up for the yearly influx of over 100,000 visitors during the busy summer holiday period. Alternative route signage will be in place to take the pressure off Frankton Road in Queenstown with free temporary overflow parking available at
Well-known Wanaka local Grant Ruddenklau has been elected as chairman of the new Upper Clutha A&P Society board. The Upper Clutha A&P Society owns and organises the annual Wanaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and pastoral events. Ruddenklau says he is delighted to act
The Amisfield Bistro, in its dramatic stone building overlooking Lake Hayes, is renowned for its innovative foodand spring is the time when the lighter menus feature fresh new ingredients foraged from the local region matched with the company’s distinctive wines. “Spring at Amisfield means long, lazy