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
Well known New Zealand owned and operated engineering practice, Babbage, has recently opened an office in Queenstown and attributes its success to its distinctive way of looking at and resolving issues spearheaded by the innovation and professionalism of its diverse team. “You can’t go for over 80 years without ups and
An entrepreneurial Central Otago wine company is eyeing international markets for its distinctive mulled wine syrup, The Changer, which it believes has global potential. Owners of Gibbston’s Mt Rosa, Ann and Guy Boanas, have been providing pre-mix mulled wine to bars and cafés in the area
The internationally renowned Gibbston wineries are billed as the southernmost vineyards in the world and in recent years have become an integral part of the Queenstown tourist trail. Around The Basin Bike Tours has recognised the signi cance and appeal of the Gibbston vineyards and its