Bringing a festive blend of small businesses together in one marketplace was Emma Mowat’s vision for Wānaka’s Gather Market. “We held our first market in December last year and the response was unreal. People loved discovering local talent with stallholders having a successful day,” says Emma.
The Stoaker Room Wānaka is celebrating its second year in operation following in the footsteps of its successful sister restaurant in Cromwell. Located beside the Cardrona Valley Road the bistro is a hive of activity during winter. “This is the perfect place to stop for skiers
Edgewater’s signature Lakefront Restaurant and Bar offers distinctive, warm and inviting hospitality throughout winter. “It is much loved by locals and visitors for its comfortable surroundings, warm fireplace and stunning lake and mountain views,” says head chef Chris Nelson. “If you’re staying in town Edgewater is
Owned by women and created for women Wānaka’s luxury athleisure store Fearless promotes active and leisure wear plus accessories to support healthy lifestyles. “We focus on sourcing top luxury leisurewear brands such as New Zealand designer labels Marlow, Clique and Rose Road along with our very
Specialist gift store Thieving Kea blends contemporary jewellery, textiles, clothing and designer goods in its special location in downtown Wānaka. “Our small, charming cottage is directly across from Lake Wānaka offering quality and well-priced goods,” says owner Becky Roberts. “We have beautiful winter items including cashmere beanies,
Wānaka fashion store Bella is a style destination for high quality garments from leading New Zealand designers. “Bella’s long standing success is testament to over a decade of considered customer service combined with an ongoing commitment to top New Zealand designers and easy wear labels which
Corban Taylor likes the idea of a garage being a welcoming space rather than just a through way to a home which is the inspiration behind Garage Gurus. The Wānaka business creates design led garages and toy sheds featuring customised cabinetry components and modules. “As a builder
Wānaka’s extensive outdoor community was the motivation for Elise Le Compte to open Reform Wānaka following on from the success of her reformer Pilates studio in Christchurch. “Wānaka is an incredibly active place and we felt Reform's dynamic style of reformer Pilates would thrive here,” says Elise. “
An après ski pop up restaurant at Wānaka’s Rippon Vineyard hall headed by London trained chef Sam Metcalfe of Raspberry Creek Catering Co is a winter dining experience with a difference. “The Chef’s Table is our shared dining concept that’s a wonderful way to sample locally
Matariki Arrowtown Kā-Muriwai returns to Arrowtown on June 28 for its third year with a new image and a new name. “The aim for 2024 is to bring Matariki back to its roots,” says Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association manager Nicky Busst. “It started as a