Queenstown welcomed a new level of opulence and service with The Carlin Boutique Hotel officially opening this week.The one-of-a-kind, boutique luxury hotel is a labour of love for property developer, composer and hospitality industry veteran, Kevin Carlin. Undeterred by the pandemic complications, Carlin has personally overseen
Australian hospitality group Pacific Concepts recently brought their successful restaurant brands El Camino Cantina and The Bavarian restaurants to the new Upper Village precinct in the heart of Queenstown. El Camino Cantina and The Bavarian opened pre-Christmas, just in time for holiday trade, located on
Arrowtown was officially awarded the 2020 title as New Zealand’s most beautiful town and with its world-class golf courses, boutique art galleries, health and wellbeing offerings and easy outdoor access visitor are spoilt for choice this summer. “ Arrowtown is positioned as a place of wellness
Eade Gallery in Clyde is firmly established as a destination for diverse artworks by predominantly Central Otago artists and this summer the gallery continues its popular monthly solo exhibitions. “Summer is a wonderful time to visit the gallery with a variety of new and exciting works
Since launching in 2020 Wānaka based Tiaki Bees has been inundated with new customers keen to support their beehive hire venture. “ I was definitely surprised by the interest and support from private clients, schools and businesses signing up to lease a hive,” says owner Barna Szocs. “ It is
Conversations around hormonal changes and cycling through perimenopause and menopause are a day-to-day occurrence at The Reset Lab, a professional health studio focused on guiding women through life’s changes. The Wānaka based business is led by functional medicine practitioner Kaz von Heraud-Parker, a New Zealand registered naturopath, nutritionist
Queenstown professional fly fishing guides Simon Wilkinson and Roger Tompkins have launched a new fly fishing venture, Drift Boat Fly Fishing New Zealand, which provides a whole new take on angling. Qualified skippers and members of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guide Association (NZPFGA) Roger and
Cruising Lake Te Anau on a classic motor yacht Faith is a chance to study the history of the Fiordland National Park and the vintage sailing craft. Fiordland Historic Cruises operates morning, afternoon and evening scenic trips and private charters. “Our guests enjoy complimentary drinks and canapes while onboard and
Fiordland has a long history of floatplanes and Te Anau company Wings & Water is continuing the legacy with daily flights over the spectacular region. “There has been a floatplane based in Te Anau permanently ever since 1962 and today ours is the only one left
Clyde’s Eade Gallery is presenting several solo exhibitions during spring highlighting the work of celebrated South Island artists. Philip Beadle October 2021 Christchurch painter Philip Beadle’s rich subject matter will have wide appeal when he debuts his solo exhibition. “My immediate environment of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps