Two health professionals with more than 25 years’ experience in emergency medicine have adapted their expertise to provide “ambulance at the top of the hill” solutions for people across Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago seeking immune system support. Carrie Richards and Heath Fraser, former paramedics and
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Sean Connolly brings his distinctive restaurant style to Queenstown with the opening of Pavilion Bar & Kitchens, the new culinary precinct in Queenstown Central. During his career spanning more than 40 years the Yorkshireman has won numerous awards, starred in a television
Alpine village development Mt Cardrona Station is celebrating several major milestones this winter headlined by the opening of the first stage of The Homestead which is the heart and soul of the station’s central village. Set on 400 hectares of land above the Cardrona Valley the
Wānaka indoor golf and driving range Full Swing Simulator is the brainchild of avid golfers Jason Bopp, Kahu Vincent and Jeff Campbell and this winter celebrates its first anniversary of operation. The three directors who originally met as students at Mount Aspiring College decided to launch the
Finz Seafood & Grill at Steamer Wharf is all about offering the freshest seafood dishes in Queenstown along with a diverse selection of meat dishes from the grill. “Seafood is our calling card and what we are best known for in Queenstown,” says restaurant manager Nicola
Jackson Orchards roadside store and pack house on the outskirts of Cromwell is a destination for quality orchard produce, freshly baked goods, locally sourced vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers and eco-friendly health and skin products. “The store is a hub for winter visitors to the region offering a
The Wool Press is Arrowtown’s leading store for high quality knitwear, functional outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories. Housed in an historic building in the hub of Arrowtown’s main street, The Wool Press stocks leading brands such as Merino Mink, Moke, Royal Merino, Icebreaker and Earth, Sea
Wānaka’s bespoke framing specialist The 45th Degree is renowned for its framed maps which elevate home and office interiors and create an ongoing talking point. “Part of their popularity is that Wānaka and Queenstown are such outdoorsy and active places and our maps are a nice cross-over
Bannockburn ceramicist Robert Franklin is known for producing striking ceramic art pieces that reflect his dedication to the craft over several decades. His home studio and gallery in Bannockburn is well worth a visit to view his fine porcelain, saggar fired ware and glazed stoneware. “My
When the world’s most exciting freeride mountain bike contest Natural Selection Bike was held on Mt Dewar in Queenstown in February local riders were stoked. New Zealand’s top freeride mountain bike athlete Robin Goomes, who won the prestigious Red Bull Rampage 2024, says it was brilliant