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
An elegant European-inspired Queenstown wine bar is raising a glass to its first year in business. Fino Wine Bar is celebrating its first anniversary this winter after opening in its superb location in the Queenstown Marina precinct on the shores of Lake Whakatipu last year. Co-owner Eugene
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
Wānaka’s newest wellness hub Holistic House is offering an internationally renowned, root-cause approach to health and wellbeing. Owner Olivia Lucas says functional medicine is a blend of modern science with traditional wisdom. “We aim to understand the ‘why’ behind peoples’ symptoms by looking at the whole
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
The Esplanade Apartments stand as a timeless piece of Dunedin’s coastal charm offering front row seats to the breathtaking beauty of St Clair beach. Originally part of a trio of grand buildings—including the historic Majestic Mansions and a stately villa—the Esplanade Apartments provide an unparalleled beachfront
The cycling wave has catapulted Central Otago into international recognition with its outstanding biking trails throughout the region and more in the pipeline. The spin off for cycle company Bike It Now! which is based in Clyde, Cromwell and Wānaka and co-owned by Kathryn Fletcher (Fletch),