Wānaka winery Paddon’s Paddock is making a name for itself being one of only four vineyards in New Zealand and the only one in Central Otago to produce the highly specialised wine varietal Sauvignon Gris. The winery is owned by Jackie and Chris Paddon who together with
Helping Kiwis and visitors connect with nature, enjoy their environment and create lifelong memories has been the driver for The Camp at Lake Hawea for more than 50 years. “There’s something special about packing up for a weekend away with friends in the great outdoors and
Scott Lilly and Dominic Yardley are specialists in customised steel and aluminium solutions and Lakeside Stainless Steel Ltd is filling a gap in the Southern Lakes market. Launched earlier in February their state-of-the-art workshop at 180 Glenda Drive in Queenstown houses the latest in sheet metal
Specialist Wānaka wool company The Woven Co has a strong following with its 100 per cent locally made New Zealand yarns appealing to knitting enthusiasts around the world. Michelle Stewart set up the company over ten years ago and has large data base of customers attracted by her high-quality
As a youngster Wānaka artist Shannon Courteney was fascinated with the art of making things and began her artistic journey while working in a café linked to a pottery factory in the North Island’s Matakana. “I always wanted to do something creative. After a few years
Arrowtown transforms into a vibrant alpine après ski village in winter. Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association manager Nicky Busst says “exploring our backyard and unearthing some of the delightful experiences Arrowtown and the surrounding area has on offer is a must do during winter for people having a day
The Remarkables Ski Area will be home to the southern hemisphere’s first Freeride World Tour Academy this winter. The Remarkables is affiliated with the sport’s pinnacle events – the Freeride World Tour and New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour and has been hosting the Freeride World Tour Qualifier since
Carrick is a small single estate award winning organic vineyard located in Bannockburn. Marketing manager Ashleigh Cleland says visiting their cellar door is the best way to experience their certified organic, estate grown wines along with their limited release and library wines. What options are there
Design enthusiast Celeste Benefield and her husband Isaac, a chartered accountant, recently purchased Wanaka Interiors and QT Magazine asked Celeste about the inspiration behind their new venture. What attracted you to investing in the interior design business? Wanaka Interiors showed an impressive track record with a quality
When two Central Otago builders won international acclaim last year for their boutique brand of gin brewed in Arrowtown they were overwhelmed with the award. Now Hamish Bourke and Stu Clark have done it again with their Rifters Gin. The company recently entered Rifters Original Dry Gin