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
As the Wānaka property market continues on an upward trend First National Wānaka is working hard behind the scenes to meet the needs of clients. Owner Quentin Landreath says his team’s collective approach to selling real estate across the region is well recognised. “ We are lucky
The contemporary Edgewater Resort was officially opened in July 1986 by the Rt. Hon. Mike Moore the then Minister of Tourism and for 35 years it has remained a Wānaka hospitality landmark. The 103-room hotel, situated on ten acres of prime lakefront land, Edgewater Lake Wānaka, has retained its
Innovation, sustainability and community engagement are at the forefront of the new Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka at Three Parks Business Centre. Brothers Martin and Allan Dippie have owned the local Mitre 10 since 2000 and have built the state-of-the-art store to demonstrate innovation in construction materials and technologies. General
Wanaka photographer Wendy van der Linde is transforming the way parents remember their birth experience by documenting the entire birthing experience through photography. “ My business WanaBirth officially began when I advertised a portfolio model call for birth photography. I am a family photographer and mum
Twelve months on from opening at The Precinct Ukiyo Salon & Co owners and Jaimee Whiston and Mikaela Edwards are reaping the rewards of establishing their business in Wānaka. “It’s been incredible,” says Jaimee. “We were only open three weeks before last year’s covid 19 lockdown, which
Leading outdoor company Merrell is celebrating 40 years in business worldwide with a range of innovative campaigns rolling out internationally to encourage more people into the greater outdoors. New Zealand has six Merrell stores owned and operated by Canterbury based Nevada Sport which also own Queenstown store