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QUEENSTOWN & SOUTHERN LAKES WINTER EDITION 23
Your experience starts here. Contact reception for bookings.
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DO NOT REMOVE.
enjoy a slice of
paradise at Millbrook
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property the spa dining golf
Millbrook’s outstanding landscape and award winning resort Immerse your body in the peaceful spa at Millbrook. Experience modern contemporary cuisine in a Co-host to the BMW New Zealand Open, and voted
facilities provide the perfect environment for the ultimate in lifestyle The award-winning team are dedicated to pampering spectacular location at the award-winning Millhouse New Zealand and Oceania’s Best Golf Hotel at the Inaugural
living. Our premier world-class resort is surrounded by magnificent their guests in the wonderful surroundings of the resort. Restaurant. Sourcing the best local ingredients we offer World Golf Awards 2014 – make sure you play this championship
mountains and blessed with stunning scenery and enjoys four superb cuisine in an inviting and romantic environment. course while staying at Millbrook.
distinct seasons. It is a special place for everyone to enjoy. Our award-winning spa’s vision is to uplift, replenish
and create an experience of wellness for mind, body and Open daily from 6pm for evening dining Millbrook exploits the dramatic terrain fully, delivering
Freehold properties for sale at Millbrook range from new home soul, using the most luxurious and innovative spa treatments. Reservations advised world-class golf. This 27 hole golf course offers three fabulous
and land packages, bare land blocks which enable owners to Phone 0800 800 604 or 03 441 7000 nine-hole courses, each named after local prominent
personalise their home design, existing villas, cottages and large With our guests relaxation and wellness goals in mind, landmarks: the Remarkables, the Arrow and the Coronet Nine.
fairway homes - all in New Zealand’s fastest growing region. The Spa at Millbrook offers a comprehensive choice of Take in the surrounds with a glass of Central Otago wine or
luxurious Elemis treatments. With a selection of rejuvenating, perfectly chilled beer on the sunny courtyard at The Hole Millbrook Resort offers world-class golf facilities and services,
The maturity and longevity of Millbrook over the years has nourishing and lifting facials, invigorating and therapeutic in One café - it’s a great place to kick back after a day’s which includes:
provided owners with the security to continue to reinvest here massages, and a range of relaxing, detoxifying and sightseeing or golf. Delicious muffins, cakes and pastries • NZPGA qualified golf coaching
– some now progressing to building expansive fairway homes, hydrating body treatments, our spa menu is designed to all freshly baked onsite complement our great coffee. • Golf schools for individuals or groups of up to six
a testimony to Millbrook’s constant flight to quality. deliver results for every guest. With ten treatment rooms • Putting and chipping greens
available, we are able to offer experiences for individuals Open from 9am till late for casual dining • Unique covered driving range
If you are interested in viewing properties for sale during your or larger groups. • New Zealand and Australian Golf Club Affiliated green fee rates
time here please contact us – Kobe Cuisine is closed during the winter season,
Open daily from 9am with a selection of Japanese dishes available from Open daily
Call our Property and Membership Team on 0800 800 604 Phone 0800 800 604 or 03 441 7017 The Millhouse Restaurant during this period. Phone The Proshop on 03 441 7010 to book a tee time or a
or 03 441 7062 or visit us at The Property Office on
lesson
The Avenue at Millbrook. ‘A Taste of Kobe’ menu is available Tuesday to Sunday,
6pm till late at The Millhouse Restaurant
Reservations advised
speak with our concierge team for more information and ideas Phone 0800 800 604 or 03 441 7000
around activities you can do at Millbrook and the surrounding region
your concierge
Your concierge team is led by Senior Concierge – Gary McGrath
Gary and his team thoroughly enjoy getting to know our guests and
recommending activities best suited to meet individual wants and needs.
Ensuring a personal, enjoyable and memorable Queenstown experience.
“We were looked after here so well I wish we could live there stress free for the
rest of my life. We were driven in cars, mini buses and golf carts to wherever we
wanted to get to in the resort or as far as Queenstown. The Senior Concierge Gary
was particularly efficient, charming and helpful. They arranged for us to jump off
a bridge and jet boat the Shotover river and dropped me off for a bit off trekking
in the nearby hills. Food and all the usual stuff you would expect were all spot on
as per their five stars. If you fancy your adventure without the hustle and bustle of
Queenstown book it.” CraigMcG / DeniseD – TripAdvisor
popular activities KIA ORA! AND WELCOME
TO QUEENSTOWN & THE SOUTHERN LAKES
This may look like a magazine but it’s really the main tool you need to get the most
out of your stay.
FREE BOOKING SERVICE
As well as knowing the region inside and out, the booking staff at reception are
all tuned in to the contents of the publication, so they can tell you more about the
activities on offer - as they’ve sampled most of them, and make your bookings,
all free of charge.
So have a good look through the pages, see what you fancy, get in touch with the
SKYLINE SHOTOVER JET
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concierge team and have a great time!
Luge experience! As well as the tranquil uphill Gondola ride ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over
and the thrilling downhill Luge tracks, Skyline offers plenty of 3 million people since 1965, and now it’s your turn! Take a unique
other things to do in New Zealand such as walking tracks,
mountain biking trails, cultural experiences, a dventure activities
breathtaking ride through dramatic Canyons, and hold on tight PRICING
for Queenstown’s ONLY exhilarating FULL 360 degree spins.
and great dining o ptions, all with unsurpassed scenic views. The only company permitted to operate in the spectacular
All pricings in this magazine are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and include GST.
Shotover River Canyons. The prices are valid from 1 June 2016 to 10 October 2016 unless stated otherwise
and are subject to change.
QUEENSTOWN MAGAZINE EDITION 23
OVER THE TOP HELICOPTERS REAL JOURNEYS PUBLISHER Whyte Waters Group
Over the Top is Queenstown’s only locally owned and They offer a variety of experiences in some of the most beautiful ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES WHYTE WATERS GROUP LTD DESIGN Suze Higgins, Kelly Christiansen
Blair McCulloch admin@whytewaters.com // 03 441 4733 CONTRIBUTORS Chris Parvin,
operated helicopter company, that specialises in exclusive and places on earth – from stunning Milford Sound to spectacular
blair.mcculloch@whytewaters.com www.whytewaters.com Alice Jones, Destination Queenstown
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tours are all favourites, but remember Over the Top Helicopter’s world so inspirational. Auckland // Northland // Rotorua // Taupo // Kaikoura // Hanmer // Christchurch // Methven // Wanaka // Queenstown
motto is... “Your itinerary is limited only by your imagination.”
CONTENTS
1 How to Book
Activities 12 Shopping
With a diverse range of retailers,
even the shopping can give
30 Fiordland
Containing some of New
Zealand’s best-known scenic
you an adrenaline rush in icons: Milford Sound, Doubtful
Queenstown! Sound, Mitre Peak and a number
of the Great Walks.
20 Arrowtown
Charming and quirky – a
delightful gold rush village below
the beautiful peaks that surround
the sparkling Arrow River.
4 Queenstown
32 Local
Queenstown is recognised as New
Zealand’s premier visitor destination and
‘The Adventure Capital of the World’. Activities
It’s all here – the best activities in one
place, so you can spend more time
8 Legendary Central
Otago Wine
experiencing this spectacular alpine
environment.
For those who like a glass of
wine – you would be mad to 26 Walking &
Cycling Capital
56
miss the Central Otago region.
Rainy Day
Don’t leave town until you’ve experienced
at least one track in this internationally
Activities
10
renowned and scenery-rich region.
The Great Outdoors
From golfing to fishing, jet
boating to tramping, skiing to
people-watching... activities in
the great outdoors are bountiful! 28 Glenorchy
You cannot go past the
92 Lake Wanaka
A land of outdoor adventures,
award-winning wines and fine
Glenorchy region for some of food, and arts and culture,
the best scenery New Zealand influenced by its spectacular
has to offer. setting.
29 Skippers Canyon
Dive into the steep history of
this canyon and take wonderful
holiday memories back home.
Queenstown
Queenstown was named because “it was FOUR SEASONS pursuits, but once the sun is gone
evenings can get cool!
festival gets underway with a spectacular
fireworks display.
offer transport to and from Queenstown.
Extensive state-of-the-art snowmaking
Queenstown has four distinct seasons
fit for Queen Victoria”. It is recognised as and each provides its own special reason Winter (June to August) is a magical High in The Remarkables mountain range,
ensures a long season with quality snow
New Zealand’s premier visitor destination for visiting the region. season of snowcapped mountains and The Remarkables Ski Area offers a true
throughout.
and ‘The Adventure Capital of the World’. Spring (September to November) blue skies. Weather is crisp and cold with alpine experience with an untamed wild
LEGEND OF THE LAKE
weather can be unpredictable; beautiful fine calm days after morning frosts. The quality. Families flock here for the gentle
Queenstown sits on the edge of Lake
one moment, showers the next. Blossom ski season usually opens in June, and learner slopes in view of the sun deck, while
Wakatipu, some 399m at its deepest, five
the Southern Lakes region features six freestyle skiers and boarders relish the
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake ADVENTURE CAPITAL trees burst into life and the warm days of kilometres at its widest and an impressive
Wakatipu, Queenstown is framed by the November arrive. international standard ski areas and an ‘Parklife’ and challenging off-piste slopes.
Queenstown offers an amazing array 84km long. Curiously, the lake level rises
majestic Remarkables mountain range. aprés ski culture to match.
of activities to thrill adventure seekers. Summer (December to February) is hot and falls from 12cm to 20cm on average
The town sits 310 metres above sea
level. The best part of this special place
However, you don’t have to be an and dry with long days where the outdoor Majestic snowcapped mountains and ‘Curiously, the lake every 27 minutes.
a vibrant town centre that comes alive
is the spectacular alpine scenery. Lakes,
adrenaline junkie to have a fabulous
time. There is a huge range of activities
living is good. Dawn is as early as 5am
while dusk is around 10pm. with off-piste entertainment has enabled
level rises and Maori legend claims that a local ogre
rivers, and the huge variety of contrasting for people of all ages and all levels of
While summer in Queenstown is seriously
Queenstown to earn the reputation of falls from 12cm to called Matau was punished for abducting
a chief’s daughter by being burned to
environments, can all be easily accessed
and enjoyed.
adventure.
rejuvenating, the enviable alpine climate
being Australasia’s premium winter sports
and entertainment destination.
20cm on average death in his sleep. The flames and heat of
Originally an 1860s goldmining camp,
Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crisp
clean air, and just so much to do. From
and long leisurely days are ideal for
It all kicks off with The American Express
every 27 minutes.’ the fire melted the snow on surrounding
mountains, which ran into a huge hole
adventurous holidays and fantastic outdoor
Queenstown has a compact and bungy jumping to a relaxing massage, jet Queenstown Winter Festival. Widely where Matau fell, creating Lake Wakatipu.
living. Fortunately this isn’t the only time Just an 18km drive away, Coronet Peak
sophisticated downtown area, tucked boating to helicopter flights, the hard part regarded as the biggest winter bash in Shaped like a massive ‘S’, the lake certainly
that Queenstown is a hive of activity... is known for its diverse terrain, fantastic
around a picturesque bay. There is a is trying to fit everything in. You can relax, the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a 10-day, resembles a sleeping giant. Despite his
permanent buzz downtown where you’ll In autumn (March to May), the spectacular views and cosmopolitan ambience. A
unwind and rejuvenate, or find out why 60-event entertainment epic to which ill-treatment, Matau’s resilient heart could
find a lively café and bar scene as well as changing colours of the trees take place. fully-sealed access road makes it one of
Queenstown is ‘The Adventure Capital of everyone’s invited. The region comes not be stopped and its eternal pulsing
excellent shopping. Warm days allow for most summertime the easiest ski areas to reach, but for those
the World’. alive in the last week of June as the causes the lake to rise and fall.
who don’t want to drive, regular shuttles
4 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 5
Skifield Transfers including Coronet Peak
and The Remarkables
THE SEARCH FOR POUNAMU HAKITEKURA’S WATERY DEMISE away early to swim across the lake. The Sightseeing Tours
Early Maori explorers were drawn to the Hakitekura was the adventurous daughter fire she lit caught the villagers’ attention Wine Tours
and they celebrated young Hakitekura
Southern Lakes area in search of coveted of a local chief. She belonged to the Kati
as the first person ever to swim across
Conference Bookings
pounamu (greenstone or jade). Pounamu Mamoe tribe which inhabited Tahuna,
was deemed taonga (treasure) and in the Queenstown’s first Maori village. Lake Wakatipu. A legend in her own right, Affordable Group Transfers
Hakitekura met her end when she dived
absence of any local metals, was used to
In summer months the Kati Mamoe from a steep cliff to join her lover and
Can Carry up to 11 Passengers
craft tools, weapons and jewellery.
people loved to swim in Lake Wakatipu. miscalculated the distance. Only Taxi Company Authorised to use
Gnarly Mount Cosmos near Glenorchy Hakitekura would observe the swimmers
Whatever time of the year you choose to ‘Taxi Charge’ in Queenstown
had to be climbed to reach Te Horo, a having fun from high on the slopes of Ben
legendary landslide site particularly rich Lomond. One day she tucked some flax visit Queenstown, be sure to make the
Photograph: Coronet Peak, NZ Ski
Airport Transfers
most of all this beautiful region has to
in pounamu. Early Maori would dig huge to make a fire into a dry parcel and crept
offer.
Credit: Neil Kerr
Mobility Taxi Available
boulders of pounamu from the quarry
then roll them down the mountain to break
into smaller pieces for transportation
downstream and onwards up the coast of Did You Know?
the South Island. This region was the main The sunniest month ever recorded was
Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s
source of pounamu until decades later, November 1937 with 302.3 hours of
longest lake (84km) and third largest
the precious stone was discovered on the sunshine - that’s an average of over
(291 sq km). It’s also 399m deep, putting
West Coast. Captain Cook arrived to tales 10 hours of sunlight per day!!!
the lake floor below sea level.
of a taniwha or monster, which spouted •••
•••
The Remarkables (2,343 m) is one of
greenstone from its mouth. Today the Lake Wakatipu rises and falls from
only two mountain ranges in the world
area is under the guardianship of the local 12cm – 20cm on average
that run truly North to South.
iwi (tribe), Ngai Tahu, and the Department every 27 minutes.
The other is The Rockies.
of Conservation.
6 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 7
Legendary
Central Otago Wine
Thrust into the wine world in 2008
with a win at the London International
Wine Challenge for Champion Red
Wine. Wild Earth now produces Pinot
Noir, Rosé, Riesling and Pinot Gris to
name a few.
Wild Earth is about food, wine and a
wild time. Premium Pinot Noir’s are
their passion, but pairing these wines
to food cooked out of a wine barrel
Central Otago’s rugged southern region is the perfect blend of fabulous winery tour of their original Home
Block vineyard and an enticing wine tasting
Amisfield is a Central Otago-based specialist
producer of Pinot Noir and aromatic white is the ultimate flavour experience.
scenery, action, adventure and cuisine – and for those who like a in New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Wine wines created from fruit sustainably grown
The QBQ Wine Barrel Cooker
experts at Gibbston’s Cellar Door will take on their estate vineyard beneath the
glass of wine – you would be mad to miss it. you through the finer points of wine tasting, picturesque Pisa Mountain range in the
steams, smokes, bakes and grills a
range of dishes, right out of a retired
and you can learn how Gibbston Valley Cromwell Basin. Only 15 minutes from
French oak wine barrel. Flavours of
The Central Otago wine region is the rooms and restaurants to more boutique also offering all week tastings and winery handcraft their award winning varietals on central Queenstown and back-dropped
each dish are specifically chosen
world’s southern-most commercial wine tasting experiences right at the cellar door. and vineyard tours by arrangement. a tour and tasting experience. Gibbston by the Remarkables Mountain Range, is
Valley Winery Restaurant is renowned as The Amisfield Bistro. The food here is an to accompany their wines and the
producing region. Its inland mountainous
Gibbston is a narrow valley enclosed by Bannockburn on the southern banks of the a premium Central Otago wine and food expression of local seasonal ingredients most popular dish is the signature
location, interwoven with lakes and deep
mountains where about 250 hectares of Kawarau near Cromwell is a very warm, experience - and all this only 25 minutes elegantly prepared, and is an ultimate ‘Oak Stave’ tasting platter, served
river gorges provides a unique semi-
vines are planted on sloping, north facing dry district containing 15 vineyards. Terra from Queenstown. complement to the wines. So much so, with matching wines. Taste the wild
continental climate and creates New
land on the south bank of the Kawarau Sancta (‘sacred earth’) focuses on not just Amisfield hosted Prince William and Princess side at Wild Earth’s Restaurant and
Zealand’s most stunning vineyard setting Just twenty minutes further towards
River. Gibbston is home to 11 vineyards making thrilling and memorable wines, but Kate for a Central Otago wine tasting & their Cellar Door or Wild Earth Catering
and award-winning wines. Cromwell along the Kawarau Gorge, and
including the globally acclaimed Peregrine on providing people with great experiences. signature canapés in April 2014. is available in many locations around
Jean Desire Feraud - a French immigrant Wines, award-winning boutique Waitiri Carrick Wines incorporates a cellar door into the small historic mining town of
the region or in your own back yard.
gold miner, first planted vines and began Creek, family driven Chard Farm and and delectable restaurant, and exclusive Mt Bannockburn is the restaurant and cellar You can choose from several different
small-scale commercial wine production in medal winners – Coal Pit. Difficulty Wines is home to some of Central door of Wild Earth that produces some travelling routes to encompass vineyards, 803 Kawarau Gorge Road,
the Central Otago region over 100 years Otago’s oldest and most revered vineyards. outstanding examples of the region’s Pinot spectacular scenery and adrenaline driven Goldfields Mining Centre,
The Cromwell Basin contains the largest Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir activities - with fantastic local produce,
ago, winning medals in Australian wine Kawarau Gorge, State Highway 6,
concentration of vines, 27 vineyards in an Out of nearly 90 choices of wineries, ranging Rose. Wine tastings are available daily art and craft sprinkled along the way.
competitions. From the 1990’s the industry Cromwell
area framed by the Kawarau River, Lake from simple tasting rooms to elegant and catering is available for any special Alternatively, you may enjoy as many Central
began to expand rapidly and the area now
Dunstan and the mystifying Pisa mountain restaurants and private dining, it would be events. Wild Earth Restaurant creates Otago wines as possible on a custom-made www.wildearthwines.co.nz
boasts over 80 wineries.
range. The vineyards are diverse and all remiss for any discernable wine connoisseur a true Central Otago wine and food winery tour. Whichever way you go, if you are
The vineyards are spread throughout similarly tempting, including the gold to travel to the region and not visit some of Opening Hours: 10am-5pm
experience, incorporating both traditional serious about wine, set aside at least three
several picturesque valleys separated medal winners - Rockburn, Wooing Tree the champions of the local industry. 7 days a week.
and wild foods in each of their dishes that days to tantalise your tastebuds with award
by mountains and lakes. Each winery is Vineyard with the cellar door open for are carefully crafted around one of their winning food and wine in this breathtaking
Gibbston Valley is the oldest and largest
unique; from large, well-staffed tasting tastings 7 days a week and Aurum Wines delectable wines. Central Otago landscape.
cellar door in the region and offers a
8 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 9
Queenstown’s
Winter Wonderland
Majestic, snowcapped mountains to play on during the day and a vibrant
town centre that comes alive with off-piste entertainment as the lifts close,
add up to Queenstown – Australasia’s winter sports and fun capital.
At the end of June, Queenstown The undulating slopes and superb facilities There are three sunny bowls accessed
celebrates the onset of winter. The beckon skiers and snowboarders, young by three quad chairs, one magic carpet
American Express Queenstown Winter and old, from around the globe. Coronet and a beginner tow. North-facing with
Festival is simply the biggest winter event Peak is a fantastic place to visit either with fantastic views and a relaxed atmosphere,
in the Southern Hemisphere. A 10-day, or without a board or skis. The Remarkables is a great place to soak
60-event entertainment epic to which up winter sun and watch the playful antics
Its groomed trails, Fruju Halfpipe, Dirty
everyone’s invited, locals and visitors alike. of New Zealand’s native parrot, the kea.
Dog Terrain Park and rolling off-piste
It’s a true celebration of Queenstown, the are accessed by a six seater express The emphasis is on fun, especially for
snow areas, the community and all that chair, an express quad, a double chair, beginner and intermediate skiers and
makes this beautiful mountain town unique. a T-bar, magic carpet and beginner tow. snowboarders - or at the other end of the
Extensive, state-of-the-art snowmaking scale - freestylers seeking the powder-
Queenstown’s snow areas, Coronet Peak
ensures a long season with quality snow filled chutes between the peaks. There
and The Remarkables are breathtakingly
throughout. is also the purpose built Ozone Tubing
beautiful with stunning views of Lake
Park for those family members looking for
Wakatipu and endless mountain peaks.
THE REMARKABLES something not too serious to do.
CORONET PEAK Across the valley and high in The
Remarkables mountain range, The
A microcosm of Queenstown and just an
Remarkables snow area offers a true alpine WINTERY & WONDERFUL
18km drive away, Coronet Peak is known
experience with an untamed wild quality.
for its diverse terrain, fantastic views, Coronet Peak & The Remarkables // 33
Towering peaks shelter three sunny bowls
cosmopolitan ambience and its weekend Cardrona Alpine Resort // 39
where 220 skiable hectares of terrain
nightlife. A fully sealed access road makes
spread across 700 hectares of reserve. UnderDog New Zealand // 48
it one of the easiest ski areas to reach.
Families flock here for the gentle learner Queenstown Ice Arena // 49
For those who don’t want to drive, regular
slopes in view of the sun deck, while
shuttles offer transport to and from Southern Lakes Heliski // 89
freestyle skiers and boarders relish the
Queenstown.
‘Parklife’ and challenging off-piste slopes.
10 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 11
BOSS
H U G O B O S S
BEN SHERMAN
SCOTCH & SODA
AMSTERDAM COUTURE
diesel
Spending Time
in Queenstown
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With the exception of the odd supermarket fashion accessories to high performance and utilises the specialty wool from New
it’s fair to say every shop in Queenstown is products for the great outdoors would Zealand’s high country merino sheep. FORMAL SUIT HIRE
selling high quality souvenirs – and there’s be a major leap in most places; in Countless generations of the animals We have a contemporary range of TAILORED FORMAL SUITS available
to hire for a black tie event or for that very SPECIAL WEDDING DAY.
something for every persuasion. Whatever Queenstown it’s a two-minute walk. have spent long seasons on top of craggy
treasures you choose to purchase, from mountains thousands of feet high, and
Never was a tag-line more apt than at
award-winning contemporary art to their evolution has ensured a covering of
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in this unique and picturesque town with heat when the weather turns cold.
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its positively humming atmosphere.
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12 // QUEENSTOWNARTBAY GALLERY
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Queenstown
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luxurious possum fibre, and KapuaTM company’s made its name in impeccably made to measure garments. As a style to express yourself and your personality through.“
– a unique cashmere/possum blend. produced clothing for people with style. statement, clothes from Sergios lend any
Over 95% of the collections are occasion a generous air of elegance for
The Untouched World boasts to be the
made in New Zealand. discerning gentlemen of all ages.
only fashion company in the world to be
Both Winter and Summer Collections recognised by the United Nations for its If its contemporary New Zealand Art Enjoy the journey.
are available exclusively at sustainability, so you’ll soon discover their by award-winning artists you’re after, Colour your life.
Untouched World Queenstown year
round, perfect if you are travelling,
relaxed designer lines all use materials visit multi award winning Artbay Gallery Love your art.
sourced for their ability to put back, rather on Marine Parade and experience this
or looking for gifts to send home.
than take from the planet. The clothing gallery’s unique space and vibrant,
Untouched World Queenstown is 13 Marine Parade, Queenstown • +64 3 4429090 • artbay.co.nz
for all ages, reflects fashion trends but diverse and ever-changing collection of
located in the gorgeous, heritage
Eichardts Building. retains individuality whilst staying true to New Zealand contemporary art. Artbay
a serious philosophy. It’s a perfect fit for Gallery aims to build their business around
It’s open from 9.00am daily so
Queenstown, especially with a location making the arts exciting, interesting and
there’s every excuse to pop in after
overlooking Lake Wakatipu - one of the accessible for more people. This unique
a day’s adventure.
most attractive pieces of Untouched gallery offers modern contemporary art
Untouched World, Eichardts
World you could find! for sale, with an overall vision of offering
Building, 1 The Mall, Queenstown
their guests an Art Experience. The team
www.utwqueenstown.com Just because this town has casual
at Artbay Gallery prides themselves on
sophistication down pat doesn’t mean
14 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 15GET YOUR FREE
their knowledge, experience and passion atmosphere could sit alongside any other near the entrance and New Zealand’s
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for New Zealand art, and look forward to stylish and exciting centre of elegance. omnipresent Warehouse – both of them
welcoming you to the gallery. Meanwhile, some 15 minutes along the presented in tasteful timber and stone.
lakeside drive to Frankton there’s a more Remarkables Park has a great collection
Despite the buzz of a much bigger city,
contemporary shopping opportunity, of boutique fashion and outdoors shops,
Queenstown started life as a small
equally stocked with attractive goodies, plus chain clothing and footwear outlets,
town and the region still only boasts a
and equally Queenstown in its approach. bookstores, electronics shops, furniture
population of around 17,000 people. This
showrooms, banks and a neat selection of
neat settlement makes for a perfectly There can’t be many out-of-town shopping
cafés and restaurants too.
compact and stress-free shopping centres overlooked by sights like the
experience for the retail connoisseur. Not benevolent Remarkables range, and Queenstown’s shopping experience AUCKLAND // ROTORUA // TAUPO
to mention the liberal sprinkle of divine offering a stunning view down the barrel of offers you a huge variety in quality gifts, CHRISTCHURCH // WANAKA // QUEENSTOWN
cafés and eateries – where in an area as the valley along its foothills. Remarkables contemporary art, specialised clothing,
cosy as this every one of them has no Park is where the locals come to shop, unique fashion and accessories all within
choice but to compete on the highest hence a large New World supermarket the distinctive and idyllic backdrop
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standard of quality. Once you’ve made all of Queenstown. The retail staff and
your exciting purchases, you’re going to community of this well known and social
need some well-earned relaxation. little town are big on smiles, service
RETAIL THERAPY and providing you with exactly what
The pedestrian Queenstown Mall is the
Remarkables Park Town Centre // 18 you need or desire – in both product
perfect spot for a break. A shopping street
Arrowtown // 22 and experience. All your expectations
where café tables and restaurant balconies
Art Bay Gallery // 15 will undoubtedly be exceeded as soon
host a hubbub of diners throughout
Sergios // 13 as you step out and begin your exciting
the day and evenings. The outlook is
shopping experience in Queenstown. Go
most definitely Queenstown, and the Aotea Gifts // 3
for it – it’s all there waiting for you!
Outside Sports // 11, 82
Untouched World // 0, 14
16 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 17Where tourists
feel like locals!
Shop, eat, drink, relax
A great place to spend the day in the sunshine. With a choice of
restaurants, cafes, takeaway food, bars and shopping it’s a social
hub that has everything you need in one place.
Come to Remarkables Park Shopping Centre, located in Frankton, next to Shop, eat, drink, relax
the airport. With plenty of parking and shops, this is your perfect place
to shop, eat, drink and relax for the day!
Remarkables Park Town Centre is
aking the most of its the spacious New World Supermarket World. Here you will find an extensive line book travel at Flight Centre. For all your open seven days a week
stunning location beneath offers great pricing with a wide range of of sporting goods from clothing to fishing, hair and beauty needs wander in to either 9am - 6pm, Restaurants until 9pm.
the majestic Remarkables food and wine including camping, golf, dive and snow sports the Cutting Room or D-Fine Me Hair &
mountain range, the Town Centre is a New Zealand gourmet goods and equipment. Beauty – no appointment necessary.
destination – a place to browse, eat, relax specialised international products. It’s Conveniently, H&J’s Outdoor World also
and enjoy time out. a wonderful supermarket and a social does a great line in rental gear including Queenstown’s breath taking scenery may
There’s a great array of shops, all sorts touchstone for the wider Queenstown skis, snowboards and mountain bikes. inspire you to look at bringing a fresh new
of services, a selection of cafés and community. Family shoppers will love Bed, Bath & look into your home. Remarkables Park
restaurants, outdoor areas for sitting and Gift shopping is a breeze. H&J Smith is Beyond and Postie while ladies clothes Town Centre has a variety of home stores
dining and plenty of free storefront car one of New Zealand’s oldest department shopping is a joy at dt carter, and Wild to tempt you. Smiths City has a huge
parking. stores offering fashion, cosmetics, South where you will find an exciting range range of furniture, appliances and sporting
For those arriving by car, the views down homeware and manchester products. of fashion labels for men and women. For goods for any household, Noel Leeming
the valley and up to The Remarkables, You’ll also find quality giftware at footwear, Hannahs provides for the whole has appliances and electronics.
easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere Redcurrent and Mooch. Whitcoulls for family. Then take a break from your busy holiday
combine to set a pleasant tempo for your magazines and books and for low priced The Town Centre offers a great mix of shopping with a coffee from Evoque or
visit. By public transport, Connectabus necessities, The Warehouse, 2Cheap and services from banking to medical. There’s The Coffee Club. Relax and dine at one
provides regular connections with central CanShop are legendary for their bargains the Queenstown Medical Centre above of our many eateries such as Hamills,
Queenstown or Arrowtown. From all parts, on almost everything! Canterbury of New the Unichem Remarkables Pharmacy. Thaitanium, St Pierres Sushi, Pita Pit or
a well developed trail system makes it easy Zealand, the world’s leading rugby apparel You will also find Bay Audiology, Starlight Restaurant.
to get to the Town Centre by foot or by brand, offers iconic New Zealand clothing, Specsavers, Yoga Nadi, Health There are clean restrooms and a state- of-
bike. makes a perfect gift for sports loving Connect, for massages, Configure Gym the-art Parents Room with change tables,
For those holidaying in an apartment, recipients. and Health 2000 for organic and herbal plenty of room for playing (including
holiday home or motel, you will no doubt If you’ve been drawn to the region for its products and Skin Institute Queenstown playpen and fun murals) and facilities
want to stock your cupboards with quality adventure activities then check out the for day cosmetic treatment. Sort out your suited to smaller family members.
food and beverage. Betty’s Liquor and outdoor adventure store, H&J’s Outdoor banking needs at ASB Bank or BNZ,
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Opening Hours 9am - 6pm Restaurants until 9pm Phone 04-451-0440 waters.remarkablesparktowncentre.co.nz QUEENSTOWN // 19Where history
meets nature
Arrowtown is charming and quirky – a delightful Our local ski fields are Coronet Peak, The
gold rush village below the beautiful peaks that sur- Remarkables and Cardrona Ski Resort. Three top
round the sparkling Arrow River. golf courses lie within 3 minutes of Arrowtown –
The village’s historic heart is Buckingham Street, the famous Millbrook Resort, The Hills and The
with small town heritage buildings stretching Arrowtown Golf Club. The village hosts the pictur-
into a tree-lined avenue of tiny miner’s cottages. esque Arrowtown trails, a cluster of attractive walk-
Buildings in this lovely precinct house shops, gal- ing and cycling tracks, many suitable for beginners.
leries, bars and restaurants – many classy, most
individual and not one from an international chain.
Soak up Arrowtown’s lively heritage starting with
Our warm the memorable Lakes District Museum’s exhibi-
tion of life in a goldfields town. This is the town’s
welcome awaits information centre and a “first stop” for maps and
guidance.
you this winter This alpine setting is a popular winter home for ski
teams in training. Arrowtown is ideal for families
needing a smart holiday ski base which is cosy and
Stroll through the historic avenues, bike find culinary delights and hearty food. uncrowded with a good choice for dining, bars and
shopping.
or hike through the hills. Arrowtown Arrowtown’s easy to get to, with regular
is home to the Lakes District Museum, bus services running from Queenstown, Come visit Arrowtown this winter and spring or visit our website.
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and memorabilia, a wide range of beautiful 地址: Eichardts Building, No. 1 The Mall, QUEENSTOWN
and dining options. Arrowtown is for the spending more time to soak up the charm
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world, furniture designed in New Zealand,
boutique delicatessens, sweets and the breathtaking scenery, stone buildings
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24 // ARROWTOWNThe Walking & Cycling
Capital of New Zealand
You have not walked or cycled in New Zealand until you have and landscape most common to Central
Otago and historical evidence of gold
30-minute excursions to four-day hard-core
treks requiring full provisions, experience
including sheer rock walls, the isolated
and lush Fiordland bush, dramatic views
experienced at least one track in the internationally renowned and mining. A brisk walk to the top of Tobins and fitness. All offer world famous and of mountains and lakes and the beautiful
scenery-rich surrounds of Queenstown, Arrowtown and Fiordland. Track will reward you with unsurpassed dramatic scenery of extraordinary beauty, Hollyford River. At the picturesque
views of Arrowtown and the Wakatipu containing mountains, waterfalls and virgin windswept beach of Martins Bay, you
Whether it is a historical meander, family Known as the ‘Crown Jewel of Queenstown the gold rush period. The Ben Lomond basin. For a relaxing meander, the Arrow forested valleys. may be joined by a New Zealand fur seal
bike ride, hard-core overnight trek or Reserves’, the Queenstown Gardens (est. Summit (5 hours return) is one of the highest River Trail follows the Arrow irrigation colony and one of New Zealand’s rarest
The Routeburn Track (2 to 3 day traverse) is
adrenaline-filled cycle, you can do it 1887) presents an ideal opportunity for a peaks in the Wakatipu basin and provides a pipeline high above the Arrow River and birds – the Fiordland crested penguins.
internationally popular for its spectacular
within the outstanding and spectacular leisurely stroll in peaceful surroundings more challenging full day hike with stunning surprises its walkers with a picturesque
alpine terrain, whilst the Milford Track For well-prepared and experienced
settings of this extraordinary region. We whilst enjoying the magnificent views panoramic views of the region. waterfall.
(54 km) described as ‘the finest walk in the trampers, the Kepler Track (60 km, 3 – 4
will describe just a few of your remarkable of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables Riding the Gibbston River Trail through world’, follows glaciated valleys, ascends days) starts and finishes near Lake Te
and diverse options however, please don’t mountain range. The Frankton Walkway DISCOVER ARROWTOWN Gibbston is a fulfilling experience, which an alpine pass and traverses some of the Anau and provides scenic views of lake
hesitate to contact your Concierge or bordered with trees for shade is another Arrowtown is recognised for its extensive takes you past award winning vineyards finest scenery in the world. The Hollyford edges, mountain beech forest, exposed
Front Desk for maps, bike hire options and scenic stroll or ride around the lakeside range of historic and recreational walking and family-owned restaurants and cafés Track is another four-day walk providing mountaintops and glacial valleys along with
any additional advice and information. (1.5 hours) with unbelievable scenery, and and cycling tracks, past breathtaking that provide perfect places to stop and an unmatched diversity in landscape, magnificent vistas of the Southern Alps.
is both flat and well-defined making for a views of mountains, rivers, forests, and treat yourself! The trail passes underneath
LOCAL QUEENSTOWN TRAILS We have touched on a few of the most
perfect family bike ride. lakes, from easy one-hour strolls to treks a busy main highway; via the Barfoot
popular trails and tracks, but the choice
The new Queenstown Trail reveals over of several days. Tunnel (a fantastic experience in itself!), BOOTS & BIKES
For a more enduring walk (2 - 3 hours), of duration, location, level of ability,
120 kms of stunning outlooks, historical ensuring its trail users do not miss any of Outside Sports // 82
the 500-meter climb up Queenstown Hill The Lake Hayes Walkway is an easy-going walking or biking is extensive. The only
architecture and award-winning food and the valley’s most spectacular sights. Walter Peak Guided Cycling // 68
Time Walk to the summit of Te Tapu-nui walk on a well-formed track providing commonality with all the options is the
wine. You can embark on a vast selection of Around The Basin // 88
is well rewarded with the 360° views of outstanding views of the lake and one spectacular and extraordinary diversity
walking and biking tracks within the dramatic WALK FIORDLAND
the landmarks Queenstown is renowned of the few sites you can observe the DISCOVER ARROWTOWN and breathtaking surrounds that gives
‘Lord of the Rings’ landscape of awesome New Zealand’s largest National Park and
for. Along the way, information plates Australasian Crested Grebe. The Sawpit The Real Arrowtown // 20 this region its name of the ‘Walking and
mountains, majestic lakes and iconic rivers. Te Wahipounamu - a World Heritage area -
explain significant historical times for Lake Gully is a great loop with extensively Cycling Capital of New Zealand’.
provide an extensive array of short walks from FIORDLAND
Wakatipu, illustrating Maori settlement and diverse scenery including vegetation
Milford & Doubtful Sounds // 30
26 // QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN // 27Glenorchy
Skippers Canyon
You cannot go past the Glenorchy region for some of the best scenery Dive into the steep history of this canyon and take wonderful holiday
New Zealand has to offer. memories back home.
Take a spectacular lakeside drive of just No trip to Glenorchy is complete without scenic flights (both fixed wing and The discovery of gold in the Skippers An exhilarating Jet boat ride through its narrow width, impressive stone walls
45 minutes from Queenstown, with the experiencing why this region is the place helicopter), canyoning, sky diving, guided Canyon in 1862 and in the Arrow River the canyons is a great way to explore and rock cuttings will survive, to remind
highlight being the incredible viewpoint of choice for the majority of New Zealand’s walks, 4WD tours, farm tours, and the Lord brought a huge influx of miners into the otherwise inaccessible scenery. us of the skill and tenacity of the builders
at Bennett’s Bluff, halfway to Glenorchy. television commercials and a number of of the Rings voyages ensure that a vast range
area. forging a road through such daunting
box-office films, including Lord of the Rings of tastes and experiences are catered for. Nobody does it like the company that
With the road only sealed in 1999, country.
and more recently, Narnia, Lovely Bones and Maori Point in Skippers Canyon is where bears its name. Skippers Canyon Jet
Glenorchy is markedly untouched and still Queenstown Centre for Creative
X-men Origins: Wolverine. The aptly-named two Maori miners, Rangiora Ellison and was developed by people who grew up Try a white water rafting adventure!
holds a peace and naturalness to replenish Photography offers both Safaris into the
Paradise is 20 kilometres from Glenorchy Hakaria Haeroa, discovered the gold. in Skippers, learning every secret the After your drive into Skippers Canyon,
the soul. It is the natural gateway to the area and extended Landscape Photography
and is spectacularly set on Diamond Lake.
best walking tracks in New Zealand, with courses at Kinloch Lodge. Owners Jackie During the gold rush there were four main canyons hold. Enjoy every thrill safe in board your inflatable raft at Deep Creek.
Twelve kilometres further is Chinamans Bluff
track ends for the Routeburn, Greenstone, Ranken and Mike Langford hold many hotels in Skippers Canyon and many Sly the knowledge you’re in well experienced The ride down the Shotover River is
where the Dart Track begins.
Caples, Rees and Dart on its doorstep. awards between them and are keen to Grogs (tent pubs). hands. exhilarating and passes through some
The Hollyford and Milford tracks are The region is renowned for its fishing, impart their passion and knowledge on how wonderful scenery.
just short journeys by helicopter or light with both trout (Brown and Rainbow) and to shoot the best digital photographs. Skippers Canyon at the head of the Enjoy a four wheel drive excursion with
aircraft, making Glenorchy or Kinloch the salmon plentiful in Lake Wakatipu. Kinloch Shotover River is now an adventure awesome scenery while you descend into Skippers Canyon enables you to enjoy
With so much to do, it would be a shame
ideal centre for a walking holiday in New is widely regarded as the best lake-based playground, with white water rafting, jet a deep canyon, viewing the amazing back one of New Zealand’s most stunning
not to stay longer. Let Glenorchy and the
Zealand. Track transfers to all track ends fishing spot on the lake. Most rivers are boating, four wheel drive excursions and country and rocky outcrops where the landscapes.
head of the lake capture your heart.
are available and depart from Glenorchy fly-only and offer spectacular backcountry amazing scenery. road was sculptured by the painstaking
with connections from Queenstown. fishing, for which the Greenstone River is
labour of the Chinese.
world-famous. Guided fishing tours are Jet boat through the spectacular canyon
The township takes just a short time to MEMORABLE SKIPPERS
available to ensure you make the most of GLENORCHY MUST-DOs of towering rock and hold on to your The Skippers Road is one of the most
drive around, though a stop here should
your limited time in our waterways. Dart River Jet // 75 seat while your skilled driver negotiates significant, gold mining access routes left Off Road Adventures // 42
not be missed. The view from the wharf
Delta Discovery // 91 Skippers Canyon Jet // 45
across to the Humboldt Mountains and Many exciting activities have arisen from the sheer cliff faces and canyon walls. in New Zealand, and we are hopeful that
Kinloch and the views towards Mt Alfred the natural environment and the Glenorchy High Country Horses // 67
and Mt Earnslaw from the Glenorchy region can be explored in many different Off Road Adventures // 42
walkway are worth the short stroll to see. ways. Horse treks, kayaking, jet boating,
28 // GLENORCHY SKIPPERS CANYON // 29You can also read
