It must be fete! Geraldine Summer Fete
Begin Cup Week celebrations early, with a relaxing country day out at the Geraldine Summer Fete – the annual event that attracts a large crowd from all over New Zealand. Geraldine is a 90-minute scenic trip from Christchurch. On Thursday 1 November from 9:30am to 4pm, nearly 200 stalls will […]
Still partying: JDV
For the best Cup Week party atmosphere dished up with great food, beverages and a friendly professional service head to JDV in Merivale. Cup Week kicks off `under starters orders’ on Monday November 12 with rosé tasting, Veuve Clicquot and food matching. A special Veuve Clicquot breakfast welcomes in NZ […]
Making musical magic: the Entertainment Company
As the name suggests, the Entertainment Company is able to knock your socks off, providing your function with the most awe-inspiring choreographed music and dance extravaganzas in town. Director/Choreographer Sandy Gray has years of experience putting on the most magical and spell-bounding performances, thanks to her team of Christchurch’s most […]
Hospitality & ambience: Drifters Inn
Location, location, location – you really can’t say it any other way when you’re talking about the Drifters Inn. Located straight across from the thermal pools and close to the town centre, it’s ideally located for your event in the idyllic Hanmer Springs. With a welcoming environment, people come from all […]
An inspirational boutique: Fashionworks
Take a trip to Hanmer over the next month – the perfect Cup Day outfit could be waiting. Inspiration flows in this stress-less alpine atmosphere, especially at designer boutique Fashionworks. Owner Alice Stielow says spring’s burst of flowers and sunshine inspires dressing up in fashionable florals and colour. “However, Cup […]
Embracing city’s favourite week: The Garden Court Brasserie
Raise a glass to the end of the week! Surround yourself with great company, live music and tasty tapas all in the picturesque setting of Garden Court Brasserie’s stunning rose gardens. Kick off the start of Cup and Show Week with a bang when you head in to the gardens for […]
Forging a tourism career: Emma Chisholm
Emma Chisholm is continuing a strong tradition as the third generation of her family to forge a career in the Southern Lakes tourism industry – and she inherited her parents’ knack for thinking outside the square. Having bought tour company Alpine Adventures last year, Emma and fiancé Lee Saunders recently […]
String to her bow: Cathy Irons
Acclaimed violinist Cathy Irons has added another string to her bow – pardon the pun – for the Classical Jazz Quartet’s concerts in Southern Lakes later this month. Cathy and fellow Christchurch-based musicians Barry Brinson (piano/keyboard), Michael Davis (bass) and Doug Brush (drums) return for two shows at Labour Weekend, […]
The ultimate in luxury: Village Lake Apartments (Enter to win two nights accommodation)
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, head to the Village Lake Apartments where exceptional hospitality awaits. With spectacular alpine views and premium 5-star accommodation, the Village Lake Apartments are within walking distance to the town’s thermal pools and a myriad of leisure activities. […]
Sumptuous Southern Spot: Hulbert House
There are hotels and then there is Hulbert House; a luxury boutique hotel in central Queenstown restored from an 1888 Victorian villa that comprises of six beautiful double suites, each with their own individual flair. All the suites have a stunning view over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding alps. You […]
