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 can relax and […]
The battle to build In Queenstown, Wanaka, Tekapo and Twizel: Paul Reed Homes
With the building boom in Queenstown and Southern Lakes putting pressure on the industry, Master Builder Paul Reed Homes has shared some ‘Insider Tips’ to help you avoid some of the stress and hidden ‘financial traps’. Beware of low-ball quotes that are full of substitutions to the original specs. Under-pricing often results in builders […]
Marking winter’s end: Alexandra Blossom Festival
Spring has sprung, and the Southern Lakes region has awoken from its winter slumber. What better way to mark the end of our seasonal hibernation – and make the most of longer, warmer days – than by attending the Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival. First held in 1957, it’s the longest-running community event of […]
Power of poetry: At the Drop of a Hat
It’s poetry, but not as we know it. Three Southern Lakes literary identities are taking great delight in turning the traditional concept of staid poetry readings on its head. Liz Breslin, Laura Williamson and Annabel Wilson are bringing their unique show, At the Drop of a Hat, to Queenstown. The talented trio met […]
The Grape Debate: There’s a battle brewing within the Central Otago wine industry
There’s a battle brewing within the Central Otago wine industry, but it’s for a good cause. And there shouldn’t be any ‘sour grapes’ at the end of it. Following the success of similar events in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough, the Colliers International Grape Debate comes to Southern Lakes this month. Renowned for their […]
A standout build: Ferguson Builders
The standout build at 18 Falconer Rise, Jacks Point, Queenstown, beautifully blends with nature – a unique testimony of Ferguson Builders’ craftmanship. Rob Ferguson moved to Christchurch from Scotland seven years ago, putting his exceptional skills to use, also building his own home, before moving to Queenstown with his wife Mel, from Invergargill, and two […]
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