Dive into Ashburton!
This little rural town is a beating heart, functioning as a major service centre for the surrounding farming district. But if you’re not into agriculture and prefer to explore this loveable location in other ways, we’ve got you covered. We have pulled together some of the main reasons you should make the […]
Exploring Queenstown
With winter’s opening shots recasting our adventure capital’s offerings, the razored ridgeline of the Remarkables is sporting a decent coast of snow, accentuating the resort town’s cinematic good looks. It’s worth the ride alone on the Skyline Gondola, to drink it all in. The gracious old lady of the lake, […]
Winter adventure awaits: Destination Queenstown
There’s never been a better time for Kiwis to visit Queenstown and the town’s community is ready and waiting to welcome you for the winter. The snow has gathered on the mountains and all four ski areas will open to offer Queenstown’s epic winter experience. What’s more, a recent survey […]
There is more to see! – Crowne Plaza
There has never been a greater time to re-connect with the powerful landscape of Queenstown. Renowned as the Adventure Capital of the World, it is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier four-season mountain and lake destination. With its wide range of attractions, you will never run out of things to do. It’s […]
snowtastic
This month has welcomed the first snow of the season, with a blanket of fresh white heralding Queenstown’s winter transformation. The Southern Lakes ski areas are all set to open in coming days, with Coronet Peak and Cardrona Alpine Resort scheduled to open on 26 June, Treble Cone scheduled to […]
Time for a Queenstown staycay! – The Rees
It’s important not to ignore all of the amazing little getaway hotspots that we have in our backyard, especially now that the country is trying to get back on its feet. Make The Rees Hotel Queenstown the destination of your next holiday. It’s easy to see why this hotel has […]
Beachside Modernism: HMO Architects x Owens Building
Thoughtful and flexible additions to a 1950s mid-century home in Sumner, originally designed by architect Paul Pascoe, have earned Duval O’Neill and his team at Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects a place on the shortlist of the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2020 Regional Awards. Understanding the eminence of Paul Pascoe […]
Nestled into the hillside: Hofmans Architect x MWH Construction
The seemingly unsolvable challenges of adjacent sites were the ultimate inspiration for NZIA shortlisted Hofmans Architects, when designing these two striking homes in their home village of Arrowtown. Suitable for a family of five, each home makes the best of the uplifting views and embodies spatially efficient floor areas, while […]
Jack-et of all trades
It’s time trade in those cute cardigans for some heavy-duty winter warmers – we’re talking about jackets and coats. Metropol gets the lowdown on all of the latest jackets we’re seeing coming through in fashion. TIME TO TAN: Gone are the days of minimal layers and getting a tan… winter […]
