'Lady of the Lake' turning 100 years old

By Esther Small on 16 May 2012 (0 comments)
Real Journeys is planning a week of centenary celebrations including a re-enactment voyage marking the Lady of the Lake’s official birthday, 100 years to the day of her first voyage.

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A snowboarder ripping at The Remarkables NZski

Winter's on its way!

By Esther Small on 14 May 2012 (0 comments)
As we pass mid May the winter buzz around town is increasing as the temperature drops and the surrounding mountains get yet another dusting of snow.

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Mountain scene 10 May 2012

Celebrity chef Farah Quinn thinks Queenstown is great for kids

By Esther Small on 10 May 2012 (0 comments)
Indonesian 'sexy' celebrity chef Farah Quinn visited Queenstown this week with her five-year-old son and believes the outdoor environment is a major drawcard for Indonesians.

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Celebrity chef opens restaurant in Queenstown

By Esther Small on 8 May 2012 (0 comments)
Kiwi celebrity chef Josh Emett and business partner Fleur Caulton launched their new restaurant, Rata in Queenstown on May 4th, entertaining 300 invited guests.

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Queenstown voted best NZ destination in Trip Advisor awards

By Esther Small on 3 May 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown has been ranked the top New Zealand destination in the Trip Advisor 2012 Travellers' Choice Awards 'Top Destinations in the South Pacific.'

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Routeburn Classic women’s winner Whitney Dagg crossed the Harris Saddle

Routeburn Classic Mountain Run

By Willy Hunt on 30 April 2012 (0 comments)
Records topple as perfect conditions make for record times in 2012 Routeburn Classic adventure run.

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Kingston Flyer has a stellar season

By Willy Hunt on 30 April 2012 (0 comments)
The Kingston Flyer steam train finished it's 2011 - 2012 season on Sunday, bringing to a close a very successful return to the tracks. However the 'Flyer' is doing a Queenstown Winter Festival special run on July 1st.

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25 years of wine in Gibbston Valley

By Esther Small on 23 April 2012 (0 comments)
This week Gibbston Valley Wines is celebrating the 25th anniversary of commercial grape harvesting in Central Otago.

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