From the Ground Up
From pioneering world-firsts to grassroots initiatives, meet those making a difference to the Queenstown environment and their community, from the ground up. Dig deep into the stories of local businesses building a regenerative future within the Queenstown community. Watch the From The Ground Up video series below.
Te Atamira
A home for creativity and connection
Supporting emerging artists and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment, Te Atamira is shaping the creative identity of Queenstown and inspiring a deeper sense of belonging for everyone who visits.
Kiwi Park
The journey from tip to treasure
From a neglected rubbish tip to an eight-acre sanctuary in the heart of Queenstown, Kiwi Park is now a haven for conservation, education, and the protection of New Zealand’s native wildlife.
Remarkables Market
A remarkable market on the journey to zero waste
This vibrant and welcoming hub that showcases local produce, crafts and food, has an ambition to become New Zealand's first waste-free market.
Canyon Brewing
The small brewery making a big impact
Canyon Brewing is a small Queenstown brewery with big ideas and aspirations to operate as sustainably and locally as possible.
The Headwaters Eco Lodge
Inside the net-positive eco lodge
A deep love for the environment and community has turned this once-neglected land in Glenorchy, into a net-positive, world-leading eco lodge with a focus on slow travel.
Michael Sly
Turning waste into a valuable resource
In a society where waste is inevitable, local legend Michael Sly views it not as a problem, but as a resource for the community in Queenstown while working to close the loop and change mindsets for good.
Shotover Jet
Pioneering the future of adventure
From a pioneering history to paving the way, Shotover Jet Queenstown is embarking on a journey to build the world's first commercial electric jetboat.
Sherwood
A repurposed 1980s motor-inn with a sustainable ethos
A hotel steeped in history with a vision for a better future, Sherwood’s ethos is underpinned by a care for the environment and the Queenstown community.
Feeling inspired?
Learn more about how Queenstown is changing tourism for good on our journey to regenerative tourism.