Posts from: February 2023
The Sustainable Bargain Hunters Guide to Op Shops in Queenstown
The sustainable bargain hunters guide to op shops in Queenstown. Second hand shopping in Queenstown, from charity op shops to vintage shops, and pre-loved designer boutiques.
How to Become a Temporary Local on Your Trip to Queenstown
If you want to experience what living here is really like, this guide to exploring Queenstown like a local is for you.
Freeskier Pete Oswald’s Queenstown winter highlights
Pete’s a freeskier, photographer, entrepreneur, father, and enthusiastic Queenstown local. He shares his story, his favourite ski terrain, and his top tips for winter fun in Queenstown.
Outdoor Gear Expert Darryl Tatom Shares His Queenstown Winter Secrets
Darryl’s a skier, outdoor lover, and owner of the famed Queenstown outdoor gear emporium Small Planet. He shares his story and advice for Queenstown winter fun.
Canyon Brewing: brewing and growing its own beer to help lower its carbon footprint
When Canyon Brewing set out to measure their carbon footprint, they were shocked to find that malting barley (one of the key ingredients in beer) accounted for an estimated 33-39% of their total emissions. After more digging, they discovered 60% of malt’s embedded carbon emissions came from the industrial farming of barley that is focused on volume and yield.
The Headwaters Eco-Lodge: arrive negative – leave positive
If there’s an obvious illustration of regenerative tourism, it can be found at the end of the road - the Headwaters Eco-Lodge in Glenorchy.