Sam’s hospitality journey began long before Postmasters. Growing up in the UK, he was surrounded by a family culture of “cooking what you grew” and making the most of seasonal produce from the garden. That early experience shaped his attitude toward food and waste. As a young child, he felt a…
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Casual, cosy Wānaka bars, breweries and tasting rooms After a day carving fresh powder off piste at Treble Cone, hitting the terrain park at Cardrona, or cross-country skiing through the Pisa Range at Snow Farm, it’s important to know where to go for a relaxed après ski drink. There are some…
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The skiing and snowboarding are world-class, but there’s so much more waiting beyond the chairlifts. From snowshoeing through quiet alpine meadows to unwinding in a lakeside sauna, Wānaka is bursting with winter experiences for every type of traveller. Here’s your guide to making the most of Wānaka…
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From wide groomers and terrain parks to legendary freeride zones and heli-skiing adventures, this is where variety meets thrill. Whether you're chasing powder days, après vibes, or big alpine views, this 7-day itinerary blends the best of both worlds—seamlessly. Day 1: Get your ski legs at Cardrona…
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Norwegian goldminers first introduced skiing to the district, making rustic skis to get to their diggings through the winter snows. But it wasn’t until 1968 that Wānaka’s first commercial ski area opened at Treble Cone, with Cardrona following in 1978. Today Wānaka ski resorts also include Snow…
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Founded in 2021 by three young entrepreneurs, Ryder Specialty Coffee is a local Queenstown coffee roastery creating a better coffee experience through local connections, and a focus on sustainability. The trio came together in an unexpected way when Wes McAllister, Ryder Managing Director, was…
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This gift, along with a simple yet profound collective mission, “We’re in business to save our home planet”, is the foundation for the brand in Aotearoa, connecting with community, mana whenua, activists and nonprofits. The Tāhuna Queenstown store is the first Patagonia store in Aotearoa and the…
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Established to protect local heritage back in 1948, Lakes District Museum was housed in the Ballarat Hotel’s Billards Room, close to the site of the Arrowtown Bakery. Seven years later, the museum moved to its current site on the corner of Buckingham and Wiltshire Streets, the former home of the…
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