Queenstown Golf Club has teed up a new source of energy - the Kelvin Peninsula's abundant sunshine. Earlier this season, the 111-year-old club switched on a new solar system - 80 rooftop panels paired with 42 kilowatt-hours of battery storage - transforming the clubhouse into a largely self-powered…
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Combating the spread of wilding pines around Queenstown Lakes will be an intergenerational fight, where standing still means going backwards. Whakatipu Wilding Control Group (WCG) has led the fight in Queenstown for 16 years and its chairman Grant Hensman says the landscapes would look very…
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Locally owned and operated by the same family since 2000, Air Milford has been soaring above Fiordland and the Southern Lakes for over 30 years. With a flawless safety record and a deep-rooted commitment to people and place, this is a company flying with purpose. Meet the Family Behind the Wings…
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A spa day (or two) is the perfect antidote to exhaustion. Whether you’re worn out after hiking or skiing adventures, in need of some space from the pace, or simply suffering from travel fatigue, Queenstown’s refined spa retreats offer sanctuary. Why Queenstown Spas are Special The spa scene in…
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Queenstown becoming a creative powerhouse is great news for visitors. There’s an abundance of exciting festivals, galleries, studios, and creative experiences connecting you with Queenstown artists, the land, and the stories of the region. The Three Lakes Cultural Trust was established in 2019 to…
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Queenstown is the ideal place to slow down, reconnect, and discover new ways to relax and recharge. This itinerary incorporates ideas for hot pools, spa days, yoga, biking, wine tasting, and nourishing food with plenty of time for you to explore your own interests and any spontaneous whims. Take a…
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A Rich History as a Wilderness Retreat The first travellers to our region were local Māori, who set up summer camps, hunted for food, gathered fragrant taramea grass, and journeyed to the West Coast in search of precious pounamu. By the late 1800s, European tourists began arriving, drawn to…
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The numbers at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge speak for themselves. Around 1600 sensors 400,000 litres of water saved each year. 18 x 75-metre-deep closed circuit ground source bores. Walls thicker than 30 centimetres. 45 tonnes of organic waste diverted from landfill. A flourishing garden with…
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Nothing says Christmas like the distinctive smell of a real pine tree. And for the past eight years, the team at Coronet Peak has been delivering just that. When the ski season winds down, staff swap skis for shovels and saws, taking to the hills as part of their summer operations to help restore…
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While most fishing charters rely on the steady rumble of a secondary petrol-powered trolling motor to hold position, Catch a Fish uses a state-of-the-art Garmin solar-charged electric motor. It means guests can enjoy the serenity of the Lakes Wānaka, Whakatipu and Hāwea while waiting for the fish to…
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