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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With so many things to discover, stay longer so you can take your time experiencing all the riches the Queenstown region has to offer. Plan your week in Queenstown with this guide to local treasures to be found in the surrounding regions. A Day trip Exploring the Outskirts of Queenstown Location:…
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Visit the Lakes District Museum Travel back in time at the Lakes District Museum. Displays explore Māori history in the region, European colonisation, and the gold rush. The museum complex is built around the town’s original bank, old stables, and an 1875 bakery with a brick oven. The basement has…
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Stay in Queenstown long enough to make sure you allow time to encounter Milford Sound’s magnificent natural beauty and wildlife. Book a Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown or stay a little longer and enjoy an overnight stay on a boat in the heart of the Sound. This guide to Milford Sound…
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Chic Local Boutiques Arrowtown is the home of a number of gorgeous independent boutiques. Angel Divine is a high-end designer store featuring curated New Zealand and international fashion and homeware labels, including Holland Cooper, Ulla Johnson, Mahsa, Zambesi, and Karen Walker. Francis…
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The Southern Way network of scenic driving routes connects the Central Otago hubs of Queenstown and Wānaka with Fiordland and Murihiku Southland. Along with spectacular scenery, the region includes a World Heritage Area, rich history, vibrant culture and a wealth of exceptional produce, artisanal…
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Glenorchy is the gateway to Te Wāhipounamu, the Southwest NZ UNESCO World Heritage Area, 26,000km2 of wild mountainous terrain and fiords covered in ancient forest. Not only is Te Wāhipounamu globally recognised as being of outstanding natural value. The region is also a playground for adventurers…
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This guide brings together the elements that make Arrowtown so exceptional. From its origins as an 1860s gold mining settlement, to its current incarnation as a relaxing haven where you can relish the finer things in life in an exquisite natural setting, Arrowtown has an energy all its own. Stay a…
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The Central Otago Touring Route is a 341km journey through dramatic landscapes full of natural wonders and unique attractions. The stunning route follows the road less travelled from the Pacific Ocean in Dunedin to the foot of the Southern Alps in Queenstown, via the beautiful Strath Taieri and…
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Lake Whakatipu Lake Whakatipu was named from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori. Legend says that the lake bed was formed when a giant demon, Matau was burned while sleeping. Lake Whakatipu is up to 379 metres deep in some places, making the lake bed below sea level at its deepest point…
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