We are lucky enough to have fresh drinking water available from most taps nationwide therefore buying single-use water bottles to access water in New Zealand shouldn't be necessary. But how do we connect people with empty drink bottles to water taps and encourage them to refill their bottles…
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Passionate about conservation, Invercargill-born Dick Wilson and his wife Noeleen picked up the lease for the park land at the base of Bob’s Peak in 1984. The park was a dumping ground for derelict old cars, broken appliances and rubbish, and following the land purchase Dick, Noeleen and son Paul…
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Trent Yeo never planned to build a sustainable tourism business in Queenstown. He didn’t even plan to live here. But like so many, this (then) young visitor with a background in sustainable architecture and outdoor education, came to visit a friend on holiday, and never left. He simply abandoned…
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Queenstown activity operators are passionate about protecting the magnificent alpine setting in which we adventure. Sustainable tourism in NZ is a growing movement, and we’re proud to introduce you to the visionary locals championing sustainable travel in the Queenstown region, working hard to lower…
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Tiaki means care ‘to care and protect’ in Te Reo Māori. In Queenstown, the Tiaki Promise means caring for our mountains, lakes and rivers by camping and toileting in the facilities provided, driving with consideration and to the conditions year-round, and respecting everyone you meet, visitor or…
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The Wao Climate Action Initiative workshops have been funded by Destination Queenstown, QLDC, and Lake Wānaka Tourism, and is one of the steps being taken to help make our district more sustainable in the face of a changing climate. Check In, a locally connected concierge and holiday home booking…
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The Cardrona Valley has a small population of kārearea living in the area. Little is known about how the species which makes conservation management of the threatened animal difficult. Thus, the team at Cardrona Alpine Resort has linked up with Parker Conservation, local Iwi, and the Department of…
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The Remarkables Market is a weekly market located at The Red Barn in Remarkables Park Queenstown. Overlooking The Remarkables mountain range, this is the place to sample local produce, crafts and gifts, and enjoy live music over coffee and brunch with friends and family. The market is now in its…
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In a vacant site next door to the lakeside property nestled amongst a patch of broom sits an apiary operation and eco initiative – The Rees Bees. According to front office manager Micka McDonald, the hotel was already buying Manuka honey pottles during Chinese Year and thought why not produce…
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