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LONELY PLANET TOP 10 FOR QUEENSTOWN AND SOUTHERN LAKES Queenstown and the Southern Lakes have been selected by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s Top 10 Regions in its 2012 collection of the best destinations, trends and experiences. The other regions singled out are Coastal Wales, La Ruta Maya in Central America, Northern Kenya, Arunachal Pradesh in India, Hvar in Croatia, Sicily, Maritime Provinces Canada, Borneo and France’s Poitou –Charentes. Queenstown and the Southern Lakes is ranked eighth CELELBRATED FILM MAKER BACKS and is the only New ‘STOP THE TUNNEL’ CAMPAIGN Zealand region to Celebrated New Zealand film maker feature in theJane book – Campion is strongly backingLonely the campaign Planet’s Best to stop a controversial tunnel proceeding in in Travel 2012 which Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National notesParks. that “there is not aproduced bad timea to Ms Campion, who has recently in the world’s six part mini-series for the turn BBC,upcalled Top topa fictionalised adventure of the Lake which is based on playground. non-stop adventure activities Glenorchy,There’s has a strong affinity with the area as year-round in and the resident. resort towns of Queenstown, a film maker Wanaka and private Te Anau, as the She owns hutsasinwell the area andsurrounding says she mountains, lakes is appalled thatand theparks.” Department of Conservation Destination Queenstown Tony Everitt says (DOC) has indicated itsCEO intention to allow thethe endorsement is “priceless Queenstown and the proposed tunnel to be for built in the National Southern Park. Lakes as well as New Zealand. Lonely Planet is aMs giant of the travel industry so Stop making into their Campion believes, like the theit Tunnel Topgroup, 10 ‘must visit’ regions for 2012 will give us global that the proposal contravenes DOC’s own recognition and provide inspiration their readers planning laws and she is vigorouslyfor protesting it. to visit.” “In my view it is in an outrage and a serious dereliction of duty by DOC who are supposed WANAKA AUTUMN ART SCHOOL ATTRACTS not to be compromising one national park TOP TUTORS forLINE speedier access to another. My guess is tourists are Autumn visiting New Zealandone for of thethe Thethat 2012 Wanaka Art School, spectacular unspoilt landscape and the tunnel longest running of its kind in New Zealand is marking will in no way increase to Newline its 23rd anniversary in April, tourist with antraffic outstanding up Zealand.” of tutors from both Australia and New Zealand. Stop the Tunnel spokesperson Katethe Co-ordinator Robyn Group van Reenen attributes Scott says the group welcomes the support ofthe on-going success of the school to “the calibre of someone of Jane Campion’s tutors, the variety of courses, thecalibre. opportunities to hear discussions from theZealand’s tutors on leading their own work and the “As one of New film makers friendly atmosphere.” Government would be wise to listen to her Twoconcerns.” distinctive new classes are being offered in 2012. Master guitarist Graham Wardrop is tutoring a course entitled “The Complete Singer/Songwriter – musicianship and practicality” while textile artist and painter Jess Gunn will run her class “Not Quite Haute Couture –reboot your wardrobe.” CHINESE VISITORS TARGETED ONLINE Leading New Zealand Owen Marshall will An online tourismwriter video series targeting tutorthe in fiction writing, Dolezel and Chinese onlineJenny viewer and (painting highlighting drawing), John Doogan (digital landscape), Dave Queenstown’s attractions is aimed at increasing Milner making), Mikevisitors Weddellto(fly fishing) and the(cheese number of Chinese New Zealand David McLeod (jewellery). and the region. Five The Australian tutors holdseries, classessponsored ranging from six part Firstwill Hand by printDestination making andQueenstown, woodcarving Tourism to book binding. New Zealand and Auckland International is being AroundAirport 200 participants produced by Shuangi (Ji) Trent Yeo areZhou, expected at and the James Holman and is school hosted which on newzealand. will run com. from April 16-20 at Mt Aspiring College – The episodes will be shown on the Sina Weibo registrations on www. network which is described as a combination of Twitter and Facebook andautumnartschool.net.nz because of its popularity is the best way to reach the target market.
Grant Taylor and Brady MINI-SERIES BRINGS BENEFITS TOAlan REGION
Well known New Zealand film director Jane Campion will start filming her six-part mini-series “Top of the Lake” in Queenstown early in 2012, just one of a number of confirmed film projects for the region. “Top of the Lake” will feature Oscar winning producer Neil Sherman (The King’s Speech) and Hollywood stars Holly Hunter and Elisabeth Moss along with actors Peter Mullan of Scotland and David Wenham of Australia. Kevin Jennings of Film Otago Southland says big ticket items like the Campion mini-series and The Hobbit, which was on location for some scenes at Paradise RARE WHALE IN MILFORD SOUND near Glenorchy, provide a welcome addition to A rare commercials Southern Right whale made a guest television which are the local industry’s appearance in Milford Sound recently, the first “bread and butter.” one spotted in the area in two years. “The best thing about these projects is that aside Southern Discoveries Nature productions Guide David from the immediate cash injection of this Newman passengers on Milford exposure Sound it size bring tosays the region, the snowballing cruises got a glimpse of the whale which was generates is incredible.” initially seen from the wharf. He says it was no more than seven metres long so likely to be a juvenile. “It’s only the second time I have personally seen a Southern Right in Milford Sound so getting the chance to see one again made me feel very excited and very lucky. Conditions were perfect and the waters of the fiord were crystal clear allowing us to see the whale in all its glory.”
GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY CELEBRATES and named in Winestate as one of New Zealand’s top 25 YEARS five pinot noirs. Gibbston Valley Winery recently marked its More than 80 medals were also won by Otago wines, 25th anniversary as a wine producer with a function particularly pinot noirs, at the recent Air New Zealand to honour the original founders and a wine auction Wine Awards reinforcing the profile of the region’s of rare vintages which raised almost $20,000 for wineries and winemakers. Cure Kids. Tribute was paid to Alan Brady, who spearheaded the planting of the first commercial grapes in Gibbston. Gibbston Valley Winery CEO Greg Hunt spoke of his foresight and determination along with that of the other wine pioneers who had laid the basis for today’s successful Gibbston Valley and Central Otago wine industry. “We owe all of them a huge debt of appreciation. And the story of wine can’t be told without the winemakers, Rob Hay, our first winemaker from 1986 to 1992, followed by Grant Taylor from 1993 to 2006Appellation and whose 2000 Wine Reserve Pinot Noir won ‘Best The Central Tours team Pinot Noir in the World’ at the London International Wine Show.” Cure Kids Business Development Director Josie Spillane says the charity which funds research into children’s illnesses is making a difference for 20,000 young people suffering from a lifethreatening disease.
The whale left Milford Sound after a few hours and headed past Dale Point out to the Tasman Sea.
CENTRAL OTAGO WINE ACCOLADES Boutique Central Otago tour company Apellation Central Wine Tours has won a prestigious international wine tourism award for its role in showcasing Central Otago wines. The company which has been operating since 1999 has won the award for wine tourism services in the Great Wine Capitals Global Network awards. It also won the regional Christchurch/South Island wine tourism service award while the innovative wine tourism experience award was won by Northburn Station near Cromwell. Southern Right Whale Central Otago winery Lowburn Ferry Wines has won the Winestate magazine Champion Pinot Noir trophy for Australasia for its Homeblock Pinot Noir 2010 as well as a blue-gold medal awarded at the Sydney International and the a gold medal the New Co-producer Wine Trent Show Yeo says series hasatbeen Zealand International created to encourage Wine onlineShow. conversations about Queenstown people Another Centralwith OtagoChinese-speaking wine, Peregrine’s 2009 Pinot throughout the world. Noir, was judged best pinot noir at the International Wine and of Spirit Competition based London while “Because its popularity Weibo is theinbest way to Two Sistersreach 2007this Riesling, from the Lowburn Valley, effectively market. Its range of features was named us thetoworld’s best single white has enabled do some cool thingsvineyard like using wine in the same competition. it to pinpoint Chinese visitors in Queenstown to interview for our series.”vineyard Mondillo won a gold Central Otago’s Bendigo medal at theQueenstown International CEO Aromatic WineBudd Competition Destination Graham has for its 2011 nomination in Winestate welcomed the Riesling, First Handainitiative. magazine’s of the Yearmerging and a pure silver for medal “China is Wine an important market at the Romeo Bragato Wine Awards. Queenstown and First Hand is an innovative Mondillo’s 2010 Pinot and Noir inspiring has alsomillions been in way of communicating of the limelight awarded fivetravellers. stars by Cuisine Magazine potential being Chinese speaking
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MARKETING AND EVENT SPECIALIST HEADS QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL
NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR NORTHBURN STATION’S THE SHED Northburn Station’s The Shed has appointed wine and hospitality expert Paul Tudgay as General Manager, underlining the company’s commitment to enhancing the events and conference and incentive sector of its operations, focusing around its purpose-built facility The Shed Restaurant, Cellar Door and function venue.
Business development, marketing and event specialist Lisa Buckingham is the new head of the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. Lisa brings extensive experience and strong leadership to the role of Festival Manager. Her previous positions include Pernod Ricard Territory Manager, Head of Tourism for Venture Southland, Invercargill i-SITE Manager and a range of events, marketing and public relation roles for companies both nationally and internationally. She has a strong background in developing and executing events, strategies and marketing plans as well as managing teams of varying sizes and building relationships with sponsors and suppliers. Lisa considers she is privileged to lead the 2013 Winter Festival. “I’m really looking forward to working with my team, the community and festival stakeholders to deliver an outstanding event that locals are proud of and want to take part in, and that visitors love.” Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd has welcomed Lisa to the team. “Winter Festival is now a major internationally recognised event for the Queenstown region and has reached a new level in terms of the destinational marketing benefits it delivers.” He says while Winter Festival is a longstanding community event it requires a firm hand on the reins. “There are many complexities involved with the event so having a strong leader who understands the opportunities and challenges is vital for its ongoing success.”
YOUNG QUEENSTOWN ENTREPRENEUR IN THE LIMELIGHT A young Queenstown based doctor and businessman, Sam Hazeldine, who established the successful medical recruitment agency, MedRecruit, has been named the 2012 Ernst and Young ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year.’ The award is New Zealand’s most prominent global business award and recognises successful young entrepreneurs, highlighting their contribution to the New Zealand economy. Sam set up MedRecruit in 2006 working with doctors to place them in locum and permanent positions to allow them to combine both career and lifestyle. He is credited with helping transform the medical industry by giving doctors back their lifestyles and positively impacting on healthcare throughout Australasia. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be announced winner of Ernst and Young’s ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. It acknowledges the fantastic work of the team at MedRecruit and the belief the doctors and hospitals place in us to provide what they need right now - namely the ability for doctors to go further with both a life and a career, and providing hospitals and GP practices with certainty and confidence in their staffing.” Sam won the award from a high calibre group of finalists and says he has been close to winning in the past being named in the final lineup four years ago. “The judges gave me some great advice in 2008 and we’ve applied that successfully to grow MedRecruit. It’s exciting to be running a fast growing business that is having such a positive impact for our clients and beyond - that’s what keeps me focused every day.”
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Paul is a professional sommelier, trained in the UK, and for the past five years has had a high profile as a Queenstown Resort College wine educator and more latterly as its Hospitality and Business Manager. He is optimistic about the new role which will allow him to develop his “entrepreneurial spirit.” He considers the combination of the quality wine produced under the Northburn label, and the restaurant with its empha sis on regional food, is outstanding. “The restaurant is all about “from the paddock to the plate” with so much of the produce grown at Northburn itself. This is definitely a very important selling point along with the innovative wine and food match.” Paul says there will be a big push to boost events at Northburn. “It is such an ideal site and lends itself to musical performances. I am also a strong advocate for winery tourism because, after all, Northburn is all about its wine.” Northburn Station was recently judged as the “most innovative regional wine tourism experience” by the prestigious Great Wine Capitals global networks highlighting the winery as a significant Central Otago and New Zealand venture.
ACCOMPLISHED CHEF FOR FLYER Well known Queenstown chef Andy Lisseman is taking the reins at The Kingston Flyer’s new café in Kingston which will operate in conjunction with the vintage steam train. Originally from the UK Andy has made a name for himself at some of Queenstown’s best known restaurants, most recently at the highly-regarded Jack’s Point Clubhouse. Andy, who has lived in Kingston for six years, says he “couldn’t resist” the opportunity to work alongside the historic Kingston Flyer at the Flyer Café. “Living here in Kingston, the train is part of daily life and I’ve always had such a soft spot for it. One of my main objectives in this new role will be to showcase the café as a destination experience. Just like you would travel to a vineyard restaurant, a visit to the Flyer Café for good quality food alongside one of New Zealand most iconic steam trains, is going to be a superb day out.” Andy is focusing on excellent wine matches and locally sourced produce. “I’ve always been really impressed by the quality of local produce in this area, and I’m looking forward to weaving it throughout the menu. I think it’s some of the best in the world. Diners can expect to see a breakfast offering with our range of home-made condiments, or a light lunch consisting of freshly made sandwiches on home-made bread, or a seasonal salad of the day from locally grown produce. One of our stand-out dishes will be the Central Otago Tasting Platter which was something we developed for the ‘First Class Carriage’ experience on the train.”
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QUEENSTOWN’S “MAGIC” - the Hon Bill English By JENNy McLEOd
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and MP for Clutha-Southland Bill English has signalled that the on going future success of Queenstown will depend on how well the local tourist industry is prepared to adapt to changing global travel patterns. In a recent interview with QT Magazine he paid tribute to the local industry for its ability over the years to make changes where necessary to ensure the viability of tourism. “The European and UK markets for example are likely to be conservative for some time and there is a growing focus on the Asia Pacific region. But the operators are a pretty resilient lot in Queenstown and over the years have successfully handled the up and downs and recognised the need to continually change their product. I have a lot of faith in the capability of the industry to maintain Queenstown as a significant destination.” Bill English has been visiting Queenstown for 50 years and for him “the magic never goes, it’s always there. There is so much vitality and energy here.” Born and raised in nearby Dipton, Queenstown was an obvious place for family visits over the years and
Mr English has continued that tradition with his family of six children. “We also have German exchange students staying with us from time to time and we always include a trip to Queenstown to let them take part in some of the adventure activities. They love it and almost always come back.” The concept of a tourist tax, more specifically a bed tax, has been raised over the years as a means of funding the infrastructure in Queenstown required by a growing visitor industry.
Mr English says there is a process to go through “but in my political capacity I don’t intend to interfere with that process.” “There are obviously significant commercial hurdles (for the promoters) to get over. I would say there have been a lot of propositions like this over the years, none of which have eventuated. The petition is an indication of the view of the public which will be heard at the relevant stage of the process.”
But the Minister says a tax has not been favoured by the Government. “We haven’t put one on yet and while we do recognise the challenge local government has in providing infrastructure we think they are doing a pretty good job.”
Mr English, who has been a regular competitor in the high profile Motatapu mountain bike event, is a strong proponent of the new 110+km Queenstown Trail cycleway supported by the New Zealand Cycle Trail, hailing it as yet another opportunity for Queenstown to create activities for a new segment of the tourism market.
Plans for the Milford Dart tunnel, an 11.3km tunnel from the end of the Routeburn Road through the mountains to link up with the Hollyford Road, have polarised many New Zealanders particularly people in Glenorchy at head of Lake Wakatipu. The opposition has led to the presentation of a petition to Parliament signed by over 25,000 people.
“There are a lot of activities for the young and more adventurous while the cycleway will attract an older, perhaps more sedate group. There are high expectations around the Queenstown Trail, because of the structure which provides people riding it with a different experience every day, unlike many of the other trails being put in around New Zealand.”
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TSS EARNSLAW CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF LAKE WAKATIPU SERVICE
Real Journeys /Jim Pollard
By PENNY SIMPSON
A new book focusing on the heritage steamer, the TSS Earnslaw, has been published to celebrate her 100 years of service on Lake Wakatipu. Entitled TSS Earnslaw – Celebrating 100 Years -19122012 the quality publication was commissioned by the boat’s owners Real Journeys and written by Queenstown author Jenny McLeod and designed by Scott Conway of Feast Creative.
apprehension about the comfort and safety of existing lake steamers, particularly the Mountaineer and the Ben Lomond.
The 100-page book features many historical photographs sourced from the Lakes District Museum, the Hocken Library and private collections including the archives of former Queenstown photographer Doug Knowles. His son Alan Knowles contributed the modern day images of the TSS Earnslaw.
New Zealand Railways operated the TSS Earnslaw until 1969 and when she became economically unviable sold her to private enterprise. She was leased for a brief time by a syndicate before being chartered by Fiordland Travel (now Real Journeys) who now run daily trips to Walter Peak station on the far side of Lake Wakatipu.
The Lady of the Lake, as the TSS Earnslaw is affectionately known, has a captivating history traversing a century of operation on Lake Wakatipu. She was commissioned by the Government in 1910 after increasing public
The company has a costly 25-year rolling maintenance programme in place and every second year the vintage steamer is placed on the purpose-built slip at Kelvin Heights for a detailed inspection. Several years ago
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She was constructed in Dunedin by shipbuilders John McGregor and Sons and dismantled and transported to Kingston by rail where she was rebuilt on the lakeshore. The hull was launched on Lake Wakatipu on February 24 1912 and the TSS Earnslaw made her maiden passenger voyage to Queenstown on October 18 and her first trip to the Head of the Lake and Glenorchy on October 19.
the Queenstown Lakes District Council classified the Earnslaw as a category one heritage artefact, the first boat in New Zealand to be afforded long-term protection through a district plan. Commemorative sailings planned by Real Journeys during a dedicated centenary week (October 14-22) will re-enact the maiden voyages from Kingston to Queenstown and from Queenstown to Glenorchy, including a nostalgic visit to the high country lakeside stations which the vintage steamer serviced for almost 70 years. As the TSS Earnslaw enters her second century Real Journeys is encouraging Queenstown people to adopt the Lady of the Lake as their heritage. Director Tony McQuilkin says the on going preservation of the vintage steamer relies on widespread support from fare-paying passengers and it is only with this patronage that she will endure, a remarkable survivor of the romantic steamship era.
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WAKATIPU FAMILY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS
A reunion is planned which will also commemorate 150 years of the family living continuously in the Wakatipu.
Richard and Mary Anne remained in Kinloch all their lives raising a family and becoming involved in farming and tourism. Descendants such as Harry Bryant continued the tourism link and his famous open top buses operated under the umbrella of Routeburn Valley Motors , connecting with the TSS Earnslaw at Kinloch and transporting tourists to the Routeburn Valley and Paradise.
Richard Bryant was a ship’s captain in his father’s fleet before leaving England in 1852 for Australia. After working for a time with the Melbourne water police he made his way to New Zealand arriving in Port Chalmers in 1861. From here he was despatched to Queenstown as a policeman.
Harry’s son Richard, who still lives in Queenstown, continued the tradition operating guided walks in the Routeburn and Greenstone areas. Other members of the Bryant family still live in Kinloch and in the Queenstown area and are involved in tourism and other businesses.
The Bryant family has strong links with the Wakatipu, particularly Kinloch at the Head of the Lake, and is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Richard Cogar Bryant in the district at Labour Weekend (October 19-22).
He was, for a time. Sergeant of Police in charge of the gold escort to Kingston and his marriage certificate in 1864 described him as Superintendent of Police. In
TSS EARNSLAW COMMEMORATIVE STAMP A distinctive stamp commemorating the TSS Earnslaw’s 100th birthday on October 18 2012 has been produced by New Zealand Post highlighting her role as a passenger and freight steamship on Lake Wakatipu during the past century. Facilities have been made available on board the TSS Earnslaw for passengers to send specially franked mail directly from the ship around the world using the $1.90 stamp.
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that same year he was appointed Lake Wakatipu’s first Harbour Master. Four years later Richard and his wife Mary Anne became the first permanent residents at Kinloch building the Glacier Hotel and other buildings which operated as a post office and steamer agency and today house Kinloch Lodge.
A memorial to Richard Cogar Bryant, installed at the One Mile, will be unveiled during the reunion.
JOE’S JOURNEY ON THE EARNSLAW Celebrated Arrowtown children’s author Alma Stevenson has launched a new book which coincides with the TSS Earnslaw centenary in October this year entitled Joe’s Journey on the Earnslaw. Her simple but poignant story is about Joe who is confined to a wheelchair and has a fascination with boats, in particular the TSS Earnslaw. His grandfather gives him a trip on the steamer as a birthday present and the books follows his adventure and eventual operation which enables him to walk. Joe’s Journey on the Earnslaw is illustrated by well-known illustrator Robyn Handtscheower,
Illustrator P.G.Robb and author Alma Stevenson
alias P.G.Rob, who lives in the Cardrona Valley and has worked on all Alma’s children’s books. Alma paid tribute to her skills in bringing Joe and the other characters to life – “Robyn is the other half of my book.”
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BIKING MADE TO MEASURE
BY ANGELA ENGLISH Jerome Clementz
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Queenstown and Wanaka, with their spectacular alpine scenery are made to measure for cycling and mountain biking, and the scope of riding tracks available in the region is overwhelming. From family-friendly pedalling trips around the lake fronts to an epic back country ride, all abilities are catered for. The region’s uncongested roads are ideal for road riding, while those wanting a little more adventure can explore the untouched wilderness and historic relics left behind by early gold miners in the 1860s. For a more technical challenge the Queenstown Bike Park has been designed for downhill enthusiasts providing over 30kms of tracks accessible from the Skyline Gondola. General Manager of Outside Sports, Ivan Santin, recognises that visitors need access to the highest quality gear and in depth information before embarking on their outdoor adventure, an enthusiasm shared by his staff. “We live in a biker’s paradise. Our staff are biking
addicts and they bike before and after work and at lunch time they go up the Queenstown Bike Park. They are all passionate about riding and we are all committed to doing our best for visitors and sharing our knowledge.” Outside Sports bike shops are situated in Queentown, Wanaka and Te Anau providing the latest biking accessories, rentals and repairs, employing experienced staff and top bike mechanics. The Outside Sports Ride Centre near the base of the Skyline Gondola provides rentals,spares, repairs and advice for keen bikers as well as offering the latest bikes on the market for sale. “It’s ideally situated to help people whose bikes have mechanical problems and get them back out there enjoying themselves as quickly as possible,” says Ivan. “The site also has a ‘pump track’ built and maintained by staff which acts as a hub for the biking community. Our staff created this fun environment in their spare time for the community and local kids love it as a place to hang out and talk and share their passion for bikes and riding.” Outdoor Sports Ride Centre
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Best Trails - rated by Outside Sports Bike Shop Manager Jim Hawkridge. One of the region’s most accomplished riders, Jim has a high profile as a successful mountain biker, road biker and multisport athlete. Here the biking guru shares his tips about the best tracks the region has to offer.
family friendly.
The Frankton Track is popular with famili es. It follows alongside Lake Wakatipu and there are no hills, which is a rarity around Queenstown. If you have small children, you can just pop around the section around the Queen stown Gardens. Those with older children can bike to Kelvin Heights or all the way out to Jacks Point. On your return on the Kelvin Peninsula track there is always the option of a water taxi back from the Hilton Queenstown. If you’re over in Wanaka a similar option is the Clutha River Trail, a winner on a sunny day.
beginners.
The new Kawarau River trail links up either with Arrowtown or the Gibbston Valley. It can be a full day and bike pickups can be arranged. For beginner mountain bikers Hammy’s Track in the Queenstown Bike Park is ideal. Catch a ride up the gondola and then take a gravity assisted mountain bike ride down.
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Skyl . Downhill riders can ride up the intermediatethe is another great option with a forest. The Seven Mile reserve
and come down through er is needed for the ups but ability levels. Some pedal pow network of flowing trails for all the climbs are easy enough.
advanced. All the above tracks have advanced options to suit the more technical riders. For a full day out the Moonlight Track is an epic back country ride. This is not a straightforward trail and bikers need to have good navigational skills. Just an hour from Queenstown there are awesome tracks in Wanaka and Alexandra all requiring different riding styles. Talk to the staff at Outside Sports to get up-to-date information on all the tracks in the region.
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SCULPTING SUCCESS By ANGELA ENGLISH
TOP: CAST CONCRETE KEA BY CONOR MCNICHOLAS , ABOVE LEFT: SHARE WOOLRIDGE & CONOR MCNICHOLAS ABOVE: SPLITTING THE APPLE BY SHANE WOOLRIDGE
Tucked alongside Provisions Café on Arrowtown’s Merioneth Street is the sculpting studio of talented and passionate artists Conor McNicholas and Shane Woolridge. A native of Gloucestershire, England, Shane has been based in Arrowtown and sculpting for ten years. His enthusiasm for the art form grew out of his work as a stone mason. “Working with stone is such an emotional process. Working with such a tactile material, ideas grow naturally,” he says. Conor completed his Fine Arts degree in Cork, Ireland, where he discovered he had a natural affinity for sculpting. He arrived in Arrowtown after a period living in Australia. “I was on my way back to Europe when I sold two sculptures. My bank balance was looking a little healthier, so I went on a tiki-tour, and here I am.” Talking with Conor and Shane, you get a sense of why
they enjoy sharing a creative work space. The pair’s rapport and humour is engaging, drawing people in to their wide-ranging conversations. They met after Shane noticed Conor’s carvings while on his way to collect his morning coffee. “I asked who created the sculptures and was told ‘you should meet Conor.’ We began meeting for regular morning coffees and the idea grew to share a work space.” After initially setting up a studio in an old Arrowtown church, the pair then took up the lease in their current premises on Merioneth Street. Shane primarily works in local schist and Welsh slate reclaimed from demolition sites, while Conor uses concrete as a medium. “There is no foundry nearby and I began experimenting and discovered concrete gives a similar finish. I have also amassed an impressive collection of hardwood offcuts from buildings sites and am looking forward to
creating something out of it.” Shane describes their sculptures as “definitely material-influenced. You see something and it might not be your medium, but you play. You can’t let yourself be confined by boundaries.” Conor agrees that “different mediums offer more challenges. Once you are driven by a medium, the ideas start to flow”. The sheer scale of their work is impressive and can only be grasped when viewing the sculptures. “Sculpture takes quite a long time to materialise. It’s not a quick realisation, but it is a burning passion you have to do anyway, something you need to do as a creative person,” says Conor. The studio is open daily 9am – 5pm. www.shanewoolridge.co.nz www.conormcnicholassculpture.com.
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DISCOVERY OF GOLD LAUNCHES ARROWTOWN By Angela English
of the actual gold rush on the Arrow River on Saturday October 20 which will include an official opening at the Arrowtown Chinese Village with Chinese Lion and Dragon dancers depicting life as it was for the many Chinese miners at the goldfields. “This is a major undertaking with hundreds of local people dressed authentically as miners, saloon girls, policemen, and horse wranglers who will recreate the rush by streaming down from the hills to the Arrow River,” says Arrowtown Promotions Co-ordinator Sue Patterson.
August 15 1862 will be forever etched in the annals of local history as the day when Horatio Hartley and Christopher Reilly deposited over 1,000 ounces of gold, discovered in the Cromwell Gorge, at the Dunedin Gold Office. This was the impetus for the region’s gold rush which eventually saw over 1500 miners camped along the Arrow River. Initially the town was known as Fox’s, after goldminer William Fox, but later changed its name to Arrowtown and became one of the largest gold mining towns in the south. 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Central Otago gold rush and regional celebrations have been marked throughout the year with major events taking place over Labour Weekend from October 19-22. The highlight of the weekend will be the re-enactment
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The national gold panning championships on October 21 will be a significant attraction with hundreds expected to take part. “We will have the best gold panners from around the country and Australia here for the championships and there will be an open category for anyone to grab a pan and have a go. It’s a fun event to watch and also take in part in.” While the gold 150 celebrations, including a gold exhibition at the Lakes District Museum providing an insight into Arrowtown as it was when gold was discovered in the 1860s, will be the focus of Labour Weekend celebrations Arrowtown has other activities on the agenda. “Labour Weekend is traditionally a very busy time here with our local fashion stores holding a massive sale and this year the place will be buzzing for the spring anniversary,” says Sue.
Arrowtown is a popular shopping destination with a selection of high-end fashion boutiques antiques stores, interior and design studios and quality New Zealand giftware and jewellers’ outlets. Spring also marks the completion of the 110+km Queenstown Trails which has been developed as part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail. The Queenstown trail will be officially opened on October 18 providing spectacular biking and walking opportunities linking Queenstown, Arrowtown and Gibbston. Arrowtown is a significant hub for the new trail network offering an excellent stopover for food, drinks, snacks and lunch.
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NEWFASHIONDIRECTION RICOCHET NOW IN ARROWTOWN
New Zealand’s much-admired designer label Ricochet is the newest arrival at fashion store Wallace & Gibbs. Wallace & Gibbs co-owner Delvine Wallace says the label has been welcomed in Arrowtown. “It has such a strong following, we have had many of our regular customers delighted to see Ricochet now in our store.” “We have carefully selected from the collection transformative pieces that will work in with existing wardrobes while delivering a strong look that is very much on trend.” Entitled ‘Polarize Me’, the 2013 summer collection, inspired by the vivid colours of a polarized image, includes softly draped chiffon shifts, waisted dresses, floral skirts and tops in smudgy grey and soft rose hues. Vivid tangerine and lime tones add a splash of freshness for summer fun.
FIVE TOP RICOCHET PICKS | The Brooks Top in Nectarine | Rueben Dress in Lotus | Sawyer Dress in Black | Scarfi Cardi in Black | Milton Skirt in Popsicle
basics to brogues for men Trends come and go but a classic men’s shoe will always go the distance. New shoe styles from No Brand and bachLR are in store at Wallace and Gibbs, and Store Manager Paula Locke says the range covers all types of occasions. “Definitely there is a shoe that fits all situations but we do have individual styles that are suited to casual wear through to more elegant attire. For example there is an easy ‘lace up’ from No Brand that comes in brown and looks great with casual jeans or shorts.” “The No Brand blue suede boots are a fashion forward look this season long with some very smart lace up brogues. For guys looking for a solid all round boot then the bachLR zipped boots are very popular in a deep Umber shade.”
NEW JEANS BY MIMOSA Australians love them and Mimosa jeans are now at Wallace & Gibbs. The ‘must have’ skinny jeans have a long line design with a leather look finish made for comfort. Choose from graphite and grey colour ways featuring zips and panels.
MAISON SCOTCH AT IKON The little sister of Amsterdam menswear label Scotch and Soda, Maison Scotch has launched an ambitious collection this summer that is a mix of bohemia, rock chic and classic beach looks. Fashion store Ikon has an extensive selection of the key pieces showcasing the signature sun faded colours along with bolds and brights. Bohemian tunics and shirts lend a soft ethnic touch and the graphic t-shirts that Maison Scotch are well known for are back, each come with a French inspired necklace. Shorts are sweetly cuffed in pinstripes and pastels and the new super soft chinos in yellow, white and peach are lovely. To spice things up rock themed t-shirts and black check shirts add some edge while lace and cotton silk blended cardigans and tops keep it feminine.
COLOURFUL COOP COOP by Trelise Cooper is a real winner. The 2013 collection is packing some serious heat in the colour department for summer with lime green, bright orange, apricot, white and hot pink hues. Diagonal hemlines feature on the green and white leafy Tubing dress while a range of animal inspired prints with names like Pussy Galore and Leopard have a metallic finish in pretty apricot and blue tonings. Soft chiffon tops are a riot of bright punchy colours and work brilliantly with this season white jeans. Fearless in design and with all the international style Trelise Cooper is renown for, the COOP label is hot for 2013.
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HOMES
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MILLBROOK HAMLET’S HISTORIC INFLUENCE By Penny Simpson
Mcentyre’s tarn residence
Millbrook Resort’s recently launched McEntyre’s Tarn, an exclusive hamlet of five residences, takes its name from a young Irish settler who came to the area to seek his fortune in 1862 along with Peter Butel, who established Mill Farm, later to become Millbrook. The single level residences have been designed by architects Mason and Wales and hark back to the simple stone crofts of early Central Otago settlers, including that of Thomas McEntyre, who founded Pleasant View farm to the southeast of Millbrook. Millbrook Property and Development Manager Ben O’Malley describes the development as a charming addition to the resort’s existing environment, where a blend of old and new has combined to create prime lifestyle locations, that take advantage of the international resort’s rolling terrain and expansive views. “McEntyre’s Tarn is a unique area of Millbrook that offers stunning views out over the tarn with a dramatic backdrop of Central Otago mountains. The homes have been built in what we consider the sunniest
KOBE CUISINE AT MILLBROOK A new Japanese and Teppanyaki restaurant has been launched at Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort, with the focus on serving the highest quality Wagyu Beef available in New Zealand. Kobe Cuisine has opened in a building formerly occupied by Japanese restaurant Sala Sala. Kobe Cuisine director Tony Lee said the combination of traditional Japanese cuisine, Teppanyaki grill, an à la carte Asian menu and the best quality ‘fullblood’ Wagyu beef would all combine to offer the “best eating experience in the world”. Tony is the owner of Primetime Meats, New Zealand’s sole importer of the Blackmore Wagyu Beef that will be served up from the Kobe Cuisine kitchen. “We will be the only restaurant in Otago to offer fullblood Wagyu beef, the very highest quality
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corner of Millbrook and they benefit from an elevated position while still being sheltered.”
caterers. And we really love the amazing crisp clear days with brilliant sunshine.”
“The homes are three bedroom, two bathroom and have all the charm of a stone cottage, complete with wooden beams and stone fireplace. That’s coupled with the very latest kitchen and bathroom design features, including kitchens by award winning design company Ingrid Geldof Design Ltd.”
Millbrook offers buyers simple, uncomplicated purchasing options with no stamp duty and no capital gains tax.
Interior living has been cleverly designed using separate but inter-connectable spaces with easy access to two separate sunny outdoor living areas. Auckland couple Brett and Catherine Wharfe recently bought their holiday home in McEntyre’s Tarn and appreciate the easy lifestyle and proximity to an international airport. “It’s such a different environment to Auckland. It is very easy to get to and it really feels like you have gone to somewhere else. And isn’t that the point of a holiday?” says Brett. “Being part of a resort makes you feel like you are on holiday, there is such an ease of getting things done from the lawns to cleaners and
“We have our own on-site real estate company with the property office on the avenue as you enter Millbrook,” says Ben. “This offers our clients a sevenday service and visitors can view the properties any day of the week.” He says Millbrook’s well established reputation and maturity has provided owners with the security to continue to reinvest in the resort. “Our properties, ranging from home and land packages, bare land blocks, villas, cottages and large fairway homes are all on freehold titles. Millbrook continues to stand apart from other developments in the region as arguably one of the best in New Zealand.” The McEntyre’s Tarn show home is open Saturday and Sundays from 11.00am -1.00pm.
there is and hugely sought-after in the culinary world,” he says. “This is beef from cattle that are bred in Victoria, Australia, and spend 650 days on a Japanese feeding regime, when a normal grade of beef spends 100 days on feed.” “People really have to taste the Fullblood Wagyu beef to appreciate how much it melts in the mouth. At Kobe Cuisine we’ll have Wagyu with different grades of marbling, which will be priced accordingly.” Diners at Kobe Cuisine will also be treated to the showmanship of Japanese chefs cooking on two custom built Teppanyaki tables. Tony says Teppanyaki will bring “a real sense of fun” to dining. “It’s hugely entertaining to watch the skilled Japanese chefs at work, making it a fun night out for family groups, birthday celebrations and perfect for business or work get-togethers. ”
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designer living space Alan and Jeanne Bertenshaw, co-owners of Matisse, have developed a reputation over 30 years as New Zealand’s leading importers of world class design furniture and their influence in the interior fit out of both private homes and offices is widely recognised. A recently completed elegant and contemporary Queenstown rural home, designed by renowned architect Simon Carnachan, is a showcase for Matisse with a stunning stainless steel Arclinea kitchen at the heart of the space. “The clients built the house virtually to suit the kitchen, which features marble bench tops and Miele appliances,” says Alan. “The outcome is a wonderfully designed living space, which incorporates two islands and a tall storage wall, with a sliding ladder to reach the upper cupboards.” Alan says the concept of starting with an item of furniture and developing the house design from such a centrepiece is not new. “Arclinea’s art director and designer Antonio Citterio uses this process regularly in his architecture and refers to it as ‘inside out architecture.’” The interior fit out of the Dalefield home also highlights some of Citterio’s greatest designs –two Frank sofas and an Athos dining table from B&B Italia and Simplice side tables. Other features, supplied by Matisse, include the “deep” bathtub from Agape and modern classic furniture such as Softpad lounge chairs, moulded plastic chairs with an Eiffel base by Charles and Ray Eames and a Nomos table designed by Sir Norman Foster for Tecno. “In the home office the clients chose our Tiper desk with the world’s greatest ergonomic chair, the Aeron,“ says Alan. “Modern elegance has been embodied in this property with many significant features and refined spaces.” Matisse is recognised for its strong links with the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of quality contemporary furniture as well as kitchens and bathrooms. Alan says the company is committed to working with only those manufacturers that produce both an exceptional level of quality and superior design, reinforcing Matisse’s unrivalled position as an industry leader.
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PAMPER
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SPECIALIST HAIR TAMING TREATMENT
Penetrating to the very core of each hair strand, the treatment improves the health of the hair from the inside out and the process take two to three hours to complete in the studio.
By Margo Berryman New technological advancements in specialist hair taming treatments are making headlines at La Blond Hair Studio in the Sofitel Queenstown complex. La Blond owners and stylists, Amanda Stratford and Sonya Ford have recently introduced the groundbreaking GKHair Taming System, after many months of research and are impressed with the ability of the system to deliver powerful hair control. Sonya says the treatment offers long-term protection that does not damage hair. “GKHair professional taming products are the best in the business on a global scale because the formula is formaldehyde-free and has a natural keratin base with a Kiwi connection. It is known as Juvexin, a signature blended formula that contains keratin derived from New Zealand merino wool. It is a protein that closely mirrors the hair’s own keratin structure allowing it to connect and wrap around the cuticle to repair and protect it.” As part of a newer generation of non-toxic salon treatments, the GKHair Taming System is revolutionary in the way it leaves all hair types more manageable. Amanda says this has a lot of appeal for clients who struggle with unruly and frizzy hair at home. “It really changes the way the hair strand looks. It controls the frizz of curly hair and helps straight hair look sleek, soft and shiny all the time.”
“We start with a consultation and then wash and cleanse the hair before applying the product. Some other taming products have to be left in meaning you cannot wash your hair for two or three days afterwards,” says Amanda. “However with the GKHair System, we rinse out the excess product and then use a specialist iron to seal in the keratin, so it sets and is complete when you walk out the door.”
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“The semi-permanent results can be repeated every four to five months to keep hair looking and feeling great. While providing discipline for unruly hair, the treatment is also used to help combat the signs of ageing giving hair a youthful glow.” Sonya and Amanda believe hair taming is here to stay as more and more women want to create beautiful hair everyday at home. “It’s like botox for hair, and makes you look as if you have just stepped out of a salon every morning.”
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COFFEE INSPIRED BODY TREATMENT FOR SPRING By MArGO BErryMAN
for all skin types and something quite unique.
The fifth anniversary of the opening of LeSpa at Sofitel Queenstown is being celebrated with a special promotional treatment created by the Spa’s team of professional therapists. Spring is the time for revitalisation and what better way to brush off the excesses of winter and prepare for summer than with LeSpa’s ‘French Vanilla Coffee Wrap’ experience.
“I wanted to create natural detoxification and that’s what the coffee base is for. To that we add cocoa, some raw sugar for exfoliation and some beautiful New Zealand honey for softening and smoothing the skin.” “These ingredients work to increase circulation and reduce toxins so it relaxes, detoxifies and destresses. We finish off using a vanilla balm for the massage that is not too sweet but leaves a lovely fresh fragrance.”
LeSpa Manager Suiza Sevilla says the new bespoke treatment is a delicate blend of special ingredients specially formulated to suit both men and women.
Each season the LeSpa team led by Suiza create a new treatment to reflect the seasonal changes and keep the Spa menu evolving.
“We have many visitors from all over the world coming to Le Spa and we wanted to create something that couples could enjoy together while on holiday. It is also a good way to introduce men to the spa experience if they are not used to this level of pampering.”
“It’s exciting for us to create new ideas and package different aspects of the spa together and it’s a great way for all of our team to be involved. We are already planning the summer promotion around a coconut theme.”
LeSpa is renowned for its specialty treatments, expertise and luxury spa interior and this season’s ‘French Vanilla Coffee Wrap’ adds an exciting dimension.
LeSpa at Sofitel won the prestigious Travel & Leisure “World’s Best Hotel Spa” Award in 2011 and Suiza, who has been involved since its inception, says it was a significant recognition of the team’s commitment to quality.
The experience starts with a relaxing steam in the Turkish Hamman room, a stand out feature of LeSpa. The full body wrap treatment is then applied and followed up with a relaxing body massage to finish.
“It was an excellent result for us and rewards our hard work and dedication. The award has also set an expectation and responsibility to continue this high level of experience for years to come.”
LeSpa therapist Michelle Batchelor designed the unique blend of ingredients to be both therapeutic and relaxing. She felt that a coffee base would be beneficial
NEW FRENCH FLAVOURED MENU Left Bank Café on the ground floor of the stylish Sofitel complex has released a new lunch and dinner menu with wonderful French flavour.
LeSpa at Sofitel - 8 Duke Street, Queenstown T 03 450 0048 E lespa@sofitelqueenstown.com
Executive Chef Ross Woodvine has created his new menus to underline French culture.
A PArisiAn journey for the tAste buds spring celebrations at Left bank Café, introducing a new bistro style menu for lunch and dinner, offering a selection of rustic and traditional french delicacies.
“We have reconstructed our menus with a definitive French influence in line with the French décor of the café and the international Sofitel brand. The interior of the café is a little like the famous artistic Left Bank in Paris and the new menus reflect that creativity.”
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Ross describes the evening menu as French rustic with a sumptuous array of slow cooked dishes using traditional French confit cooking methods. French specialty dishes such as beef tartar, rabbit terrine and coq-au-vin feature along with delicious Indulge in an all-over body French Vanilla Coffee Wrap French cheeses and desserts.
Coffee Wrap at $155
Left Bank Café’s popular $15 lunch menu has also been revised with the addition of French favourites - savoury crepes, Croque Monsieur and a gateau of the day. “We have kept our top five lunch dishes because they are so popular, “says Ross. “This includes our warm chicken salad, French onion soup, blue cheese tart, Romaine salad, and French baguette. It’s a delightful lunch menu at a very good price.” The bistro style dinner is served from 6pm nightly and the Left Bank Café is open daily from 6am – 4pm for breakfast and lunch. MB
at LeSpa this Spring. Begin your ritual with a relaxing 30 min steam experience,
followed by a 30 min enveloping luxurious coffee wrap with healing and toning properties, to release winter toxins and activate the senses leaving your skin feeling silky smooth and soft. For added cream on top, experience a 45 min healing Tui vanilla massage, using bees wax to rejuvenate your body from top to toe - putting that spring back in your step.
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion at LeSpa and is subject to availability.
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fine jewellery • fine art
a voyage of discovery PReciOuS geMS ANd fiNe ART AwAiT YOu AT VAkA STORe ANd
www.vaka.co.nz Crn Beach Street and Rees Street, +64 3 442 9611
fine jewellery . fine art
Precious gems and fine art await you at Vaka store and gallery.
VAKA
a voyage of discovery...
The finest opals and pearls and New Zealand Jade (pounamu) will tempt you when you walk into this Pacific adorned shop, with life size whales floating on the ceiling, Maori carving, pounamu sculpture, sparkling opals, incredible Tahitian pearls and New Zealand’s own Blue Pearls. You feel like you are on a voyage through the Pacific finding treasure along the way… this is a unique shopping experience. Vaka’s owner Rob Lynes travels extensively throughout the Pacific sourcing the finest pearls and opals and a generational love of pounamu has cultivated an amazing collection of this precious stone, otherwise known as nephrite jade; the art of carving handed down from father to son to son. Rob, a gem cutter and renowned pounamu (jade) carver, has created with his team of talented jewellers, pearliers and jade carvers, an interactive gallery where you can see Opal, Pearl and Pounamu in their natural state transformed into fine jewellery and stunning works of art. There is an energy in this gallery that will be apparent to those who harbour a love for precious gems… the Vaka team have over 25 years experience working together, designing and creating. You will be truly mesmerised by the magnificent pearls and wondrous stones, the way the light plays on the opals like multicoloured fireflies trapped in a ring, or their pattern of tectonic ocean plates containing every shade of ocean blue and green. See the most exquisitely coloured pounamu stone in “The Navigator” who is new to the gallery through Rob Lynes talented hands. A Pacific man with chiselled features from months at sea, symbols of navigation, pelagic fish and birds carved lovingly into his chest – Rob brings “The Navigator’s” native form alive and the stone starts to speak. Located on the corner of Beach Street and Rees Street in the heart of Queenstown. +64 3 442 9611
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“LOVE PILATES” INSPIRES RESULTS BY KRISTI HOWLEY
Zarina Poole launched “Love Pilates” in the Wakatipu earlier this year and her passion for the practice has seen her develop a strong following for beginner and intermediate classes aimed at improving muscle tone, flexibility, mobility and posture. Working in New York as a management consultant ten years ago, Zarina discovered pilates for the first time. “My body was completely out of balance, strong in parts from running and swimming but weak and inflexible in others. Long hours slouched in front of a computer had taken their toll.” She started practicing pilates and eventually left her desk job to train and set up her own practice in her hometown of Cheltenham in the U.K. “It was a natural progression for me to combine my love of pilates and my experience as a consultant to become a pilates teacher.” Joseph Pilates pioneered the original mind-body exercise method
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after suffering through childhood with debilitating sickness. He vowed to restore his own health and went on to become an expert skier, martial artist, diver, circus performer and gymnast, spending 50 years creating and refining the pilates exercise methodology. Zarina trained for over two years in mat work and reformer machine instruction with Stott Pilates at its Oxford training centre as well as ‘in situ’ learning from other teachers “In addition to the regular training, I have completed courses in several specialist areas including gentle pilates for osteoporosis and arthritis, breast cancer rehabilitation, pilates for pre and post natal pregnancy and pilates for athletic conditioning. I offer two classes which provide gentle pilates exercises where clients who are managing back and joint problems, arthritis, osteoporosis and other health conditions can feel comfortable and relaxed exercising.” “With a strong emphasis on breathing, I help clients focus on the precise muscles they are strengthening and stretching,” says Zarina. ”The mind is totally connected with the exercise being performed and it allows students to gain the maximum from each movement while getting wonderful oxygen boost and increasing blood flow to the brain. Each student learns
how to align their spine to improve their posture and the alignment is further enhanced by strengthening the deep torso and abdominal muscles to gain both support for the lower back and a flatter tummy.” Zarina claims it takes only a few lessons for the mind and body to begin to work harmoniously together while exercising. “Clients are constantly surprised at how their body feels after even one session and even though they may not have actively exercised for many years, they can fully participate in pilates and immediately start to feel the benefits.” Pilates also improves athletic performance and reduces injury, according to Zarina, who says many high profile sports people are sharing their passion for pilates including the All Blacks, Canterbury Bulldogs, David Beckham, Tiger Woods, England’s cricket team, Olympic skiers, rowers, athletes and ice skaters. “The Wakatipu Basin is a haven for sports enthusiasts and many will use pilates classes to give them a competitive edge.” Zarina is teaching people of all ages and abilities in the Wakatipu to “Love Pilates” with sessions throughout the week at QPACT, Kings View School Frankton, Wakatipu Croquet Club Kelvin Heights and the Athenaeum Hall in Arrowtown. A schedule of classes can be found at www.lovepilates.co.nz.
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4MYEARTH - MAKING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENCE By Margo Berryman
Q: What do one of our current Olympic gold medallists and a well-known national television personality have in common? A: They both use ecosandwich wraps. Just two people among the many hundreds who have become converts to local woman, Marcia McWhirter’s range of eco-friendly food wraps and covers. Marcia has an eye for sourcing alternative goods and a personal philosophy to use sustainable products that look after the earth. She set up her own web based business 4MyEarthNZ after discovering the food wrap eco-product online.
Marcia McWhirter
“My daughter Kate, who was four at the time, was still at Montessori school in Arrowtown and I really did not want to wrap her lunch in plastic but was finding containers too big and cumbersome and waxed paper was not only not reusable but did not keep her food fresh. So I searched for a viable alternative and found the wraps in Australia.” Marcia was so excited to discover the range of food
wraps that she contacted the owners who in turn asked her to introduce the product to New Zealand. Four years later the small start-up business is on a roll.
and respect shown for her sustainable business. But above all she is particularly pleased with daughter Kate’s response, who from day one, has been the poster girl for 4myearth.
“My husband was incredibly supportive of the idea, and he acts as my sounding board and fellow director, along with Kate, who is now eight and has become my own little eco-warrior. The business has really evolved organically and we have a great following on Facebook and through the website.”
“I am really proud of the fact that Kate has never taken a single piece of rubbish into any school, particularly no plastic wrap. She is very responsible and always makes sure she brings her eco-food wraps home with her.”
The 4myearth product range is made in India using fabrics that are not only biodegradable but meet the FDA food standards and are absent of any preservatives which are found in plastic wrap. Every season Marcia works alongside her Australian counterpart on new prints and patterns for the range that includes food covers, picnic wraps and clever lunchbox accessories like the insulated lunch bag, sandwich and snack pockets and the ever- popular sandwich wrap. “Both adults and children seem to love them because they are easy to use and machine washable. It’s a great way to reduce the bulk out of the school bag or office briefcase without the need for lunchboxes. ” The company has recently launched its new range made exclusively from non-toxic cotton canvas that provides an even more eco-friendly product. “We’ve had great feedback and incredible media coverage and every season the products seem to gain more notoriety.”
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PROPERTY
WAKATIPU’S BEST KEPT SECRET The Woolshed at Bendemeer
BY JANE BROOKE Behind the corrugated iron walls of the historic Bendemeer Woolshed near Lake Hayes is one of the Wakatipu’s best kept secrets. Not only is the distinctive building one of the oldest farm structures in the area it also doubles as a unique events venue. The Woolshed is positioned at the gateway to Bendemeer Farm – a rural residential development within 130 hectares of rolling pastures with 360-degree panoramic views of the Wakatipu basin. From the entrance to Bendemeer, The Woolshed has the appearance of a 1950s shearing quarters. But step inside and it’s a clever mix of history preserved combined with modern elegance. Original holding pens, a wool skirting table and the smell of lanolin serve as a reminder of the venue’s authenticity, but floor-to-ceiling glass walls that partition off the historical exhibit display a sophisticated, contemporary element. On the other side of the glass a corridor leads to an original schist stone building, once used as a holding room for shearers now converted into a stylish space for private functions, events, conferences and meetings. Former developers of Bendemeer Farm
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converted the woolshed and schist cottage, built in the 1800s as a Scottish croft, into a stunning venue and the restoration project won a New Zealand Institute of Architects Award shortly after its completion in 2005. Bendemeer Marketing Executive Sarah Cairns says The Woolshed is the ideal destination for a variety of events. “If you are looking for a unique, rustic and breathtaking venue for your function, wedding, corporate retreat or romantic getaway, The Woolshed will truly deliver a memorable experience for any special occasion.” The main entertaining room comes complete with comfortable couches and lounge chairs, audio-visual equipment including a data projector and screen, a fridge/freezer, kitchenette suite, wine fridges, bar table and stools, sound system and wireless internet. A larger boardroom table is also available. The schist cottage has adequate space for small groups of up to 45 people inside. Barn doors open on to a deck with fireplace and sheep yards converted to a sizeable outdoor space. This area can also accommodate a marquee for larger groups. The Woolshed has been popular with guests who
have arranged product launches, corporate events or even private dinners. “The Woolshed captures something quite special. Every time we have a function here, no one wants to leave,” Sarah says. With wedding ceremony venues conveniently located close-by, Sarah is keen to host more wedding celebrations at The Woolshed – such as intimate receptions and pre or post wedding functions. “The Woolshed is exquisitely sited as a purpose-built venue hidden away in stunning countryside, only 20 minutes’ drive from central Queenstown and is truly a haven of peace and tranquility, providing the perfect setting for a relaxed wedding in picturesque surroundings.” The Woolshed is also able to accommodate guests, with an elegant queen bedroom with ensuite, and a second room with two single beds. “It’s the perfect atmosphere a world away from the city,” says Sarah. “The Woolshed at Bendemeer can offer it all in one of Queenstown’s quite unique settings, leaving you simply feeling like you have got away from it all.”
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and the upcoming exhibition with its colourful mix of subjects should have wide appeal.”
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Angus has been a professional artist for more than 20 years and his diverse work hangs in many homes
holds exhibitions around New Zealand. His annual January exhibition is always eagerly anticipated. Visit the studio in Littles Road Dalefield. No appointment necessary. www.anguswatson.com
FASHION FOCUS AT ART & CRAFT MARKET BY MARGO BERRYMAN After seven years working in Melbourne clothing designer Rose Agnew recently moved to Wanaka to set up her business and she is now a new and enthusiastic stallholder at the Queenstown Art and Craft Market. Her clothing label, Edi Garrett, pays homage to a creative family; both her mother and grandmother were artistic and her sister Sarah also exhibits at the weekend market selling beautifully handcrafted soy candles under the label George&Edi. “My passion and love for fashion started when I was really young. I trained in London in 1999 and actually worked in investment banking in the city but moonlighted as a designer selling my clothes at Portobello Markets.” Originally from Dunedin, Rose is relishing the opportunity to be back close to her family roots and the mountains. “I love snowboarding and so this is the perfect place for me to be. The Queenstown Art and Craft Market is artisan rather than commercial so everyone makes their own products and visitors are often delighted to Award winning Queenstown artist Ben Ho is recognised for his impressionist style reflected in his outstanding landscapes, figures and still life paintings. He is stimulated by the Queenstown landscape and together with his artist wife Mary Mai has fulfilled an ambition to open a studio and Award winning Queenstown artist Ben Ho is gallery at Lake Hayes. recognised for his impressionist style reflected in “My dream was always to have my own studio his outstanding landscapes, figures and still life and gallery one day and now here in Queenstown paintings. He is stimulated by the Queenstown we have finally achieved this. It’s such a beautiful landscape and together with his artist wife Mary place to display our work.” Mai has fulfilled an ambition to open a studio and Ben and MaryHayes. Mai are of Chinese descent and gallery at Lake have been exhibiting regularly in New Zealand “My dream was always to have my own studio and since 1991, after emigrating from China in the gallery one day and now here in Queenstown we late 1980s. have finally achieved this. It’s such a beautiful place “I display was formally trained in the traditional way at to our work.” Canton Fine Art School and also in contemporary Ben and Mary Mai are of Chinese descent and painting and these two styles are still quite have been exhibiting regularly in New Zealand evident in some of my work today,” says Ben. since 1991, after emigrating from China in the late “Mary and I met at art school in China and chose 1980s. to come to New Zealand to live.” During the past “I12was formally trained the travelling traditionalaround way at months the pair has in been Canton Fine exhibiting Art Schooltheir andwork. also in contemporary the country painting and these two styles are still quite evident “I recently held my very first exhibition in Dunedin in some of my work today,” says Ben. “Mary and at the ‘Artist Room’ in Queens Park which was I met at art school in China and chose to come to exciting. We really enjoy meeting up with other artists and people who come to view our work.”
LANDSCAPE INSPIRES ARTIST
ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET EXPANDS The Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market on Earnslaw Park is holding weekday markets, during summer, in addition to its regular Saturday markets. The new market days will be on the first Friday and third Wednesday of each month running from December until the end of April. The market is a showcase of local artists’ art and craft merchandise and supports New Zealand made products.
discover annew original. “ market There arethat overeverything 40 stalls is and to the this are her beautifully children’smeets Rosesummer describes designscrafted as “practical toys by Timber created from recycled imaginative with aTool, playful twist” and says she designs native wood with a unique Kiwi twist. Other new with herself in mind – a woman who wants clothes stalls include handmade candles and that are easy to wear, havebeeswax versatility and desirability. lanterns and 2012 Queenstown photographic “I am excited about my spring collection which is calendars, ideal for overseas gifts. inspired by bright colours and prints with the perfect Market goersgo caneverywhere enjoy live music the stunning cut trouser, dressinand fun tops. I am waterfront setting. also looking to produce some screen printed cotton t-shirts.” Rose claims the best thing about being at the market every Saturday morning is meeting so many international people who like and purchase her clothes. “I have dresses in London, sweatshirts in Germany and t-shirts in Australia and that keeps me out there in the world.”
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Ben’s paintings can been seen at one or two
Queenstown galleries and in other New Zealand centres but it is at his Lake Hayes studio gallery where he enjoys spending time discussing his work with art enthusiasts. “We have a lot of international visitors come to the studio including Americans, Asians and Europeans who enjoy the paintings. They make a very nice souvenir to take home.” Ben has won numerous awards including the Otago Regional Art Award, the K G Frazer Award, NZ Herald Award and a gold medal at the Royal New Zealand to live.” Easter Show signifying his standing in the New Ben’s paintings can beenattributes seen at much one orof two Zealand art community.He Queenstown galleries and in his success to the inspiration he other drawsNew fromZealand the centres butenvironment. it is at his Lake Hayes studio gallery Queenstown where he enjoys spending time discussing his work “I appreciate the light here which is quite different with art enthusiasts. from the rest of New Zealand and the large open spaces and relative quiet creates a fertile ground for creativity.” have a colourful mix of subjects and should have wide appeal.”
“Having my own exhibition every January also gives people a chance to visit my studio in its stunning garden setting and see where my work is created,” he says. Angus has been a professional artist for more than 20 years and his diverse work hangs in many homes not only in New Zealand but around the world.
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He welcomes the opportunity to display his contemporary paintings at the Head of the Lake in addition to his annual summer exhibition which will be held in January 2013.
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His varied collection features nudes, landscapes, boats, horses and figures which have earned him an international reputation. His nudes reflect detailed tones of golds, reds and silvers and his watercolours use bright, vibrant colours. “I make a bold use of colour and my work tends towards impressionist.” Angus is highly sought after for commissions and also sells a selection of prints and cards from his rural studio. Visit his studio in Littles Road Dalefield. Preferable but not essential to telephone first - 03 4428486 www.anguswatson.com
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‘REMARKABLE’ EXPERIENCE BY ANGELA ENGLISH
The Remarkables Market opens late October for its third summer season. QT Magazine spoke to Market Manager Sherryn Smith to get an insight into the popular European-style venture.
opportunity to win hampers, free entertainment and performances by talented local musicians.
Where did the inspiration for the Market come from?
Remarkables Market Chef took place over five months. Each month there was a double heat and contestants created masterpieces from mystery boxes filled with 20 ingredients available from the market. Our inaugural winner was Lee van der Geest, who created a delicious bruschetta and Thai Green Chicken Curry featured in the NZ Listener magazine.
The Remarkables Market grew out of a desire to recreate the feel of a bustling European market. We wanted to ensure a combination of excellent food and craft were available in one location. Our mission is to improve the access to a variety of high quality in-season fruit, vegetable, artisan produce and craft to the Wakatipu, at the same time supporting our local producers. How long has the Market been running? We are now coming into our third summer season after opening our doors for the first time in early December 2010. Has the Market achieved its goals? Yes we are very proud that the Remarkables Market has been able to provide food artisans and crafters with a unique trading hub to sell their local delights and goodies. We have created a community meeting place for locals and visitors to shop, eat, relax and enjoy our unique setting under the Remarkables Mountains. We have incorporated a busy summer calendar of events into the market, including our popular cooking competitions, Spring gardening days, Christmas event days, the
What do the cooking competitions involve?
What is the Remarkables Market community garden initiative? We have partnered with Remarkables Primary School to support the first South Island school to start a kitchen garden as part of the Garden to Table School Programme. Year seven and eight students are developing the skills to grow, harvest, prepare and share organic food. During the season we are hoping any extra produce will be sold through the market, with profits being directed back into the garden. The Remarkables Market opens for its summer season on Saturday October 27 and is open every Saturday until Easter Saturday (March 30 2013) when it hosts the annual Easter Bunny Hunt. The market is housed in and around the Remarkables Red Barn which is well signposted from the main entrance to the Remarkables Park Town Centre.
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Queenstown Trail
Bannockburn Gutbuster MTB Race
October 18 2012 The 110+km Queenstown Trail will be officially opened on October 18. The trail is recognised as one of New Zealand’s Great Rides and connects three main hubs – Central Queenstown, Arrowtown and Gibbston. The diverse trail winds past both Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hayes and crosses three major rivers, the Kawarau, Shotover and the Arrow providing outstanding biking in spectacular alpine scenery.
November 24 2012 This epic race starts in Garston and finishes at Bannockburn. From pub to pub the mountain bike race is part of the action packed Cromwell Summer Series. The race starts at 315m above sea level in the Garston township with riders climbing to 1100m over the Nevis Road overlooking the Nokomai River before heading down to the historic town of Bannockburn.
Willowridge Wanakafest October 18 – 21 2012 The fun-filled Wanaka festival has something for everyone. From the Lake Wanaka Food and Wine mini festival to Passion for Fashion, a stylish night of fashion design, models and awards. NZ Master Chef contestant, Jax Hamilton, will make a special guest appearance at the Food and Wine Kayaking on the tranquil waters of Milford festival on Saturday October 20 and will run a master Sound is one of this life’s great experiences class at Pembroke Park. as Penny Simpson found out taking a trip with Southern Discoveries on its newly launched Cromwell Christmas Races kayaking venture. December 2 2012 Harrison Cove is aClub spectacular cove in The Otago Racing hosts thissheltered ultimate Christmas Milford Sound and because of its location amongst celebration each year at the Cromwell racecourse. A day the dramatic scenery has been selected as the for of fashion in base the field, Southern Discoveries’ new kayaking trips. live entertainment and The company also operates the Milford even a visitDiscovery from the Centre and Milford Deep Underwater man in Observatory red himself. cruises. General Manager John Robson says Competitions for the the kayaking venture appeals to Best people keenLady for and a Dressed personalised experience. Man and free children’s entertainment.
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Cardrona Vintage Fair December 4 2012 An exciting day of vintage proportions, the Cardrona Hotel hosts this free annual fair which is a great day for the whole family. Enjoy delicious treats like spit roasted Cardrona lamb and rabbit stew, as well as pony rides, wine tasting and local live music. Browse the stalls for vintage goodies like toys, books, videos, and clothes. Easy to find – just head to the Cardrona Hotel. “This is the perfect fun activity for people who want to have a short, gentle paddle in the calm, sheltered Glenorchy 150th Celebrations waters of Harrison’s Cove. At this time of year, kayakers October 19-22 2012 are able to get ‘up close and personal’ with some of The little township of Glenorchy will mark 150 years with the wildlife like the rare Fiordland crested penguin a long weekend of celebrations that include a ‘Picnic who are nesting in the cove on the water’s edge so in Paradise’, a 1950s dance, band, entertainment, food that’s a very special opportunity.” and lots of activities. Two commemorative projects A specialised kayak pontoon has been installed that will be officially opened on Monday October 22 – the uses a platform to lower and raise passengers into extension to the Glenorchy Lagoon boardwalk over the water while already seated in their kayaks which wetlands and the restored Glenorchy Library. makes it simple particularly for novice kayakers. Single kayaks are used for the one hour trips and Arrowtown 150th Celebrations small groups of up to 12 people have the benefit of an October 19-22 2012 experienced nature guide with an in-depth knowledge Arrowtown will present a re-enactment of the gold rush days that will unfold with grandstand viewing and a full commentary on the banks of the Arrow
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of the area and the wildlife. With no experience required and up to four trips a day available as part of the Milford Discovery Centre and Observatory cruise John says it’s easy to see why the new adventure excursion is proving popular. “Many people when they come here wish they could spend more time on the water in this World Heritage Park. It’s a very special place, and this experience allows people to explore the cove and its unique views and features from the water. “Many international visitors in particular have never experienced such a pristine and rugged environment. The kayaking trips Bannockburn Gutbuster enable them to do this without impacting on the environment or wildlife in anyway.” River. This community project will feature over 200 people dressed as miners, dancing girls, saloon, and gold panners re-enacting the Arrow gold rush.
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LET’S GET OUTSIDE MAKES ITS MARK BY JENNY MCLEOD
Let’s Get Outside has been operating in Queenstown less than a year but has already made its mark as a high-end lifestyle store showcasing a diverse range of fashionable and performance clothing and footwear produced by the internationally renowned Patagonia and Merrell brands. Hamish and Jenny Cochran of Nevada Sport have been excited by the response from both locals and visitors to Queenstown to their contemporary concept store in the Mall. “Customers are constantly surprised by the versatile range we offer,” says Hamish. “Many people are not aware of the variety that is available in the Patagonia collection including dresses, merino cardigans, down jackets and yoga and leisure gear. The important thing is that while the label is stylish it also uses high-tech fabrics which are well tested and reflect Patagonia’s focus on performance.” Hamish says Merrell too has top line clothing. “Merrell is best known as the world’s largest outdoor footwear brand but the company also produces a fantastic range of apparel designed for comfort, every day wear or outdoor performance.” A key factor for Nevada Sport has been the sustainable attitude adopted by the two companies. “Patagonia is one of the top sustainable companies in the world and this has a lot of appeal for many of our clients who have the same values. Merrell is also recognised for its mission to encourage people
to participate in the outdoors.” It is these values which have attracted Queenstown tourism operator Ziptrek Ecotours whose guides now wear Patagonia and Merrell clothing and footwear while working on the tree to tree ziplines in the forest surrounding the Skyline gondola. “These brands have a strong focus on social and environmental issues and it is a perfect alignment with our company’s ideals,” says Director Trent Yeo. “Our aim is to try and build relationships with brands with similar aspirations.” “It is good for people in the community to see people at Ziptrek wearing Patagonia and Merrell because the labels are also associated with being outdoors and having fun. We were pleased when the concept store opened in Queenstown because it gives us easy access to the large range of gear they stock.” Harris Mountains Heliski guides have also selected Patagonia apparel as their uniform because of its “clean design and technical performance” in the mountain environment they work in. Let’s Get Outside changes its collection seasonally with spring gear now in store and a summer range due as Christmas approaches. Hamish says the store complements existing Queenstown retail stores stocking Patagonia and Merrell brands, by offering different clothing and footwear, which he considers can only make the two brands stronger in the resort, www.qt.co.nz
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“Everything’s pretty tense and exciting looking ahead to the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi.”
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ADAPATIVE SKIER NAMED IN EXCLUSIVE AMP ALUMNI By Jane Brooke
At the age of 25, Wanaka adaptive alpine skier Adam Hall has achieved more than most people would in a lifetime. Not only did he win gold at the 2010 Winter Paralympics, he is a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport, the current world number one in slalom and has been named Snow Sports New Zealand supreme athlete of the year no less than four times. To add to the illustrious list Adam has recently been inducted into the prestigious AMP Scholarships Alumni, established by AMP investment company. Adam was awarded a $10,000 scholarship with AMP in 2008, Alumni members are selected from past scholarship recipients, who are chosen to be part of the elite group of inspirational people, because they continue to excel and act as role models for aspiring scholarship recipients. “For me, it’s a privilege to be honoured as part of the Alumni group because it’s a small number of people that get recognised each year,” Adam says. “It’s nice to be able to give back.” AMP Sponsorship Executive Mike Wootten says Adam is a “perfect role model and inspiration for others who are trying to achieve their dreams. He lives and breathes everything that AMP Scholarships stands for, www.qt.co.nz
and his successes to date have been phenomenal”. Adam, who was born with spina bifida, says sponsorship is a vital part of expensive sports like alpine ski racing and it is even harder for adaptive athletes to source funding. “Getting sponsorship is always going to be a battle. Often it’s like adaptive athletes are viewed as secondclass citizens. But that’s changing now, in a positive way. Money from scholarships and sponsorship helps ordinary Kiwis make their dreams come true by giving them extra resources.”
second-best achievement. To be awarded that at such a young age is great but to also be recognised amongst other New Zealanders - that’s a huge honour and privilege for me.” Since winning gold, Adam has been improving his performance by introducing better science and technology to his equipment. “It’s changed the way my body is. It’s now more efficient, more powerful. It’s probably the best it’s ever been.”
Adam set his dream of being the best in the world as a youngster, when he realised his skill as a snowboarder after initially starting out on skis.
The last northern hemisphere season produced his best results ever. He claimed four total World Cup wins - two in slalom, one in Super G and one in Super Combined.
But because snowboarding wasn’t a Paralympic sport at the time, Adam switched back to ski racing.
Adam heads to his northern hemisphere base at Winter Park, Colorado, in November.
It was his determination and dedication that saw him achieve his goal - from finishing at the back of the field at the Torino Winter Paralympics in 2006 to finishing top of the podium in slalom four years later in Vancouver.
“Everything’s pretty tense and exciting looking ahead to the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi.”
“Winning gold has been the ultimate achievement because it’s been my dream,” he says. “But being named as a member of the NZ Order of Merit is my
He remains focused on striving to be the best and inspiring others. “I want to be able to do what I do, be good at what I do, be successful in life and leave a legacy for the next generation.”
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Hands-On Trust Spearheads Challenge Wanaka By Jane Brooke
Challenge Wanaka has grown to become a hugely popular triathlon that’s now a firm fixture on the multi-sport calendar but it only happens with a lot of effort and energy. Behind every good event is a good governance team which in Challenge Wanaka’s case happens to be the non-profit charitable trust, the Challenge Wanaka Sport Trust, that owns the event. Queenstown-based Trust Chairman Tom Pryde is among six trustees that support the event in a governance role, assisting the Challenge Wanaka race team in co-ordinating event logisitics, sponsorship and volunteers. “It’s a pretty hands-on trusteeship,” he says. “We have to coordinate traffic, marshaling, logistical issues and so on. They’re all very expensive issues. Everything costs big money in events and we are spending it in a town that has very little access to sponsorship money.” Tom has an extensive background in triathlons, including bringing the first event to the lower South Island – the Lake Hayes Triathlon – in 1983. He and other trustees even compete in the annual iron distance triathlon. Tom races in the swim leg for his team before spending the rest of the day working at the event. “It’s a lifestyle thing for all of us. We love being involved and being able to participate in the race.” Since the inaugural Challenge Wanaka in 2007 the event has grown from strength to strength, due to the hard work of the Trust, in conjunction with Race Director Victoria Murray-Orr. It is on track for its largest field ever on race day, January 19, 2013. More than 1100 iron athletes, including some of the world’s top athletes, had registered across both the half and full distances by the end of August. “Entries were 50 per cent up on the same time last year. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be 50 per cent up on race day, but it is quite significant,” Tom says. “It’s
growing every year, despite the global financial crisis, which has dramatically affected other sporting events around the world.” Tom hopes Challenge Wanaka will grow to the point where registration fees from more competitors will help pay for the event, rather than the event having to rely on sponsorship. The success of Challenge Wanaka has meant the local economy benefits from several million dollars that is spent in the town each year. The Trust also sets aside $10,000 annually to provide grants for local organisations, plus pays sports and community groups that help with the setup of the event. “It’s very important for us to reinvest money back into the community,” says Tom. About 650 volunteers are needed for the event and the Trust is always on the lookout for more sponsorship and more volunteers. “If you’re going to go along and watch, you’re better off being a part of it,” says Tom. “It’s a fantastic event to be involved in.” www.qt.co.nz
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TARRAS DESIGNER CREATES MERINO CHILDREN’S WEAR LABEL By Jill Herron
Tarras fashion designer Christina Perriam, whose women’s merino fashion label is widely recognised has branched into a new range, using the premium natural fibre to develop unique clothing for babies and children. The tougher the environment for merino sheep, the finer and more luxurious the wool the animal produces and the Suprino Bambino range is a celebration not only of what can be achieved with merino fabric, but also the Kiwi high country farming tradition. Christina Perriam
Christina grew up on Central Otago’s Bendigo Station, a 12,000 hectare sheep station, which produces some of the finest wool in New Zealand. She has extensively studied fashion design as well as the science of creating a super-soft, super-hardwearing wool fabric. Merino wool is increasingly acclaimed for its temperature and moisture managing qualities, fire resistance, superior UV protection and softness, as well as being a renewable, biodegradable product.
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For the past ten years Christina has been creating women’s fashion from 100% merino fabric. Suprino Bambino is her first baby and children’s range, using the same natural wool fabric but incorporating original handknitted and handmade embellishments. She says all the dresses, tops, pants and accessories in the range are made in New Zealand to exacting quality standards that further enhance their longevity. “We realised there were already a lot of brands in that market so we set about creating a label that produces unique and distinctive clothing, something not seen before.” She says the designs have originality and charm, particularly through the addition of hand knitted elements which has also rekindled interest in traditional craftwork. Christina is excited about finding new ways of using merino wool to meet the demands of today’s customers. “By keeping merino products current, new markets are created, supporting the future of the wool industry and helping retain high country traditions.” Suprino Bambino has attracted a strong following since its launch in July this year. The range is available online (www.christinaperriam.co.nz) and at the Christina Perriam store at Tarras Village, about 20 minutes’ drive north of Cromwell.
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AIMING HIGH BY JANE BROOKE
left: Peter HilLary Right: Bound for the Himalayas – (L to R) Elsa Mannering, Hugh Cocks, Leroy Bird, Jonathan Smith, Jonathan Streeter, Will Harrison, Dave Borrie, Bryn Gibson, Will Douglas. Absent: Zoe Fitzgerald
A group of Cromwell College students has embarked on an ambitious fundraising drive so they can take part in a trip of a lifetime to Nepal, the Himalayas and Everest Base Camp in 2013. Dave Borrie, 16, Leroy Bird, 16, Hugh Cocks, 16, Will Douglas, 17, Bryn Gibson, 15, Will Harrison, 16, Elsa Mannering, 14, Jonathan Smith, 16, Jonathan Streeter, 16 and Zoe Fitzgerald, 17, plan to make their way up to Everest Base Camp via a route not normally taken by most trekkers. Travelling up Gokyo Valley and via Chola Pass, which is at 5368m above sea level, the teens will trek for 21 days on a less congested route that will give them the opportunity to spend time with Phortse School, a remote school in the Solukhumbu District. Student team leader Dave Borrie says he and his schoolmates were inspired to sign up for the expedition when experienced Cromwell-based climber and mountain guide Kim Logan spoke to them about the idea last year.
Kim has completed 27 ascents of Mount Cook and 14 expeditions to the Himalayas and the Karakorams and inspired the ten students to get involved. “We’re all really excited about it,” Dave says. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us – you don’t really see many other opportunities to go to the Himalayas, especially from where we live.” The students don’t have to have climbing experience for the trek and they plan to take it slowly to avoid getting altitude sickness. “I’m really looking forward to experiencing the different culture over there, how they manage to live with limited supplies,” Dave says. The trip for ten pupils and three adults – including Kim Logan, Cromwell College principal Mason Stretch and a parent – is expected to cost about $80,000, or around $6000 per person.To help finance the excursion the group is undertaking extensive fundraising drives to pay for half their adventure. Each student will fund the rest of the trip themselves.
In July they held a fundraising event where Wanaka mountaineer Guy Cotter talked about his climbing adventures, including scaling five of the world’s highest peaks. Further funds were raised at a function at Cromwell College in September, when Peter Hillary, son of Mount Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary, spoke on the topic - “It’s not the mountain we conquer but ourselves”. Other fundraising activities include wine and t-shirt sales, a mountain bike challenge, regular car cleaning services and sponsorships. “One of the main reasons for doing this is to help Phortse School,” Dave explains. “They don’t get a lot of money, unlike other schools in the area, so we are going to support them. We will stay there for a few days and help the kids and it is planned that ten per cent of our funds will go towards a donation for the school.”
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PINOT PRODUCTION wINE wRITER ALAN BRADy
WINE ATTITUDES OLD WORLD v NEW
Many of the world’s leading wine writers and commentators are attending the 2012 central Otago Pinot Noir celebration in Queenstown By Wine Writer Alan Brady in January which is an indication of the deep passion generated by the recently spent time with friends in Umbria and mystique of pinot noir.
I the Chianti region of Tuscany, two of Italy’s great wine regions. Italy is a country where vines grow Their attendance is also a tribute to the standing everywhere, from the cooler mountains of the north to that Central Otago now enjoys as a producer of this the hot southern tip of Sicily and viticulture and wine wine. have been embedded in the national consciousness and influential in their own countries andWidely way ofread life for over 2000 years. and on the internet some 25 writers join 200 wine Interestingly in Italy today wine seems to be enjoyed, and food enthusiasts and 35 importers, distributors not in a hedonistic way but simply as a part of the and retailers for the event, which since 2000, has Mediterranean way of life, a staple, like good bread, become established as one of the most important pasta and olive oil. You can stroll with thousands of pinot gatherings on the international wine calendar. others on the banks of the Tiber in Rome at midnight Theywith come from diners the United Kingdom, or mix late night in the squares and Europe, alleys North America, Australia and Asia, many for be the around the great Duomo in Florence, and you will third or fourth time, to drunkenness taste, debateorand celebrate unlikely to encounter any aggressive the subtleties of not pinot noirItalians. at lunches, dinners and behaviour – at least from seminars over three days from January 26-28 We were dining alfresco in the ancient hilltop town For Central Otago when winemakers whose products are of Orvieto in Umbria Italy beat Germany in the now exported to over 30 countries, it’s probably semi-final of the European Cup. The place erupted inthe a most important showcase for the theirnarrow wines. spontaneous riot of annual celebration. Suddenly Few were otherfilled gatherings provide the same focus on a streets as cheering, singing Italians spilled wine variety in an environment suchpillion mutual outsingle of houses and restaurants. Scootersofwith enthusiasm. passengers waving the national green, white and
commercial release of pinot noir from redThe flagfirst roared dangerously through the crowd, an Central of Otago was inblared 1987. and Twenty-five years on – orchestra car horns it was impossible blink in history of of wine – the region is notatomere be caught up the in the elation the moment. established on the world stage as of the leading This was a celebration induced byone sheer joy, not producers of the variety. alcohol. No doubt a few glasses of Prosecco were That it that has reached a level of not. recognition some other downed night and why The happiness wine regions have taken centuries was real producing and palpable and shared with anyone whoto achieve,toisbe thanks the happy home the demanding happened closetoby. pinotitnoir vine hasyears found the Central soils Maybe takes 2000 of in history beforeOtago a society and climate. learns how to handle booze. Back home in New www.qt.co.nz
When I planted some of the first few vines here 30 years ago, pinot noir immediately showed it liked the conditions, growing easily and ripening Zealand the Government is legislating in an attempt consistently. Being toable stem the tide quality of reckless by some and to produce wine drinking certainly made it easier over-consumption bythe themap. population at large. Will to put the region on regulation change behaviour? not.efforts Change But it didn’t happen without Probably the tireless of will only come when attitudes and change, when alcohol, producers who collectively individually travel and obviously thinking wine particular, is seen as constantly in I’m New Zealand andinthroughout the world one of nature’s gifts to be enjoyed in moderation. And promoting their products. when, as American pediatrician Dr Wells Shoemaker The 2012 Pinot Celebration features 35 Central Otago puts it: “.. we teach young adults how to consume, or wineries who will be showing their excellent 2010 how to abstain, responsibly and comfortably in the pinot noirs as well as precious older wines from real world”. their cellar stock. Dozens of volunteers are required This year we celebrating 25 years of wine production to stage theare event and hospitality students from the inQueenstown Central Otago. The anniversary has been Resort College will help to already pour wines at marked by a retrospective tasting of pinot noir, wines the tastings as well as serving meals at the traditional from 2011 at the Gibbston Valley Winery near final1990 nighttoGrand Dinner at Skyline. Queenstown Other events are held across the region over the Compared with Italy, Central Otago’s 25 years wine three days, including lunches at wineries and of leading production is a mere blink in time. But I never Queenstown restaurants, and a formal tastingfeel of like upstart cru fromBurgundy the colonies when I visit the great sixan premier wines from 2006. The regions of Europe. revel in the history and tradition. Burgundy tasting Ihas become an important part of Inthe a strange way I feel part of it because all sampling around I celebration and as well as a pretext for see theexceptional same passion and enthusiasm andof sense of some wines it serves as means putting mission that we have for what we do here. Central Otago pinot noir into context alongside some And when I taste wines with those wine growers I can of the world’s legendary producers of the variety. relate to the satisfaction, the disappointments and the The French connection is a growing one with the two frustrations they express the ups and exchange downs of regions now involved in about an annual student different years and the Burgundy fickleness of naturehas and been wine programme. The tasting itself. Central Otago is on its way to becoming arranged by Rippon winemaker Nick Mills with one the ofassistance the great wine regions ofBourgogne the world. Hopefully New of Mosaique Internationale, Zealand also become a society a bottle Central will Otago’s French partner in where the exchange ofprogramme. wine, as Dr Shoemaker says, sits on the dinner table, an “unpretentious bystander,” appreciated and enjoyed as part of the meal.
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chard farm winery Chard Farm Winery, on the Gibbston Valley highway, is the home of Lola, one of the region’s most photographed women. According to Chard Farm founder and owner Rob Hay, “Lola, our wild biker chick, was crafted by
Lee van der Geest out of chardonnay vines pulled from our vineyard. We commissioned her for the inaugural Tour de Wakatipu mountain bike Ariel Eberle race which finishes at the winery. Every year Lola is the first female placegetter, as she is always the first to arrive. In fact, she never leaves. She is much admired, and photographed by our cellar door customers.” For a vineyard stay at Chard Farm the picturesque Judge and Jury cottage is available. The cottage and the winery’s famous Judge & Jury single vineyard chardonnay are named after the stone massif which towers over Chard Farm.
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ALAN BRADY’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHARD FARM Chard Farm Mata-au Pinot Noir, 2010 Chard Farm’s “signature” Pinot Noir is a blend of the best fruit from the four Cromwell Basin estate vineyards. An elegant fruit forward style with subtle oak input, the 2010 has attractive perfumes of wildflowers and light brown spice, with complex mineralite and earthy notes behind the red berry fruits. The wine is fresh and lively on the palate. Red berry fruit flavours dominate with some herbal/ savoury tones. Fine, ripe tannins build an elegant structure, leading to an impressively long and mineral finish.
Chard Farm Vipers Vineyard Riesling, 2010 Complex fragrant aromas of limes and white spice, a hint of jasmine and underlying earthy notes. With generous medium fruit weight and good texture on the palate, the wine finishes with a refreshing mineral acid that explodes with flavour and impressive length. Chard Farm is situated at 205 Chard Road, Gibbston, just past the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Bridge. The Cellar Door is open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm.
HAWKESHEAD VINEYARD
BRENNAN WINES Brennan Wines, a family owned and operated vineyard is dramatically situated in the heart of Gibbston Valley, and was established by Sean Brennan with the goal of creating a vineyard “to produce limited high quality wines that truly represent the potential of this exceptional wine-producing region.” “All of our wines are estate grown and produced, allowing us to maintain the highest standards of quality and health for our grapes. Our wine is fermented in small batches which allow us to keep a close eye on every batch,” says Assistant Winemaker Alissa Bates. The attention to detail throughout the winemaking process is carried through to the cellar door, where new arrivals are officially greeted by Alissa and Millie the affectionate Labrador. “The picnic tables are often filled with visitors to the vineyard enjoying lunch and a game of pétanque. Children really enjoy being able to entertain themselves in their very own play area at the vineyard.”
Tasting Notes: Hawkshead in Gibbston Valley has a holistic view towards viticulture inspired by ancestor, renowned naturalist William Swainson.
wine producing process leaves a minimal impact on the land.”
The vineyard takes its name from Swainson’s New Zealand homestead, which he named after his ancestral village. Swainson’s early illustration of his Hawkshead homestead appears on the modern-day wine bottles.
Tasting Notes for Hawkshead’s five star Pinot Noirs
“Our goal at Hawkshead is to work with nature and the elements. We love and accept everything nature has to throw at us” says Ulrike Kurenbach who, along with her partner Denis Marshall, planted their first Pinot Noir vines 11 years ago and began growing their First Vines Pinot Noir organically in 2009. “Spring is the start of a new vintage year, full of our hopes and dreams for a perfect season. Because we live and work on the vineyard, we know each of the vines individually, visiting them throughout the season. We harvest the grapes by hand and each of the wines is crafted in small volumes ensuring the
2010 Bannockburn Pinot Noir: Consists of complex aromas including blackberry, violet, black plum and briar rose. The mouth-filling palate includes rich chocolate flavours of blackberry, black plum and briar. A pleasure to drink now or cellar up to ten years. 2010 First Vines Pinot Noir: A deep and richly textured vintage from Hawkshead’s oldest vines ensuring dark and serious, yet seductive, flavours of roasted plum, sweet spices and cinnamon. Consists of a ripe generous palate, silken and fragrant. Will cellar exceptionally well.
2011 B2 Pinot Noir Rosé A refreshingly different Rosé. Ripe cherry and apple blossoms give way to bright raspberry and pomegranate characters, showing subtle sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. 2008 Brennan Pinot Noir Dense notes of dark cherry, earth and spice abound. Delicate herbal characters marry with wild plum and subtle dark chocolate on a palate founded in firm structure. Black briar and a savoury smokiness frame a lingering finish supported by velvety tannins. Brennan Wines is situated at 86 Gibbston Back Road, well signposted from the Gibbston Valley Highway. The Cellar Door is open seven days, from 11am – 5pm.
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Habebes Café
Amanda Mulqueen
Summer is the salad season and Habebes Café in the Plaza Arcade, Queenstown is a destination café where over 12 different varieties are made fresh every day. Sensational authentic wholefood dishes focus on Middle Eastern inspired foods.
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Salads can be served in a bowl, take out salad box or as part of a spicy, gourmet kebab with a vegetarian falafel, chicken or lamb. Also on the menu are chicken, lamb and lentil pies, veggie rolls and it’s hard to ignore the sweet slices, fig balls and cakes. Many are gluten and dairy free.
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Owner Amanda Mulqueen is the salad queen and creates masterpieces with fresh garden vegetables, red and brown lentils, bean sprouts, parsley, herbs and toasted seeds and nuts.
No dairy or smothering creamy mayonnaises here. All the salads are vegan and come with a choice of tahini, hot chilli sauces, yoghurt, lemon and mint dressing or freshly made hummus. CAFÉS
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Cook’s Store & Deli Located down the alleyway just off Buckingham Habebes Café Street, beside The Wool Press in Arrowtown, this eclectic littleiscafé pure gold. Summer theissalad season and Habebes Café in the Plaza Queenstown a destination café Cook’s CaféArcade, and Deli is not just is a café and not just where over 12 different varieties are made fresh every a delicatessen but a clever combination of both with day. Sensational dishes focus stylish homeware authentic and retrowholefood knick-knacks thrown in.on Middle Eastern inspired foods. It’s an absolute visual delight delight to walk into Owner Amanda the salad queen this charming, littleMulqueen food outletis where the word on and the creates masterpieces street is the food is top with notch.fresh garden vegetables, red and brown lentils, bean sprouts, parsley, herbs and Owner Charlotte Ellis-Cook understands the toasted seeds and nuts. importance of flavour and her take home meals No dairy smothering creamy All have a big or following. Served in mayonnaises easy to carryhere. tinfoil the salads are andcannelloni come with and a choice of tahini, containers, the vegan lasagna, a variety of hotsuch chilli as sauces, yoghurt, lemon andbeef mintappear dressing or pies chicken and leek or rich and freshly made hummus.
Cook’s Store & Deli Located down the alleyway just off Buckingham Street, beside The Wool Press in Arrowtown, this eclectic little café is pure gold. Cook’s Café and Deli is not just a café and not just a delicatessen but a clever combination of both with stylish homeware and retro knick-knacks thrown in. It’s an absolute visual delight delight to walk into this charming, little food outlet where the word on the street is the food is top notch. Owner Charlotte Ellis-Cook understands the importance of flavour and her take home meals have a big following. Served in easy to carry tinfoil containers, the lasagna, cannelloni and a variety of pies such as chicken and leek or rich beef appear and
Fruit smoothies are made to order and Habebes has Café 111 – On the Beaten Track a good selection of fresh juices like Teza, Benger and It is always a good sign when customers walk through of a café and exclaim Allganicsthe anddoor of course excellent Allpress“what coffee. are you baking? It smells delicious.” At Café 111 the answer is everything from a scrumptious carrot cake to sweet and savoury muffins or a selection of homemade biscuits designed to tempt even the most disciplined. Situated on the route to the Skyline gondola at 9 Isle Street Café 111 takes its name from the neighbouring Queenstown Medical Centre. The café serves an all-day menu that starts with tasty traditional breakfasts. The Bacon Buttie is a “beaut” as promised with a generous portion of New this summer is a delicious fresh baby spinach tastesalty homemade when high heated served to dinner bacon stacked on and a freshly baked bun. Egg dishes are made to order and the selection Amanda Mulqueen salad with cherry tomatoes, mint, red onions and guests at home. of meals includes gluten-free options. toasted seeds or choose from options like the beetroot British visitors love the authentic Cornish pasties, Quick bites like sandwiches, bagels and wraps are available from the counter for takeaway and apple salad, potato salad with a garlic mint which smellordivine andand areenjoy packed tender lasagne beef lunches sit down the with homemade or seafood chowder with a fresh salad on the dressing and toasted buckwheat groats or the and side. vegetables and there is achanges selection of hot stuffed The specials menu frequently offering a range of choice particularly for regulars. tabouleh loaded with fresh parsley, red onion, tomato potatoes, vegetable tartsare andgreat muffins to enjoy. The friendly staff baristas and the inviting, modern décor, daily newspapers and and lemon mint dressing. of magazines make 111 an ideal spot to settle in for a dose of caffeine. Popstacks in and collect half a Café dozen freshly laid free Salads can be served a bowl, take out salad box Café 111 serves breakfast, and aMake selection of homemade treatsinseven days a week range eggs, a loaf of fresh ciabattalunch or a bagel. or as part of a spicy, gourmet kebab withKH a vegetarian from 8:00am (8:30am on Sunday) to 4.00pm. sure you have time to browse the café interior which falafel, chicken or lamb. Also on the menu are chicken, displays beautiful items from vintage washboards, lamb and lentil pies, veggie rolls and it’s hard to ignore crockery and china to the latest kitchen accessories, the sweet slices, fig balls and cakes. Many are gluten cake plates, aprons and tea towels. and dairy free. Cook’s Store and Deli picnic baskets are perfect for Fruit smoothies are made to order and Habebes has a fresh, yummy lunch to enjoy beside the Arrow River a good selection of fresh juices like Teza, Benger and or on Buckingham Green. YOHEI – Unauthentic Asian Food Allganics and of course excellent Allpress coffee. The mantra at Wanaka’s YOHEI café is “Asian style with local flavour” and owners Lynette and John Gordon fully embrace it. There is a whole range of healthy foods to discover besides the superb sushi. Situated in Spencer House Mall, YOHEI is very much a local’s café. It’s known as the ‘Coffice’ by local businesses that regularly hold meetings there. John is a “health nut” and Lynette says it was his motivation that saw them purchase YOHEI three years ago. “He loves vegetable and taste homemade when heated and served to dinner fruit juices for the vitamin hit and we have installed a state-of-the-art juicer that produces beautiful guests at home. juices and smoothies.” British visitors loveare theextensive authentic with Cornish pasties, creations like Good Karma – a blend of The juice options innovative which smell divine andand are carrot packed beetroot, celery, apple orwith Hellotender Kiwi a beef sweet combo of apple, lemon, kiwifruit, and mint. and and there is a selection hot stuffed If avegetables hangover cure is required then TheofMorning After should do the trick – a mix of pear, apple, potatoes, vegetable lemon, and ginger. tarts and muffins to enjoy. YOHEI is popular andlaid travellers who enjoy the fun and friendly local vibe, Pop in and collectwith halfbackpackers a dozen freshly free free wifi and fresh daily. The Make menu is easy to follow with many original sushi range eggs, a loaf of food freshprepared ciabatta or a bagel. options from Teri chicken to Yointerior Pods filled with tuna, rice paper rolls, Yuri bags and cakes. sure you have timeyummy to browse the café which The Reggae rolls are overflowing with washboards, veggies and avocado and vegan hummus is served with displays beautiful items from vintage feta andand sundried Gluten and starch free options are plentiful including rice paper sushi, crockery chinatomatoes. to the latest kitchen accessories, tamari andaprons starchless Take out or eat in in the bright café interior. cake plates, andbacon. tea towels. CoffeeStore comes inDeli all the usual guises from macchiatos to mochas and lattes – with Soy Cook’s and picnic baskets are perfect for rice milk available along with a good selection of fruit and herbal teas and Chai. MB a fresh, yummy lunch to enjoy beside the Arrow River or on Buckingham Green.
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New this summer is a delicious fresh baby spinach salad with cherry tomatoes, mint, red onions and toasted seeds or choose from options like the beetroot and apple salad, potato salad with a garlic mint dressing and toasted buckwheat groats or the tabouleh loaded with fresh parsley, red onion, tomato and lemon mint dressing.
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TRADING EMPORIUM REVISITED BY KRISTI HOWLEY
The Ballarat Trading Company, or The Ballarat as it’s known locally, was inspired by an 1850s trading emporium in Queenstown and its décor, created by award winning designer Tom Skyring, is one of its overriding appeals.
mash and pork belly, plus a few surprises designed to share such as fondue of smoked Portabello & Gruyere cheeses served with bread sticks and the chilli prawn hotpot made of tiger prawn tails, chilli, garlic, preserved lemon, paprika and fresh herbs.
“The Ballarat is a feast for the eyes, from the antique ski collection and alpine art to the cuckoo clocks and 200-year-old wood panels originally from a barn in the Ukraine,” says General Manager of the Watertight Group Tracy Pool. “Our guests often tell us that they could spend hours looking at old photos and reading old newspaper clippings around the place.”
Outside the Ballarat al fresco dining in the Mall for lunch is popular. The reasonably priced menu options include green-lipped mussels, grilled chicken salad, fresh baked pie or a prime rib sandwich to name only a few. “Sundowner Specials” are on tap in the bar every day from 4-7pm and on Fridays a Ballarat’s special Mojito is the ideal kick start to the weekend.
The menu is equally as well-designed as the interior with a diverse selection to suit all tastes. “The Inventory” includes exceptionally prepared pub-fare like smoked prime ribs, BBQ spare ribs, bangers &
The Ballarat Trading Company has drawn the crowds since opening in 2009 and continues to impress with its impeccable old-world décor and outstanding food, drink and service. Open daily from lunchtime until late.
Melbourne Cup Mania The Ballarat Trading Company is celebrating the Melbourne Cup in style on November 6, starting at 1pm with a glass of bubbles and culminating in the televised Melbourne Cup race. Nibbles, special drink offers and spot prizes will be available throughout the event and a fashion show featuring local designers and stores will be a highlight. Tables can be reserved for larger groups and a special three course lunch with wine and beer included will be available for tables of ten or more guests. Tickets are expected to be in high demand and $10 from each ticket sale plus profits from sweeps will be donated to a local charity.
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Eichardt’s Nostalgic charm Eichardt’s Hotel in Queenstown was one of the town’s first hotels developed during the 1860s gold rush. Today it has been transformed into a quality boutique hotel with a reputation for its world class accommodation, food and wine. Penny Simpson reports.
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are just some of the superb dishes currently on the lunch menu. From 4pm – 10pm a selection of appetising Spanishstyle tapas are served. “The tapas are very popular,” says Chris,” and a nice way to start off an evening before dinner or with a group of friends, especially around the fire in winter. Our sommelier is extremely knowledgeable and will help select fine wines to match the dishes.” The Eichardt’s location is ideal for al fresco drinking and eating and this summer the hospitality moves outside to a new courtyard alongside the hotel’s contemporary glass pavilion entrance way.
In its prime position on Queenstown’s waterfront Eichardt’s has a nostalgic charm which General Manager Chris McIntosh says visitors love. “The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming and easy to relax and enjoy. People feel at home here and BY Jenny mcleod because of the size of the hotel we know our guests by name and can provide them is with a personal level of An Eichardt’s Hotel chef doing more than just service whichsuperb they appreciate.” providing cuisine at Queenstown’s luxury private hotel. Her artwork which upstairs hangs in The The elegant accommodation is located while Residence the is every stunning. downstairs chic bit barashas a comfortable array of
“When Kathryn joined us we were aware that she was an accomplished artist, but when we saw her work we knew it would add extra appeal to The Residence and become a talking point for guests.”
stylish fireside tables and leather seating. ThePartie bar isfor Kathryn Pender has been the hotel’s Chef de open to the18public andand is awhile popular haunt. the past months herlocals’ skills in the kitchen are well and recognised it isserved her artinthat theorhot topic Breakfast lunch are the is bar in the amongst staff and guests, upstairs parlour for guests staying in one of the five
Originally from Scotland, Kathryn graduated from art school in 2002 and has had her work shown in solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, galleries and art commissions in Glasgow and Europe.
lavishly attired suites. New Year’s Eve celebrations Before she joined the Eichardt’s team she was based Kathryn’s vibrant paintings dominate the wallstoof “We source fresh produce as much as possible and welcome in 2012 will held in theproperty parlour overlooking in Milford Sound where she was motivated by the The Residence, anbeexclusive overlooking the menu does change throughout each season. There the revelries in downtown spectacular colours and landscapes. Her paintings Queenstown Bay whichQueenstown. is part of the Eichardt’s is a nice balance of textural, flavoursome food that’s are vivid pieces using colour, texture and a range Collection. Executive Chef Gwen Harvie, who has worked in appealing to most people.” of materials including paints, varnishes, resins, Michelin-starred and multi-award-winning restaurants Eichardt’s Group General Manager Chris McIntosh Chicken and fresh asparagusshe risotto, Hereford beef photographs and materials has found. insays New the Zealand and and overseas, focuses on seasonal “vibrant exciting artworks perfectly salad, beetroot, walnut and blue cheese salad and flavours in her The distinctive menus. “I arrived in New Zealand in the middle of 2010 and complement Residence’s interior design.” Eichardt’s famous signature dish, the seafood chowder haven’t been able to leave. I guess like so many people
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This newly paved area is smartly edged with boxed hedging and glass panels providing a magnificent outlook over Lake Wakatipu. before me I fell in love with this place. The style of my Drinks, lunch and tapas areand served in thesays courtyard artwork is textural, bright abstract,” Kathryn. along a special afternoon tea on “I’ve with been inspired by the local scenery, theSundays colours of appealing to anyone to ‘high tea.’ Lake Wakatipu andpartial also Fiordland where I’ve spent a “The ‘Garden lot of time.” Party’ afternoon tea is a lovely way to enjoy a summer’s daytoand focuses on the ritual ofentitled ‘tea Kathryn is excited have her two artworks, taking.’ andand her team of chefsFalls haveFiordland,’ created ‘MilfordGwen Deep’ ‘Humboldt a delightful range beautiful petit fours, served on displayed in The of Residence. tiered cake stands and guests can choose tea or a “Eichardt’s design is a wonderful mix of modern, glass of champagne to accompany the food,” says contemporary and iconic heritage, so I’m delighted to Chris. see my work amongst this.” When Albert Eichardt played host to Queenstown’s Eichardt’s has gained widespread recognition as a early tourists in the 1870s, little would he realise that luxury private hotel and was recently nominated for almost 150 years later his hotel would still be a thriving Hotel of the Year in the New Zealand Travel Industry enterprise, attracting tourists from all over the world Awards and the World Luxury Hotel Awards. to sample the renowned Eichardt’s hospitality.
Kathryn Pender and Eichardt’s group General Manager Chris McIntosh
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TRUE SOUTH ATTRACTS PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARD BY JANE BROOKE The Rees Hotel’s fine dining restaurant True South has been singled out by respected US international wine publication, Wine Spectator, attracting a 2012 Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine and food experience. It was one of only seven top-tier New Zealand restaurants to receive the award which recognise a wine list of 100 or more quality wine selections that thematically match a restaurant’s cuisine. “It’s very hard to achieve this award,” True South’s Food and Beverage Operations Manager Candice Chow says. “It’s great because it puts our name in the international market. More people know about us – not just that we provide accommodation, but that we do have a very nice dining room and a great wine list as well.” She says that what sets the restaurant apart from other fine dining establishments is the inclusion of the True South Culinary Series. “This is where we invite New Zealand wineries to come to our restaurant and ask them to host a dinner with us. It’s a five-course dinner with wine-matching.” Executive Chef Ben Batterbury spends up to six weeks creating a menu with the help of sommeliers. Each meal is specially tailored to suit the featured wine label. “There are not that many wine dinners in Queenstown and no one does them like us,” Candice says. “We
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actually taste the wine and design the dishes around it. Other places match the food they have with the wine so it’s not as special.” So far, top New Zealand wineries including Pegasus Bay, Quartz Reef, Bilancia, Escarpment, Kumeu River and Gibbston Valley have taken part in the public culinary series. “There are limited seats, with only 40 people at a time. The chef goes through each course and talks about the food and wine matches with the winemakers.” Aside from the culinary series True South boasts an exclusive library of Bordeaux wines with vintages selected from all the great houses of Bordeaux and runs popular events such as “Pinot O’Clock” and “Summer of Riesling” – regular seasonal tasting sessions with different winemakers. The Rees also extends its wine experience with its “Insiders’ Wine Tour” by partnering with Black ZQN, Queenstown’s private chauffeur and luxury transportation service. Guests experience private guided wine tours to some of Central Otago’s most renowned wineries and get exclusive access to their celebrated winemakers. “We have the whole package here at The Rees and True South Dining Room,” says Candice. “We have highly knowledgeable staff and an outstanding selection of food and wine.” An unbeatable formula!
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The Forge Building, 35 Camp Street TEL: +64 3 442 5232 WWW.IvanClarkeGallery.com
The Gallery is located in central Queenstown at The Forge Building, 35 Camp Street (Opposite the Clock Tower Information Centre).
Ivan Clarke is well-known for his powerful landscape paintings that capture the spirit of New Zealand’s untouched wilderness. The Gallery showcases these works along with his celebrated Lonely Dog™ art collection.
Home of the original Lonely Dog ™ art collection Created by local artist Ivan Clarke, this whimsical world and story is now set to move to a much wider audience as developments are under way for a Hollywood movie and this year the world release of the novel. This is an entertainment legacy in the making. Come and view the celebrated Lonely Dog Art collection along with the bronze sculptures developed by Sir Richard Taylor
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