An original 1882 Queenstown stone cottage is home to Yonder widely upheld as an essential part of the daily brunch and coffee DNA for Queenstown locals. Co-found Gary Livesey encourages visitors to discover for themselves what the restaurant is all about. “This summer it’s our mission to invite visitors to come into the CBD, sit amongst some characterful locals on our sunny patio and get a real sense of what culture Queenstown has to offer. While you’re at it get one of our banging cocktails.” With its people watching courtyard out front and a conservatory inspired space in the back Yonder is ..read more

Jack’s Point championship golf course was a recent nominee in New Zealand’s Best Golf Course category at the 2023 World Golf Awards and is a past winner. QT Magazine caught up with general manager of golf John Griffin. What importance does the Jack’s Point golf team place on international accolades? Ongoing global endorsement is very important to Jack’s Point as it continues to build its brand and raise awareness of the high-quality golf experience offered. The growth of golf tourism worldwide means the reputation of Jack’s Point, Queenstown and New Zealand as an international golfing destinat ..read more

The Headwaters Eco Lodge offers fresh, seasonal and destination dinners seven nights a week prepared by well-known executive chef Pete Gawron and his talented team. The former owner and head chef at Arrowtown’s Saffron restaurant  Pete spearheaded the naming of Saffron as one of Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 100 Tables which highlights the world’s most exciting restaurants. Inspired by culinary adventures on his annual trips around the world he loves creating masterpieces for lodge guests using produce from The Headwaters’ organic garden and sustainable glasshouse. A growing list of Central ..read more

Arrowtown golf course is ranked amongst the top ten in New Zealand and has significantly been singled out by prominent US golf writer Tom Doak as one of the country’s most charming and quirky courses. “We recommend it not because it’s short and bunkerless but because its narrow and bouncy fairways and small greens present a serious and enjoyable challenge. Plus it’s beautiful.” Longtime member Dardy Wallace who joined the then tiny club 47 years ago agrees. “It is such an inspiring setting and each hole has its own distinctive appeal. In fact it is much like an inland links course especially ..read more

Cromwell based Infinite Energy celebrates ten years in business this year with innovation the backbone of their success according to CEO Regan Heal. “Our team’s technical expertise has allowed us to play a leading role in the design and delivery of bespoke and complex systems for a massive range of applications. As a family run business we have grown to a peak of 19 staff with sales continuing to grow dramatically as solar power becomes normalised while energy costs continue to soar.” “A personalised approach allows our technical team to hand-pick products for quality and performance specific ..read more

From design concepts and project management to installation and delivery Central Otago based Power Solutions is a results driven company. Managing director Mark Laming has shaped the company that works specifically with developers, surveyors,  planners and councils to provide effective power solutions for a broad range of infrastructure, building and land development. “Power Solutions started in 2018 with the vision to offer a simplified solution to the electrical distribution network. We became an Aurora contractor in 2021 and have since become the preferred customer initiated works cont ..read more

Spring marks six years since Queenstown’s Five Mile launched with the shopping centre today one of the region’s fastest growing retail destinations. “We have a vibrant array of clothing stores offering everything from sports and outdoor clothing to streetstyle and footwear,” says Five Mile retail manager Regan Allington. “ Our centralised location with easy, free parking makes Five Mile a must visit for both locals and visitors.” Five Mile sports outlets sell a range of sporting equipment including golf clubs, bikes and running gear. “Stores represented at Five Mile include Rebel Sports, Stirl ..read more

Creative Space Architecture is a leading architectural design agency based in Queenstown and Tauranga. QT Magazine spoke to executive director Andre Laurent about designing energy efficient homes for the Southern Lakes region. How do you maximise energy efficiency through architecture? We guide clients to select the most appropriate construction methods and materials to maximise energy efficiency and passive solar aspects of any home design or building. You talk about passive solar design, describe what that means to the homeowner? Through site selection, orientation of living spaces ..read more

The 2023 Rhythm & Alps music festival, now in its 13th year, has a stellar line up for New Year celebrations in the Cardrona Valley from December 29 until December 31. The festival is a highlight on the Australasian music calendar with more than 10,000 festival goers expected to experience three days of music at its best. Event organiser Alex Turnbull is stoked with this year’s group of artists and performers which include big names headlining the event. “This isn’t your average line-up—it’s a special treat crafted just for the dedicated three day pass festival-goers with a night of exclu ..read more

Gibbston Valley Winery’s upmarket $750 million lifestyle development project has reached a significant milestone with the first homes currently being built in the prestigious settlement. “This is great progress for the Gibbston Valley Resort,” says CEO Greg Hunt. “The Reserve stage is now titled with 70 per cent of the sections sold and new homes already under construction.  We’re excited to see the market respond to our premium lifestyle offering.” He says the Resort will be delivered in stages with each neighbourhood offering specific attributes that contribute to the overall aesthetic ..read more