Out of the ordinary: Cammell Projects

If you’re inspired by ‘out of the ordinary’ in both design and quality of home, you can’t go better than a building partnership with Cammell Projects of Queenstown. Focused on high-end architectural residential construction, this bespoke team of carpenters are passionate about their craft, and they all are trade qualified or are working towards their […]

Six standalone stunners: Alpine Projects

Queenstown’s Alpine Projects is the name behind the six eye-catching and very desirable stand-alone villas at Jacks Point.     Alpine Projects Director Mark Dewsbury oversaw the project from concept to reality. “I loved the flow of working on six homes simultaneously,” Mark says. “It’s a passion of mine to bring rhythm and system to […]

Standout in the Remarkables: RNP Homes

Desirably nestled between Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Ranges, the latest showhome from Christchurch based RNP Homes Ltd is a standout.     Located in the picturesque Hanley’s Farm Subdivision in Queenstown, this inspirational display home was officially opened on 7 March 2020 in conjunction with the Hanley’s Farm Community Festival and Display Village Launch […]

A Queenstown getaway: Highview Apartments

Whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure or a more leisurely holiday, Highview Apartments is a fantastic base for your Queenstown holiday.     Earning its name from its unrivalled views looking out high from Thompson Street, it’s a striking location. Imagine waking to views of rugged snow-capped mountains rimming the pristine waters of […]

Quest for Queenstown

With travel overseas being postponed or cancelled, it’s important to remember what we have in our own backyard. Just a few short hours away, Queenstown has always been an international tourism hub for New Zealand, but it might be high time we put on our tourist hats and explore what this southern spot has to […]

From stables to ski villas

With Queenstown’s winter ski season in full swing, there are eight new homes turning heads on Packhorse Lane in Arthur’s Point. The rich history of the site dates back to the 1860’s gold rush, during which time miners would make the arduous journey out of Skipper’s Canyon to sell their newfound gold. Along the way […]

Black & White Coffee Cartel

Your favourite fix: Black & White Coffee Cartel

Black & White Coffee Cartel is expanding to give you the new way to drink coffee in the jewel of the south, Queenstown. Leading the team at Queenstown Central in Frankton, is Kelly Roach. “Black & White Coffee cartel is a family business; you work with people who constantly support you and are as passionate […]

Highview Apartments

Views and more: Highview Apartments

Relax, enjoy and unwind in the stylish surroundings of the Highview Apartments,  close to the heart of Queenstown.     Located in Thompson Street, there are one or two bedroom apartments overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables offering majestic views. Studios are also available and have fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Eat in, or […]

Hulbert House

Sumptuous Southern Spot: Hulbert House

There are hotels and then there is Hulbert House; a luxury boutique hotel in central Queenstown restored from an 1888 Victorian villa that comprises of six beautiful double suites, each with their own individual flair.     All the suites have a stunning view over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding alps. You can relax and […]

Power of poetry

Power of poetry: At the Drop of a Hat

It’s poetry, but not as we know it. Three Southern Lakes literary identities are taking great delight in turning the traditional concept of staid poetry readings on its head.     Liz Breslin, Laura Williamson and Annabel Wilson are bringing their unique show, At the Drop of a Hat, to Queenstown. The talented trio met […]