Travel Guides
Foundation of Gold - A Region Built on Gold Mining
Otago, Queenstown and the Wakatipu region enjoyed a very short history of farming before one of the largest gold rushes in the world re-wrote much of the region's history and laid the foundations of our beloved town today...
In the Beginning... Ranginui And Papatūānuku
This is a great 2 Minute read on the Maori creation myth of Rangi + Papa, which explains the beginnings of the Maori World. Learn a little before your trip to our Queenstown apartments!
About Maori Mythology
NZ is rich in cultural heritage. It defines who we are today and how we interact with our natural environment. It's interesting and unique and worth the read! if you are coming to Queenstown, NZ, prepare yourself with these quick 2 minute cultural posts about Maori Mythology...
Lake Wakatipu: The Taniwha & The Lake That Breathes
Known as the ‘lake that breathes’, Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown New Zealand features its very own ‘tide’, despite being landlocked. It's rumored that a great Taniwha's (giant's) heart still beats at the bottom of the lake causing its mysterious ebb and flow...
Arrowtown's Summer Market
Sunday markets are the best reason to get out and explore the greater Queenstown region, and there are non better than the wonderfully local Arrowtown Farmers Markets. Enjoy the best small-town summer markets in NZ with the best small-town locals!
Cromwell's Farmers & Craft Markets
Take a day trip from Spinnaker Bay Apartments to Cromwell's Farmers & Craft Markets in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct - an exceptional day trip to a wonderful marketplace set alongside Lake Dunstan. Great produce stalls, arts, crafts, music, and local food! Read more here.....
Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Markets
Soak in the atmosphere of Queenstown while strolling through the local Arts & Crafts Markets located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and packed with local artisan talent!
Wanaka Artisan Markets - Market Series Summer 2020
Explore the delightful Wanaka Artisan Markets from our Executive Apartments in Queenstown as a day trip. By locals, for locals, these markets have a diverse range of arts, crafts, and produce which reflect the unique community of Wanaka. As part of our Market Series, look at all of our reviews!
Remarkables Market is back for 2020
Hosted by locals and frequented by locals, this is Queenstown's vibrant farmers market which offers a relaxed environment to enjoy a morning coffee with a fresh baked brioche or a tasty free range bacon butty.
Lady Of The Lake TSS Earnslaw
Dial back the adrenalin when in Queenstown and enjoy a thoroughly relaxing visit on the TSS Earnslaw, enjoying the vistas from the waters of the Wakatipu and visiting Walter Peak Station