Travel Guides
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
You Should Always Leave Room For Ice Cream
Snow is on the way to Queenstown, so ice cream probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But we’d like you to reconsider with our guide to the big boys in ice cream. Grab a cone and enjoy the view....
Top Tips Winter Photography
It's hard to deny that the epic scenery in Queenstown, New Zealand at any time of year is nothing short of photogenic. But in late winter, it's simply spectacular. Beautiful soft winter light, the sun low on the horizon, and breathtaking landscapes combine for epic snapshots - these are our top tips for getting that great travel memory captured.
Explore Arrowtown
While Arrowtown is just a short 20 minute drive from Queenstown, it exists however in a different time zone! History, markets, cafe's, dining are all bundled together to deliver a fantastic day trip.