Southern Destinations: October 02, 2016

SOUTHERN 

HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS 

MID CANTERBURY ASHBURTON WINCHESTER PLEASANT POINT GERALDINE 

TIMARU WAIMATE OAMARU TEKAPO MOERAKI DUNEDIN ALEXANDRA CLYDE 

CROMWELL CENTRAL OTAGO WINERIES WANAKA FIORDLAND

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NOVEMBER 2016 

CANTERBURY 

Inspirational High Country Resort 

Terrace Downs Resort is one of Canterbury’s most inspirational venues, offering luxurious facilities, breathtaking 

vistas, premier accommodation, superb cuisine, a championship golf course and a menu of adventure activities. 

The unique all-season resort is 

located within easy proximity of 

Christchurch and Methven, allowing 

visitors to enjoy its exceptional 

facilities for a day trip or weekend 

retreat surrounded by high country 

scenery, solitude and superb service. 

Escape from the city and enjoy 

Terrace Downs’ popular Sunday 

Buffet every week at 12.30pm. As 

well as a variety of delicious foods 

both classic favourites and new 

additions, you will be entertained by 

live music from a variety of talented 

Canterbury artists. 

Terrace Downs Café is also open 

daily to visitors and in-house guests. 

Offering spectacular high country 

views it is the ideal venue to enjoy 

a leisurely drink, tasty snacks, 

breakfast, lunch or a childrens’ 

menu if required. 

For the ultimate in guest 

entertainment, resort activities 

include golf, archery, clay bird 

shooting, horse trekking, tennis, helitours, 

jet boating, or simply being 

pampered at the resort’s on-site 

day spa. 

The award-winning 18 hole 72 

par championship golf course is 

situated in an incomparable alpine 

environment and provides ideal 

challenges for golfers from novice to 

aspiring professional. Treat yourself 

to a day or weekend of golf with 

friends, or a relaxing golf holiday 

that combines the best sporting 

facilities with fi ne dining and luxury 

accommodation. 

Terrace Downs Resort offers 

a choice of two deluxe options 

accommodating a total of 

100 guests. The resort’s chalets 

comprise beautifully appointed 

four and seven bedroom houses, 

while the villa suites are spacious 

and self contained, range from 

one to three bedrooms and are 

luxuriously furnished complete with 

a raised spa bath. Villa suites also 

have a terrace that overlooks the 

spectacular 180 degrees of the golf 

course and Mt Hutt. 

Enjoy a memorable evening 

dinner in the elegant Hunters’ 

Restaurant which features grand 

décor refl ecting the distinctive 

scenery of Canterbury. The Terrace 

Downs food and beverage team 

are proud of menus that feature 

local and international foods and a 

varied selection of beverages which 

can be tailored to suit a particular 

theme or season. 

Terrace Downs Resort is also 

a popular venue for Christmas 

functions, birthdays and, 

anniversaries and is internationally 

renowned for weddings, 

conferences and events. The 

option of booking the whole resort 

is available for that extra level of 

privacy and exclusivity. 

Whether your visit is for a day, a 

weekend, a holiday or an event, 

you can be assured of absolute 

comfort and style knowing 

that Terrace Downs’ fl air and 

exceptional attention to detail will 

make it unforgettable. 

“It’s the perfect opportunity 

to leave the real world behind 

and experience the special and 

amazing place that is Terrace 

Downs Resort,” says General 

Manager Koji Kawamata. 

To secure your booking at 

Terrace Downs Resort, visit www. 

terracedowns.co.nz. 

Escape from the city! 

There’s something for everyone! 

Only one hour drive from Christchurch 

623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, Canterbury 

Ph (03) 318 6943 | terracedowns.co.nz | info@terracedowns.co.nz

ASHBURTON NOVEMBER 2016 3 

LIVING 

THE SWEET LIFE 

ASHBURTON'S 

BOUTIQUE TEXTILE DESTINATION 

Established from scratch in December 

2009, Ashburton's Lolly Mania is as 

colorful as 

its Zimbabwean owner, Howard 

Mahere, a husband and father of 

three, now a New Zealand citizen 

and loving it. 

The shop's exciting and appetizing 

wide range of sweet (lollies) treats 

has become a household name. 

Plenty of appreciative customers, 

both locals and visitors to Ashburton, 

keep returning which is a beautiful 

thing indeed. 

75 per cent of Howard’s selection 

features New Zealand brands and 


MID CANTERBURY 

old favorites like black balls, aniseed 

balls, aniseed wheels and much 

more. Other products which have not 

disappointed are Italian ice cream, 

nougat and fudge...yum! 

With Christmas on the horizon, 

Howard has, as well as popular 

silicone spatulas, also introduced 

amazing art and craft straight out of 

Africa. 

Lolly Mania is located next to 

Countdown East and Wills Street, so 

on your next visit to Ashburton or just 

driving through the town, you will 

discover it is easy to fi nd but hard to 

resist. Enjoy! 

19 ROCKIN RIBS FEST LAKE HOOD, ASHBURTON 

23 METHVEN HIGH COUNTRY FETE METHVEN RACECOURSE 

24 GREASE MUSICAL ATEC 

25 BEN HURLEY’S EARTH PLANET SHOW ATEC 

27 LONGBEACH COASTAL CHALLENGE LONGBEACH ESTATE, ASHBURTON 

DECEMBER 2016 

4 MT HUTT BIKE PARK RIDE DAY MT HUTT METHVEN 

11 MARVELLOUS MAYFIELD XMAS MARKET MAYFIELD 

16 ASHBURTON XMAS RACES ASHBURTON RACECOURSE 

26 BOXING DAY TROTTING RACES ASHBURTON RACECOURSE 

JANUARY 2017 

5-10 METHVEN SUMMER SCHOOL METHVEN 

FEBRUARY 2017 

18 STH IS.MOBILE HOME EXTRAVAGANZA ASHBURTON SHOWGROUNDS 

Ashford Craft Shop draws locals and 

visitors alike to its Ashburton location 

in the historic Mill House, nestled 

in the Ashford Village, providing 

warmth and welcoming ambience. 

The Ashford Craft Shop is a 

kaleidoscope of colours and 

inspiration where customers are 

welcome to browse, buy or simply 

be amazed by the range of textile 

supplies and giftware available, 

including retro New Zealand styled 

gifts and tea towels with iconic Kiwi 

memorabilia. 

Now stockist of our ‘Knitcola’ 

designer babywear collection 

made from 100% pure New Zealand 

Merino - gorgeous trendy colours 

and styles are available in sizes 

from newborn to 6 months. Let your 

special baby enjoy the benefi ts of 

wearing NZ wool. 

There is a superb choice of yarn 

for knitting or crocheting and all the 

accessories you need. A specialised 

range of yarns – possum, merino, 

alpaca and – made here in NZ, also 

baby merino/silk, sock, lace and our 

own hand-dyed yarns. 

The friendly staff are experienced 

and eager to share the pleasure of 

creating your own garments and 

craft inquiries you may have. Not 

surprisingly, the Ashford Craft Shop 

has become a mecca for enthusiasts 

of wool craft and spinning. 

Customers who are curious 

novices are also encouraged to 

give it a try. Spinning, felting, dyeing, 

weaving and carding are on display 

or can be demonstrated so visitors 

can be inspired to learn a new 

textile craft or skill. 

Ashford Craft Shop is a treasure 

trove of ideas and an opportunity 

to look, learn and love a new 

handcraft. 

It is just a one hour drive from 

Christchurch so make time to stop 

on your next visit to Ashburton. 

ASHFORD CRAFT SHOP 

Open 7 Days 

MARCH 2017 

11 MAYFIELD A & P SHOW MAYFIELD 

CONTACT 

SALES 

Jenny Wright Ph 3647446 

jenny.wright@starmedia.kiwi 

Frank Greenslade Ph 3647441 

frank.greenslade@ starmedia.kiwi 

EDITORIAL 

Wendy Dunlop 

DESIGN 

Majka Kaiser 

PUBLISHER 

Star Media 

The Christchurch Star 

Company Ltd 

P O Box 1467 

Christchurch 8140 

Phone 03 379 7100 

Lolly Mania 

Stop in for a sweet break! 

We have all kinds of lollies including the popular Black balls, 

Mint humbugs, Aniseed balls, Aniseed wheels, Fudges, 

Toxic waste and Bean boozled. 

Come and see our new line of amazing African Art & Craft 

Toys and More..! 

Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm 

and Sunday 10am to 5.30pm 

Phone 03 308 9528 

Countdown Shopping Centre, 

East Street, Ashburton 

howard.mahere@gmail.com 

www.howardmahere.com 

Like Lolly Mania on Facebook 

NZ Giftware & Handcraft Shopping Destination 

Ashford Village, 427 West Street, SH1, 

Ashburton 7700 - Just 1 hour drive from CHCH 

P: 03 308 9085 | FP: 0800 274 3673 

E: sales@ashfordcraftshop.co.nz 

www.ashfordcraftshop.co.nz

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ASHBURTON/WINCHESTER 

Many Christchurch people will 

remember Kavanagh House in 

Winchester as a wonderful stopover 

enroute to the south. They were 

therefore delighted when the imposing 

house reopened as a café and 

garden centre last year. Renamed 

“Miaflora” the current owners John 

Grieve and Bruce Wright say the 

response has been overwhelming. 

As well as the appealing character 

of the property and the wonderful 

gardens, the location of Miaflora is 

a convenient distance from both 

Christchurch and Dunedin and just a 

few minutes drive from Geraldine. 

After relocating from Perth where 

they owned an award winning garden 

centre, Miaflora combines John’s flair 

and expertise as a pastry chef and 

Bruce’s profession as a landscape 

Experience a tiny hearing aid that 

outperforms normal hearing in 

challenging listening environments* 

A virtually invisible German engineered hearing aid that 

enables wearers to understand speech in difficult listening 

situations like busy restaurants, and reduces listening 

effort throughout your day.* 

Easy to operate with excellent sound quality and audibility. 

For further information or to book an 

appointment for a free hearing screening 

and hearing aid demonstration 

FREE PHONE: 0800 72 73 66 

Completely disappears 

Merivale Hearing Clinic 

24b Church Lane, Merivale. Call: 356 2324 

Greg Foote, Audiologist 

gardener. Their shared aim was to 

provide quality café food throughout 

the day either inside the neo-tudor 

house c1910 or in the adjoining 

landscaped courtyards, and develop 

a garden centre, gift shop and gallery 

on site. 

The garden centre has a large 

selection of garden supplies, plants, 

ornaments, garden features and 

items suitable for gifts or decoration. 

Bruce also stocks the types of plants 

that grow well in the local climate like 

New Zealand natives, mature maples, 

cherry trees, rhododendrons, camellias 

and other cottage garden varieties. 

The gallery allows John and Bruce to 

source the work of local artists, while 

local and international sculptures are 

a unique feature of the beautifully 

established gardens. 

Miaflora’s licensed café is open from 

9am-5pm Thursdays to Sundays and 

on public holiday Mondays and offers 

a varied lunch menu with an emphasis 

on fresh local produce and all day 

coffee and cake. While bookings for 

groups up to 24 are advised, “we 

especially cater for “call-in” customers 

looking for a relaxed lunch or a 

welcome break in their journey with 

time to browse” says John. 

Visitors have been particularly 

impressed with the interior 

refurbishment of the house and the 

exquisite garden setting which also 

encompasses rural and mountain 

views. 

Miaflora is a divine destination with 

food for the appetite and the soul. 

Hearing Clinics available: Christchurch, Rangiora, Ashburton and West Coast 

(Hokitika, Greymouth and Westport). Consultations by Appointment only. 

*Clinically proven in two independent studies to provide better than normal hearing in certain demanding listening environments. 

*Special conditions apply 

Just an hour south of Christchurch, 

across a patchwork of plains you’ll 

find an impressive range of things to 

see and do. En route, Rakaia boasts 

the longest bridge in New Zealand 

(1.8km) and a reputation for some of 

the finest salmon fishing in the world. 

Stop at Salmon Tales for some tasty 

local delicacies available in the café. 

Ashburton is the busy heart of the 

region. Visitors frequently admire the 

exquisite gardens, browse the Ashford 

Art and Craft Village and make 

time to explore the town’s clutch of 

specialist museums, among them the 

Plains Vintage Railway and Historical 

Museum and the Aviation Museum. 

Sunday 

breakfast? 

Come visit MIAFLORA Cafe 

& Garden Centre, Gift Shop & 

Gallery @ Kavanagh House 

Open Thurs to Sun 9am-5pm 

Also Mon of Public Holidays 

MIAFLORA 

Cafe & Garden Centre 

@ Kavanagh House, Winchester 

Phone John or Bruce on 03 615 6150 

TO MID CANTERBURY 

The Plains Museum is home to a 

wide range of exhibits spanning 

the history of mid Canterbury 

since European settlement of the 

area. The Vintage Railway section 

comprises 3 operational steam 

locomotives and a working Vulcan 

Railcar, while the Historical Village 

incorporates the old Waterton 

Anglican Church, former Chertsey 

Railway Station and a collection of 

rural farm machinery. 

Situated at Ashburton Airport the 

Aviation Museum boasts over 20 

aircraft on display in the Two Museum 

Buildings. Among them you’ll find 

a Vampire FB5, Harvard, Benson 

Gyro Glider, Weihe Glider, Hughes 

Helicopter, Harrier GR3 and a Tiger 

Moth. The Museum is also home to 

the Southern DC3 Trusts Historic Airliner 

ZK AMY .Our latest acquisition is a 

Thompson Refueller, one of only nine 

on display worldwide. 

For a delightful picnic or 

promenade, detour to Lake 

Hood, the location of Ashburton 

Aquatic Park. Take a wetland trail 

and boardwalk or treat yourself 

to a delectable snack, lunch 

or beverage at the Lake House 

restaurant and bar. 

Against a backdrop of the 

Southern Alps, bordered by braided 

rivers and crystal clear lakes, Mid 

Canterbury is also a paradise for 

outdoor enthusiasts; skydive from 

12,000 feet, white water raft the 

Rangitata River or check out the 

many mountain biking options 

at Mt Hutt Bike Park or Hakatere 

Conservation Park. 

High country lakes lure avid fly fishers 

and keen trampers, while hot air 

ballooning or a scenic flight provides 

a bird’s eye view of the varied 

landscape. Enjoy jet boating, horse 

riding or challenge yourself at Terrace 

Downs, one of New Zealand’s best 

international golf resorts. 

Whatever your budget or the 

length of your stay, a range of 

accommodation options ensures a 

warm welcome to mid Canterbury 

and traditional rural hospitality.

PLEASANT POINT NOVEMBER 2016 5 

BUILT ON HOSPITALITY 

Pleasant Point is well worth a visit. It 

is a small country town located just 

19 kms west of Timaru on SH8. 

When the Fairlie Branch Railway 

Line closed in 1968, a group 

of enthusiasts established 

the Pleasant 

Point Railway 

and Historical 

Society based 

on “a vision, 

a rusty steam 

locomotive, a 

vandalized train 

station and no 

money.” 

Today, the award 

winning Pleasant 

Point Museum and 

Railway has the reputation 

of being the best of its kind of 

operation in New Zealand. 

Run entirely by volunteers it has 

become one of South Canterbury’s 

premier attractions. The Museum 

boasts wonderfully restored steam 

locomotives and the world’s only 

operational Model T Ford railcar. 

This unique vehicle holds only 11 

passengers, looks more like a bus 

on rail wheels, and was built by the 

volunteers from the New Zealand 

Railways original drawings and 

blueprints. 

On some weekends 

and public holidays 

the locomotives pull 

historic carriages 

along 2.5kms of 

track that was 

once part of 

the old 35mile 

branch line to 

Fairlie. The trains 

run to Keanes 

Crossing where 

there is an old time 

movie theatre, printing 

room, model railway, a 

collection of railway rolling stock 

and much more. Keanes Crossing 

has a meeting room with kitchen 

facilities making it ideal for special 

events and functions including 

wedding and family photos within 

the museum environs. 

Only a few kilometers away at 

Waitohi visitors can also visit the 

Richard Pearse Monument, which 

marks the spot where he became 

airborne. There are Maori Rock Art 

sites nearby, good fishing in local 

rivers, and the local golf course and 

camping ground. 

Accommodation located 

conveniently close to Pleasant Point 

Township include motels, B&B’s, a 

camping ground and the Pleasant 

Point Hotel. 

So why not visit Pleasant Point 

– the name says it all. You will 

find friendly people, a variety of 

local businesses, a taxidermist, 

restaurants, cafes, one of which is 

the home of the famous Denheath 

Custard Squares. 

One of South Canterbury’s newest 

giftware stores, Vibe is owned and 

operated by local Pleasant Point 

resident Victoria Beach. 

Stocking leading giftware and 

decor brands such as Woodwick 

Candles, MOR, New Zealand brands 

are also represented and include; 

Citta, Surmanti, Miller Road, Stella & 

Gemma, Le Forge and much more. 

With the great success of the 

website it has given Victoria the 

drive to add clothing both in-store 

and online. This is something she is 

passionate about as she also studied 

Fashion Design, Business and Interior 

Design. 

Brands from "Eb & I've", and "Isle 

of Mine" are both great Australian 

brands that are easy to wear, great 

for many body shapes and excellent 

staples for any wardrobe! 

Vibe is now a stockist of NZ made 

baby clothing which can also be 

purchased online at www.thevibe. 

co.nz. 

Victoria's main focus is to drive 

the website so that people can 

purchase great giftware, clothing 

and decor pieces anywhere in the 

world! The Vibe ships worldwide and 

has a great following from loyal local 

and overseas customers! 

You will find Vibe at Shop 7, 59 

Main Road Pleasant Point. Phone 03 

6148 20 or visit www.thevibe.co.nz. 

PLEASANT POINT 

MUSEUM & RAILWAY 

19kms west of Timaru 

VISIT award winning Museum & Railway 

RIDE Steam Locos, Model T Railcar... 

holiday weekends 

VIEW displays, Old Time Movie Theatre, Model Railway, 

Printing Room & much more 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

GET to the POINT Sat 5 Nov from 10.30am 

RAILCAR runs DAILY 26 Dec to end Feb 2017 

XMAS/NEW YEAR Steam Train running times 

27, 28 Dec, 2, 3, 8, 15, 22 Jan 2017 from 10.30am 

Adults $10, Child $5 

Phone 03 614 8323 (24 hour train info line) 

www.pleasantpointrail.org.nz 

Pleasant Point 

DAIRY 

• Ice Cream • Sweets 

• Groceries • Snack Foods 

• Newspapers • Magazines 

• Coffee • Refreshments 

• Motor Camp Bookings 

For all your needs call in & see 

Murray, Selena and the team. 

Open 7 days | Ph 03 614 7515 

75 Main Road, Pleasant Point 

Pleasant Point 

Camping Ground 

Pleasant Point Domain, State Highway 8, 

1 km from Pleasant Point Township Centre 

ALL DAY CAFÉ 

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER 

NOW OPEN FOR 

BREAKFAST 

Sky TV, Pool Table, 

Free Wifi 

Open 8am till Late 

26 powered sites, 7 cabins, tent sites, 

town supply water, kitchen, laundry, 

showers, toilets and children’s play area. 

Booking enquiries please phone 

(03) 614 7515 

Open 3 October – 30 April 

Café - Restaurant - Licenced Bar 

57 Main Road, Pleasant Point 

Phone: 03 614 7661

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GERALDINE 

Geraldine is one of the South 

Island’s prettiest rural towns, 

boasting fi ne food, fi ne arts and 

fi ne surroundings encompassing 

forest, rivers, hills and history. Nestled 

at the foot of rolling downs and 

bisected by the tranquil Waihi River, 

Geraldine is a perfect blend of 

town and country. 

Geraldine has become known 

as a haven for talented artists 

and for delectable food items 

that constantly tempt visitors to 

the town. In the local galleries, 

workshops and studios you’ll fi nd 

a range of wonderful hand made 

crafts and art works. 

Some of the town’s edible 

creations are widely renowned; 

local Talbot cheeses, chocolates, 

chutneys, jams, sauces, gourmet ice 

cream, including Barker’s products, 

and a range of quality cafes and 

restaurants. 

Within Geraldine are long 

established parks boasting 

magnifi cent exotic trees, plantings, 

playgrounds, picnic spots and a 

popular heated outdoor swimming 

DOG VACATION 

A FINE TIME IN 

geraldine 

When you go on holiday this summer, why 

not give your dog a farm- stay holiday 

too? Brookside Kennels in Geraldine 

offers clean, spacious accommodation 

for your dog. With two supervised runs 

daily around the paddocks, dogs are fed 

twice daily and food is either supplied 

at the kennels or owners can provide a 

special diet if they wish. 

Medical conditions are catered for 

and your dog will be looked after by 

experienced dog lovers, backed up by 

the services of a local vet if the need 

arises. 

For just $15 per day, book your dog into 

Brookside Kennels and enjoy some petowner’s 

peace of mind for the holidays. 

Located at 208 Woodbury Road, 2kms 

from Geraldine, Brookside Kennels 

welcomes your enquiry on 03 693 9929. 

pool. Homeowners take pride in 

their homes and gardens and many 

are open to the public at certain 

times of the year. 

From the bustling main street, it is 

a few minutes stroll to Talbot Forest, 

a rare remnant of native podcarp 

forest with a fabulous view over the 

plains and nearby mountains. 

Beyond the town are three river 

gorges to explore and just 20 

minutes drive from Geraldine, Peel 

Forest is a popular recreation area 

with walking tracks, birdlife and 

many reminders of the region’s 

early pioneers. 

From the top of Mt Peel the 

energetic are rewarded with 

amazing views, while nearby 

Rangitata River is famous for its 

world class salmon fi shing, kayaking 

and river rafting. 

Geraldine offers country charm 

with plenty to see and do for a 

day trip or longer. There is excellent 

accommodation in heritage B&B’s, 

motels, home and farm stays and 

several well appointed holiday 

parks within the area. 

Offering impressive peace and 

comfort, Geraldine’s Andorra Motel 

is the perfect place to retreat and 

relax or explore the many attractions 

of South Canterbury. 

Surrounded by an acre of grounds 

and quiet outdoor areas with tables, 

chairs and barbeque equipment, 

the motel comprises 7 large studio 

units (one with wheelchair access), 

four one bedroom units and three 

two bedroom units. 

The units are beautifully 

maintained and well appointed 

with fully equipped kitchens, queen 

or single beds, radio, phone, Sky TV 

FreshChoice supermarkets are all 

locally owned and operated and 

Geraldine’s is no exception. Centrally 

located in Peel Street and open 7am- 

8pm 7 days a week, Fresh Choice 

is convenient for all your food items 

whether you live in Geraldine or you 

are just visiting. 

The clean well stocked shop 

has a comprehensive range of 

fresh and processed foods, with 

fruit, vegetables, meat, deli and 

bakery. Believing that good food 

ANDORA MOTEL 

COMPETITIVE PRICES 

and DVDs, while their single level 

design allows for easy access with 

ample car parking. 

Guests can enjoy a game of pool 

in the games room, relax by the 

on-site swimming pool, take a short 

stroll to the shops and amenities of 

Geraldine, cook up a barbeque 

or relish an indulgent continental 

breakfast delivered straight to their 

door. 

For further information and 

reservations phone your friendly 

hosts Lew and Kate Redwood on 

03 693 8622 or visit them online at 

www.andorramotelgeraldine.co.nz. 

is the cornerstone of a healthy life, 

FreshChoice Geraldine is committed 

to sourcing the freshest of foods 

and offering them at a competitive 

price. You will also find a selection of 

beer and wine, local Talbot cheeses 

and an extensive range of Barkers 

condiments. 

With the best fresh food in town, 

value for money, friendly helpful 

staff and great customer service, 

FreshChoice Geraldine is your one 

stop shop every day of the week. 

geraldine 

Your local full service 

supermarket 

Peel Street, Geraldine. 

Phone 693 8529. 

Open 7am-8pm, 7 days. 

FreshChoice Geraldine 

Owned and 

operated 

by locals 

We exercise all 

dogs in fully 

secure, fenced 

paddocks 

208 Woodbury Road • Geraldine 

Ph: 03-693 9929 • Mob: 021 076 4534 

Email kbarb@xtra.co.nz 

We are situated off the street in quiet peacful, 

surroundings within easy walking distance of 

Geraldine Town Centre. 

Serviced Daily 

Separate Kitchens and Full Cooking Facilities 

Games Room With Pool Table 

Continental Breakfasts Available 

Full Laundry Facilities 

16 McKenzie Street gerALDine 

reSerVAtiOnS free phOne 0800 263 677 

This very attractive property is for sale as a freehold going concern.

TIMARU NOVEMBER 2016 7 

Christmas holidays include visiting 

the Caroline Bay Annual Carnival 

and it should be high on your list 

these holidays, with a variety line up 

of talent and free concerts each 

day now at 2pm and 7pm. 

Beginning 26 December and 

running for 16 days, the programme 

is full of entertainment that includes 

Ainslie Allen, Tim Beveridge, Jackie 

Clarke, Chet O’Connell, Rikki Morris 

& Hobnail, games and rides, many 

contests for different age groups, 

and also the very popular Alpine 

Energy Talent Quest. 

New Year’s Eve promises a two 

hour concert from 9pm with the Pub 

Charity Fireworks display at midnight 

to welcome in the New Year. 

Mini golf is open from 10am, 

with train rides and games starting 

around 11am. 

Be sure to check out the Merry Go 

Round, Octopus, Big Wheel, Chair O 

Plane and many other rides operate 

throughout the day and evening. 

Many prizes are to be won with 

a variety of games including the 

chocolate wheel and housie. 

Talent Quest entry forms are 

available via email with entries 

closing 6 January. 

Numerous volunteers have 

been hard at work to make your 

carnival visit an enjoyable one. 

For the line-up of artists performing 

each day see the ad below or visit 

www.carolinebay.org.nz or email 

Caroline.Bay@xtra.co.nz for the full 

programme. 

TOP OF THE BAY 

At Monteith’s Bar and Grill on Bay Hill 

you can soak up spectacular views 

of Timaru’s iconic Caroline Bay. 

With attractive outdoor dinning 

and a warm inviting interior, guests 

can choose to relax over a drink or 

meal either inside or bask in the sun 

while dining alfresco. 

Monteith’s offers a sophisticated 

yet casual atmosphere with classy 

pub-style food for family and friends 

to enjoy. 

An ideal stop for travellers en 

route to their holiday destination, 

Monteith’s Restaurant is open seven 

days. 

From 8am daily the restaurant has 

a comprehensive breakfast, lunch 

and dinner menu with tempting 

dishes to suit all tastes at all times of 

the day. 

Complement your meal with the 

restaurant's diverse selection of 

wines or sample one of the many 

Monteith’s award-winning beers on 

tap and by the bottle. 

PANORAMIC VIEWS 

Ideally located for guests to enjoy 

Timaru’s attractions, Panorama 

Motor Lodge is opposite Caroline 

Bay and just metres from the start of 

the shopping precinct. There are also 

three restaurants in the same block 

for those who prefer to eat out. 

Panorama Motor Lodge comprises 

19 units in total with a variety 

of studio, one bedroom or two 

bedroom accommodation. All units 

are self catering and one unit is 

specifically designed with facilities for 

the disabled. 

Comprehensive on-site guest 

facilities and services make the 

motel ideal for both leisure or 

business travellers and include; 

breakfast service, a gym, sauna and 

spa pool, off-street parking, a guest 

laundry, cot and highchair, video, 

fax, wireless internet and a small 

meeting unit. 

Panorama Motor Lodge offers 

value for money with excellent 

standards of comfort and friendly 

helpful service. 

The 106th 

Welcome to 

Tim Beveridge 

nomad 

Monday 26 th December 

2pm The Soul Agency 

7pm Ainslie Allen & The Giants 

Tuesday 27 th December 

2pm Ainslie Allen & The Giants 

7pm Camille & Stuie (Aust) 

Wednesday 28 th December 

2pm Camille & Stuie (Aust) 

7pm nomad 

Thursday 29 th December 

2pm nomad 

7pm The Mermaids 

Friday 30 th December 

2pm The Mermaids 

7pm Tim Beveridge 

TIMARU 

Boxing Day to January 8 th and January 14 th to 15 th 

Entertainment Programme 

Saturday 31 st December 

2pm Tim Beveridge 

7pm CCR Tribute 

9pm CCR Tribute & Lazyboys Legends of 

Rock & Double Talk 

Sunday 1 st January 

2pm Lazyboys Legends of Rock 

7pm Midge Marsden 

Monday 2 nd January 

2pm Midge Marsden 

7pm Jackie Clarke, Chet O’Connell, Rikki Morris 

Tuesday 3 rd January 

2pm Jackie Clarke, Chet O’Connell, Rikki Morris 

7pm Jamie McDell 

Wednesday 4 th January 

2pm Jamie McDell 

7pm Triple Shot 

Thursday 5 th January 

2pm Triple Shot 

7pm Hobnail 

Friday 6 th January 

2pm Impact Stage & Dance School 

7pm Hobnail 

Saturday 7 th January 

2pm Junior Talent Quest Semi Final 

7pm Intermediate Talent Quest Semi Final 

Sunday 8 th January 

2pm Senior Talent Quest Semi Final 

7pm Alpine Energy Talent Quest Grand Final 

Saturday 14 th January 

2pm The Hitmen 

7pm The Hitmen 

Sunday 15 th January 

2pm to 3.30pm 

CCR Tribute 

The Hitmen 

The Hitmen & Guests with City Limit 

No Evening Concert 

For full programme details check out www.carolinebay.org.nz 

or email: caroline.bay@xtra.co.nz 

• Panoramic Views of Caroline Bay • Indoor/Outdoor Dining 

• Relaxed Atmosphere • Great Wine List • Classy Pub Style Menu 

• Friendly Professional Staff 

• Open 7 days for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, daily till late 

Monteith’s RestauRant & BaR on the Bay hill 

56 the Bay hill, timaru 

Phone 03 688 4367 | Fax 03 683 1822 

Overlooking Caroline Bay, 

Private Patios and Alpine 

or Sea Views, air cond. 

Variety of rooms ranging 

from studios to fully self 

contained apartments 

and 4 bedroom house. 

Sam & Kerrie Langton 

50-52 The Bay Hill, Timaru 

Ph: 03 688 0097 

Email: lets-stay@panorama.net.nz 

www.panorama.net.nz

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SCENIC DIVERSITY 

TIMARU 

FOSSILS TO FASHION 

The central South Island is an inviting 

stop en route from Christchurch, 

Dunedin or Queenstown as well 

as being a popular destination for 

weekends, holidays and events. 

Stretching from the Southern Alps 

to the Pacific Ocean, the Central 

South’s scenic geographic diversity 

offers a range of recreational 

pursuits including rock climbing, 

rafting, mountain biking, skiing and 

boating. Secluded river gorges and 

the tranquillity of Peel Forest provide 

perfect venues for walking and 

exceptional fishing. 

Timaru, the district’s thriving main 

centre is a hospitable base to 

discover local attractions within the 

surrounding area. Caroline Bay is 

a popular swimming beach and 

entertainment area adjacent to the 

town’s main shopping street. 

The town is also renowned 

talent quest and fairground rides, 

New Year’s Eve fireworks, disco and 

bonfire on the beach. 

South Canterbury is peppered 

with charming small towns and rural 

attractions. Visit Temuka to discover 

its long association with pottery 

and browse Temuka Pottery’s store; 

stop over in Geraldine to enjoy its 

specialty shops, renowned Talbot 

cheeses and Barkers preserves, take 

a trip to Pleasant Point to see its 

popular steam train and museum. 

En route see a life sized replica of 

Richard Pearse’s flying machine at 

Waitohi or immerse yourself in Maori 

heritage at the Te Ana Ngai Tahu 

Rock Art Centre. 

Within the district three 

picturesque heritage trails pass 

through some of the South Island’s 

most breathtaking scenery, 

including Aoraki Mt Cook, New 

Explore the wonderful world of local 

heritage at South Canterbury Museum 

in Timaru. From fossils to fashions, there 

are hundreds of things to see. 

Discover wildlife and geology, learn 

about local Maori history, the arrival 

of European settlers, social history and 

everyday life during the last 150 years. 

Be amazed by the fascinating story 

of New Zealand Aviator and Inventor 

Richard Pearse, the first person to fly in 

1903. 

There are puzzles, dress-ups and 

mystery quizzes for children, while the 

museum’s research area provides 

a huge selection of documentary 

resources for digging deeper. Local 

heritage films can be viewed in the 

Heritage Theatre, while souvenirs, gifts 

and local history books or DVD’s are 

available for purchase in the museum 

shop. 

South Canterbury Museum is open 

Tuesday to Friday 10am-4.30pm and 

weekends and public holidays from 

1pm-4.30pm. 

AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION 

for its Botanical Gardens, South 

Canterbury Museum, Aigantighe 

Gallery and Sculpture Garden, 

while its fine Edwardian buildings 

provide the ambience for trendy 

bars and eateries like Monteiths 

Brewery Bar and the Tussock 

Restaurant. 

For over 100 years Caroline Bay 

Carnival has been an annual 

summer event. Beginning on Boxing 

Day, the carnival showcases a 

variety of shows, competitions, 

Zealand’s highest peak and the 

spectacular Pukaki and Tekapo 

hydro lakes. 

There’s plenty of scope for 

adventure activity with rafting on 

the Rangitata River, boating and 

fishing at the hydro lakes, fishing 

and hunting safaris or tramping the 

Four Peaks High Country Track. You 

can walk, mountain bike or horse 

trek in Peel Forest, take a scenic 

flight or enjoy a serious soak in the 

hot pools at Tekapo. 

Glenmark Holiday Park in Timaru 

offers a range of accommodation 

options to suit all budgets. As well 

as motels units, there are kitchen 

cabins, standard cabins, powered 

campsites and tent sites. 

Hosts April and Ian Clifford pride 

themselves on providing clean, 

comfortable amenities which 

include the shower block, guest 

laundry, TV lounge, barbeque, 

swimming pool, play area, camp 

shop, internet access and camper 

waste station. 

Glenmark Holiday Park also 

accepts pets, so you can bring them 

on holiday too. 

They can also advise visitors on the 

activities and attractions available 

in Timaru and the surrounding 

area. Enjoy viewing the Little Blue 

Penguin colony in the evenings 

at Caroline Bay, or simply soak up 

the atmosphere of the quiet family 

camp. 

During Christmas and New Year 

there will be fun camp activities 

for children and in the evenings, a 

friendly game of housie. 

The relaxed rural setting is just 3 

minutes from the town centre and 

is perfect for an affordable holiday 

within easy reach of Christchurch. 

Phone 03 6843682 or visit www. 

timarumotorcamp.co.nz for further 

information and reservations. 

Explore 

Nature 

History 

From fossils to fashions, there 

are hundreds of fascinating 

things to see. Discover the 

heritage of South Canterbury 

Culture 

Perth Street, downtown Timaru 

museum.timaru.govt.nz 

www.facebook.com/SCMuseum 

Our park is in a relaxed rural location, 

but only 5 minutes to town. Family friendly 

cycle paths to beautiful beaches, from 

the park. Large tent sites for friends 

reunions. Or a self contained motel 

for the family. Book now for your 

Christmas holidays! 

Your Hosts: April, Ian, Brett & Kelly Clifford 

30 Beaconsfield Road, RD 2, Timaru | Ph: 03 684 3682 

Email: glenmarkmotorcamp@xtra.co.nz | www.glenmarkholidaypark.co.nz

TIMARU NOVEMBER 2016 9 

Timaru's Premier Accomodation 

MID CANTERBURY 

Just five minutes drive from popular 

Caroline Bay, Aspen on King is one 

of Timaru’s largest and quietest 

motel complexes. The Qualmark four 

star plus accommodation comprises 

a total of 29 quiet units. 

Aspen on King caters for all 

visitors including families, groups 

and corporate travellers with an 

impressive variety of units including 

six two bedroom units and one three 

bedroom apartment. 

All units offer free wifi, Sky TV and 

an extensive DVD library for guests. 

Most units have spa baths and full 

kitchens, and all family units have 

been substantially refurbished in 

anticipation for the holiday season 

ahead. 

Aspen on King offers guests 

superior amenities, stylish décor, 

top quality comfort, a convenient 

location and a competitive price. 

For further information and 

reservations phone 0800 822 344 or 

visit www.aspenonking.co.nz. 

NOVEMBER 

3 GERALDINE SUMMER FETE STOVER FARM GERALDINE 

5 ABBA THEATRE ROYAL TIMARU 

5 "STEAMING" DAY PLEASANT POINT RAILWAY 

7 STAN WALKER TAKEOVER TOUR THEATRE ROYAL TIMARU 

10- 12 GERALDINE ARTS AND PLANTS FESTIVAL GERALDINE DOMAIN 

17 OPERA-TUNITY GALA THEATRE ROYAL TIMARU 

21-27 FESTIVAL OF ROSES VARIOUS VENUES, TIMARU 

26 GERALDINE CHRISTMAS @ RACES ORARI RACECOURSE 

DECEMBER 

2 GO GERALDINE CHRISTMAS PARADE GERALDINE 

3 WAIMATE RODEO A&P SHOWGROUNDS 

10 STRAWBERRY FARE WAIMATE 

10-11 V4 & ROTARY SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPS TIMARU INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 

11 V4 & ROTARY “SHOW AND SHINE” DAY TIMARU INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 

26- CAROLINE BAY CARNIVAL TIMARU 

27-28 "STEAMING" DAYS PLEASANT POINT RAILWAY 

JANUARY 2017 

2-22 "STEAMING" DAYS PLEASANT POINT RAILWAY 

-15 CAROLINE BAY CARNIVAL - FINAL DAY TIMARU 

what's new in timaru 

Check out the Shearer’s Quarters, a 

new South Canterbury destination. 

Located at Seadown Timaru, the 

Shearer’s Quarters is a delightful 

café and gift shop. Sip your coffee 

in the old silo or the shearing shed 

and enjoy the shady verandah or 

secluded garden in summer. 

Taste nostalgic country flavours 

whatever the season and a 

delicious menu featuring local 

produce for lunch, functions and 

healthy family fare. Share a platter 

with friends and team it with wine, 

cider or a chilled beer for a perfect 

summer time treat. 

SUPPORTIVE 

SCHOOLING ENVIRONMENT 

Gleniti School is located in one of 

Timaru’s newest residential areas and 

welcomes new pupils who may be 

relocating to the district. 

It offers high quality education in a 

caring and supportive community and 

modern design and spacious grounds are 

conducive to a full range of educational, 

cultural and sporting activities. 

With quality teaching and learning 

programmes for Years 1-8, Glentiti School 

is committed to providing a first class 

educational experience for all students. 

Located at 22 Heath St Timaru, visit www. 

gleniti.school.nz or phone 03 6860082 for 

further information. 

Gleniti School 

www.gleniti.school.nz 

Ringing in the futuRe 

22 HeatH Street, timaru 

03 686 0082 

enrolment enquirieS alwayS welcome 

 

• Fantastic quiet position 

• 29 luxury units 

• Quarter acre lawn with giant 

chess set 

• Trampoline 

• Parking for buses, trailers, etc 

• Enormous 2 bedroom family units 

• Free DVD library 

• Corporate facilities with 

broadband work stations 

reLAX & unWinD 

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks 

Functions & special occasions (by arrangement) 

Out-catering services available 

Opening hOurs 

Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 4pm 

• Mini golf 

• Pentanque • Garden Centre 

• Farm yard animals 

51 King Street, Timaru // Tel/Fax: 688 3054 // FREEPHONE 0800 822 344. 

Email: stay@aspenonking.co.nz // www.aspenonking.co.nz 

924 Seadown Rd, Timaru | Ph: 03 615 9043

10 


WAIMATE MUSEUM CHARMING HERITAGE 

The Waimate Museum is a complex 

of several buildings – seven of 

which are open to visitors. The 

main building is the magnificent 

Courthouse built in 1879. Inside you 

will find a clock room, military room, 

telephone display, photographs and 

much more. The courtroom itself 

houses temporary displays like the 

upcoming Underworld exhibition. 

Visitors enjoy reliving their 

schooldays in the Douglas School 

and our younger visitors especially 

like to experience being locked in a 

jail cell in the old lock-up. 

The story of how the people of 

Waihao lived in pre-European times 

is told through a video and a display 

of traditionally built shelters in the 

rammed- earth Lilian Marshall building. 

This building also houses the 

comprehensive moa display 

showcasing moa bones found at the 

local Kapua swamp. The geology 

display is also in this building and 

traces the Earth’s history through 

rocks and examples of fossils from 

different geological eras. 

More recent human history can be 

seen in the tiny Bremner’s cottage 

from the Bushtown days of the late 

1800’s and the horse-drawn vehicles 

and recreated 

street of shops in the Pavilion. 

Waimate Museum is a unique 

and interesting place to visit. 

For more information, visit www. 

waimatemuseumandarchives.org. 

WAIMATE 

Waimate's Wallabies 

While visiting Waimate, you must 

visit the town’s famous wallabies 

at EnkleDooVery Korna Wallaby 

Park. Visitors can wander at their 

leisure among 60 tame wallabies, 

all in their family groups within over 

20 enclosures. Special pellets are 

provided to help you participate in 

the feeding experience. 

Gwen, the “Wallaby Lady” has 

been hand rearing baby wallabies 

since 1977, but only opened the 

park to the public in 1999. From 

October to April, Gwen hand 

rears baby wallabies brought to 

her by hunters. This requires much 

commitment as they need constant 

warmth and food. But they really 

are cute and love to be cuddled 

by visiting children and adults! There 

are also other animals to see at the 

park including bantams, possums 

and rare breed sheep, as well as an 

old time Trapper’s Hut. 

The park is located off Highway 

82 on Bathgates Road close 

to Waimate. Watch out for the 

Wallaby Park sign and don’t forget 

your camera. Open daily from 20 

September to 10 June from 10am- 

5pm or off season 11 June to 19 

September 10am-4pm (weather 

dependent), by appointment or 

simply by chance. 

Phone 03 689 7197 or visit www. 

waimatedc.govt.nz/tamewallabies. 

A THRIVING RURAL TOWN 

Nestled at the foot of the Hunter Hills, 

8km off State Highway 1, Waimate 

is a thriving rural town providing the 

visitor with many reasons to stop and 

explore. 

Characterised by wide spacious 

streets, a valued collection of 

Edwardian buildings, historic 

churches, parks and beautiful 

gardens, Waimate offers a relaxed, 

friendly environment for both residents 

and visitors. 

Specialist shops and cafes and 

the Vines Restaurant, incorporating 

Point Bush Vineyard, provide the 

opportunity to relax or enjoy a little 

local flavour at the Saturday morning 

market stocked with local produce. 

The town is the heart of a district 

blessed with rivers and lakes that offer 

an extensive range of outdoor pursuits 

such as world renowned salmon and 

trout fishing, deer hunting, boating, 

yachting, bird watching and family 

camping on the lake shores. 

Waimate has not forgotten its 

heritage and those people and 

animals that helped mould it. The 

White Horse Monument is a tribute 

to Clydesdale horses and the stands 

majestically on the Hunters Hills, 

visible for miles and accessed via the 

Waimate walkway or by car. 

The Waimate district is one of the 

few places in NZ where wallabies 

have taken up residence. Introduced 

from Australia, you can see them 

at the town’s EnkleDooVery Korna 

Wallaby Park where Gwen, “the 

Wallaby Lady” has been rearing baby 

wallabies since 1977. 

Waimate is also famous for its 

strawberries, which have been grown 

in the region since the late 1880’s. At 

any of the strawberry fields, growers 

will sell you a punnet of their finest 

berries, real berry fruit ice cream or 

pick your own straight from the field. 

You can’t get much fresher than that! 

Outstanding forest, mountain and 

alpine tracks encourage walking or 

mountain biking with the new bike 

trails nearing completion. The White 

Horse Walkway offers a two hour 

return 3km trail, rewarding the walker 

with magnificent views, while the 

Studholme Bush Walkway comprises 

five individual walks of 20 minutes or 

a combination of all five tracks over 

three hours. 

Tourism contributes to Waimate's 

economy with many independent 

travellers visiting the area to enjoy 

its attractions and annual events, 

such as Waimate Rodeo (Saturday 

3rd December) , Strawberry Fare 

(Saturday 10th December) The March 

Hare Motor Cycle Rally in March and 

Waimate 50 at Labour Weekend. 

Waimate also offers an alternative 

route to Queenstown via the 

spectacular scenery of the Waitaki 

Lakes. For further information on 

Waimate, including maps, brochures 

etc call into the Waimate Information 

Centre or view www.waimate.org.nz. 

Travel thirty minutes south of 

Timaru to discover a valued 

collection of Edwardian 

buildings and historic 

churches, beautiful parks 

and gardens, an abundance 

of recreational opportunities 

including walks and mountain 

biking, shops, cafes and in 

season, THE best strawberries. 

Waimate is also home to NZ’s 

largest wallabies! 

For walks, wine and 

wallabies ... Waimate, turn 

in at the yellow barn! 

VISIT 

WAIMATE 

DISTRICT 

WAIMATE INFORMATION CENTRE 

Tel: 03 689 7771 

Em: info@waimatedc.govt.nz 

www.waimate.org.nz 

HOP TO THE 

WALLABY PARK 

EnkleDooVery 

Korna Waimate 

Affordable Hands-on 

Adventure 

• WALK AMONGST • TOUCH 

• CUDDLE • FEED• PHOTOGRAPH 

• OUR FAMOUS WALLABIES 

no eftpos or credit card facilities 

60 tame wallabies • Open 7 days 10am-5pm 

• 20 September through to 10 June 

• During the off season, June 11th to September 

19th, will be open by appointment, weatherdependent 

or by chance, 10am to 4pm 

Located North End of State Highway 82 

on Bathgates Rd, Waimate 

Your host: Gwen Dempster-Schouten 03 689 7197 

c/- email: jenny_dempster@hotmail.com 

www.waimatedc.govt.nz/tamewallabies

WAIMATE NOVEMBER 2016 11 

WAIMATE ICONS & LANDMARKS 

BUTLER'S BERRIES 

For decades the Waimate 

District has been renowned for its 

strawberries and celebrates the 

juicy crop with an annual Strawberry 

Festival at the iconic Butlers Berry 

Farm and Café. Located just south 

of Timaru on SH1, a large wagon of 

huge strawberries is without doubt 

a “must try” invitation to stop, shop, 

stay and sample Butlers berries in 

numerous mouth watering ways. 

Renowned for their high quality 

fruit and produce throughout the 

district and beyond, you’ll find 

exceptional coffee and delectable 

food. The licensed cafe serves 

a berry-inspired menu, fresh fruit 

ice creams and smoothies to sigh 

for! Butlers Café is famous for its 

Devonshire Teas, with “light as air” 

scones, real cream and your choice 

of Butlers jams made with more fruit 

and less sugar. 

On a commercial scale, Butlers 

manufacture a variety of jams 

and chutneys using their own fruit 

throughout the year. These are 

available at the Fruit Stall and can 

also be tasted in the Café. 

You can purchase punnets of 

strawberries as well as raspberries, 

gooseberries, blackberries and red or 

blackcurrants. But you can also pick 

your own in season and take home 

magic in a mouthful – sweet, firm and 

colourful, the way berries should be. 

Butlers Berry Farm and Café is also 

a superb venue. For family groups, 

small events and weddings, up to 50 

guests can be catered for in the café 

and marquee space in the grounds, 

surrounded by strawberry fields. 

You can also stay in on site 

accommodation which comprises 

two two bedroomed cottages (each 

sleeping four) plus a backpacker 

lodge which can accommodate 14 

people in total. Enjoy a berry splendid 

Butler breakfast and then explore the 

history, walks and cycle trails in the 

local area. 

Butlers Berry Farm and Café is open 

seven days and owners Jackie and 

Donald Butler welcome visitors and 

guests whether it is a quick visit, a day 

trip or a longer stay. 

For further information about 

accomodation, the cafe or to 

buy berries online visit www. 

butlersberries.co.nz. 

Heavenly Haven For Vintage Lovers 

A visit to Vintage Chic is a "must" for 

lovers of second hand and up-cycled 

furniture, memorabilia and retro 

items as well as a wide range of new 

giftware. 

The large shop has plenty of room 

for the up-cycling and restoring of 

furniture on one side of the shop, 

while the shop floor on the other 

side caters for giftware, second 

hand clothing, linen, jewellery and 

ornamentals. Because the shop 

is large there is plenty of room to 

move around without banging into 

things and space for pushchairs and 

wheelchairs. 

Janelle Roguski’s collections are 

sourced through auctions and sales 

and listening to what the customer 

is looking for. She likes to find the 

unusual pieces that she can redo and 

bring new life to. “I love the older solid 

wood furniture which was built to last 

but I also have an affinity for giftware 

when sourcing all sorts of new items,” 

says Janelle. 

Vintage Chic has become a very 

popular place to visit with people 

coming to Waimate from all over the 

district and beyond. 

Te Waimate 

Settler Michael Studholme is 

considered to be the “Father of 

Waimate.” In 1854 he set out from 

Christchurch in a dray and upon 

reaching Point Bush, negotiated 

with local Maori to stay in the area. 

In 1855 he received the first pastoral 

license and called the property Te 

Waimate. His thatched “cuddy” was 

the first European dwelling and still 

stands in the garden of Te Waimate. 

The White Horse 

Similar to the white horse cut into 

the chalk hills of Wiltshire in England, 

Waimate’s white horse was unveiled 

in 1968 to commemorate the 

contribution that Clydesdale horses 

have made to the development of 

the district. Measuring 60 feet high, 

48 feet long and 130 feet above sea 

level, the landmark is visible for miles 

around. 

Victoria Park 

Land was set aside for a park as 

early in Waimate’s history as 1881. 

Plans included a banked cycling 

track, oval lawn, ornamental 

gardens and the planting of 

English oak trees. The Caledonian 

Society held its annual games 

there on Boxing Day and the 

Athletics Association has held 

events there since the 1920’s. 

Queen Bee 

Waimate’s Café on Queen is enjoyed 

by residents and visitors alike. Located 

in the heart of town, the café is 

owned by Penny and Paul Sheehy 

and offers delicious food and baked 

goods on site. 

Open daily, Café on Queen 

operates 9-4pm Monday to Friday 

and 9-3pmon weekends, so there is 

plenty of opportunity to sample the 

menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner as 

well as tempting coffee and cabinet 

food throughout the day. 

This popular-by-word-of-mouth 

business welcomes all those visiting 

Waimate to enjoy great coffee, good 

food and the hospitality the town is 

famous for. 

Further development over the 

decades has seen the addition of an 

aviary, bowling green, glasshouse, 

playground, sound shell and scout 

den. 

Strawberry Farms 

In the 1880’s the first strawberry 

farm was planted by Mr Childs, 

who also opened a shop for the 

sale of the La Marguerite variety 

of strawberries. By1898, numerous 

berry fields had developed and the 

industry employed 150-200 people 

to pick, pack and ship the punnets 

by train to Dunedin, Christchurch 

and beyond. The iconic taste 

is still associated with Waimate 

where berry farms flourish and the 

Strawberry Festival occurs every 

December. 

Norman Kirk 

New Zealand Prime Minister 

Norman Kirk was born in Waimate 

on 6 January 1923. He led the 

Parliamentary arm of the Labour 

Party from 1965-1974 and was 

the fourth Labour Prime Minister 

from 1972 until his sudden death 

on 31August 1974. The local high 

school bears his name as well as 

the town’s swimming pool, which 

opened in 1978. Norman Kirk and his 

wife Ruth are both buried in the 

Waimate Cemetery. 

Vintage 

Chic 

84 Queen Street, 

Waimate 

We have a lovely range of 

giftware, upcycled furniture, 

jewellery, accessories, linen, 

antiques, china, shabby chic 

and French provincial furniture 

and one off pieces. 

facebook.com/ 

vintagechicnewzealand 

9am - 4pm Monday - Friday 

9am - 1pm Saturday 

84 Queen Street, Waimate 

PH 03 689 7400 

When PaSSing thRough Waimate viSit 

one of the beSt bakeRieS in nZ 

all day breakfasts | sunday roasts 

pies | custard square | cold drinks 

sandwiches cakes | slices | coffee 

biscuits | pastries | bread rolls 

Relax & enjoy the ambience 

25 Queen St, Waimate 

Ph: 03 689 6010 

oPen 7 dayS 

butler’s berry farm & cafe - think berries, think butler’s 

Open 

7 DayS 

Raspberries | Strawberries | Karaka Blackberries | Red & Black Currants | Gooseberries | Fruity Jams & Chutneys 

High quality fruit and produce 

Mouth watering berry inspired food 

it’s different, it’s delicious 

Ice-cream sundaes and superb coffee 

All freshly made with more fruit than sugar 

The place to stop for breakfasts, gourmet lunches and devonshire teas 

SH1, Waimate 

South Canterbury 

03 689 5849 

www.butlersberries.co.nz

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OAMARU 

Vertical Ventures 

Vertical Ventures is a local adventure 

company based in Oamaru and 

provides quality bespoke cycling 

and climbing tours. Their knowledge 

of the region has helped them put 

together amazing experiences and 

allowed them to showcase the great 

outdoors they love. 

Joining a Vertical Ventures tour 

or allowing them to design your 

adventures, will assure you of 20 

years experience and delivery of an 

unforgettable fi rst class trip. 

The company’s adventures 

include; heli-biking, rock climbing, 

day and fully inclusive cycle tours 

on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. 

Cycle hire includes; mountain 

bikes, kids bikes and trailers, 

plus hire of car bike trailers and 

towbar bike carriers. The bikes are 

available at Oamaru –I-site and 

can be delivered direct to your 


For more information visit www. 

verticalventures.co.nz or give the 

fi rendly team a call on 03 434 5010 

or 021 89442. 

VICTORIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS 

For more than a decade now, 

the friendly town of Oamaru has 

hosted a unique annual event. 

Every November, Oamaru brings 

the past to life when its grand 

Victorian Heritage Celebrations 

add pageantry and colour 

to the magnifi cent 

old buildings for 

which it is rightly 

renowned. 

The town’s 

wonderful 

architecture 

is a legacy 

of the 19th 

century meat 

and wool 

boom that, for 

a brief period, 

made Oamaru 

even larger than 

San Francisco! Now, 

yesterday’s buildings and 

today’s Heritage Celebrations 

from 16th-20th November provide 

the perfect venue for Oamaru’s “ 

living history." 

Each year, the festival focuses on 

one particular part of our past. This 

year the theme is Medicine in the 

Victorian Era and a multitude of 

activities is guaranteed to “relieve 

boredom, everyday stresses and 

strains.” 

Favourite annual events include 

the Garden Party, Grand Ball, 

street parade, window display and 

costume competitions 

and the popular 

Heritage Bicycle 

Championships. 

Other events 

cater for all 

ages and 

interests 

and feature 

soirees, 

recitals, 

races, 

lectures, 

parlour games, 

melodramas, 

fl oral art and a 

variety of tours, teas, 

talks and travelers tales! 

Half the town dresses in 

authentic costume, it’s fun and some 

of it is free, but nowhere will you fi nd 

history and heritage celebrated 

with more pride and commitment 

than the Vitorian Festival in Oamaru. 

For further information visit www. 

historicoamaru.co.nz. 

historic 

B&B RETREAT 

Linda and Paul Hebden welcome 

you to Oamaru Creek Bed and 

Breakfast. Their historic double storey 

villa dates back to the early 1900’s 

and was originally built as the manse 

for St Paul’s Presbyterian Church. It 

has been extensively renovated, yet 

maintains much of its character and 

original features. 

The historic house comprises fi ve 

spacious comfortable bedrooms, 

(four with ensuite bathrooms) with 

natural bed linen to relax and unwind 

in. Start your day with a sumptuous 

cooked or continental breakfast 

made with fresh locally sourced 

produce and espresso coffee. 

The property is conveniently and 

centrally located for exploring 

the Victorian heritage of Oamaru 

including the Whitestone Heritage 

Precinct, Steam Punk HQ, the opera 

house, art galleries and Botanical 

Gardens as well as great shopping 

in the town centre, award winning 

restaurants and cafes, a cheese 

factory, wine, whiskey and brewery 

and of course the Penguin Colony. 

For more information rates 

and accomodation, visit www. 

oamarucreek.co.nz or contact hosts 

Linda and Paul on 03 4341190. 

Epic adventures on bikes. 

Day trips and full tours on the 

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Helibiking 

and great local tracks 

to ride. Bike hire plus local 

riding information and maps. 

Find us at 4 Wansbeck Street, 

Oamaru 

Rock climbing for all levels. 

1 to 1, groups and families. 

Qualified guide for expert 

instruction. Outdoors Mark 

Safety Audit Certified. 

AAO:144. Bouldering pad and 

rock shoe hire. 

OAMARU CREEK 

Bed & Breakfast 

Ph 03 434 1190 

24 Reed Street 

Oamaru Central 

Linda 021 164 0450 

Paul 022 128 1733 

Email linda@oamarucreek.co.nz 

Web www.oamarucreek.co.nz 

SERIOUS FOOD & GOOD COFFEE 

OAMARU 

30 THAMES STREET 

PH 03 434 1165 

WARM & WELCOME AMBIENCE 

STOCKISTS OF PHOENIX ORGANIC DRINKS 

BRUNO ROSSI COFFEE (FAIR TRADE)

OAMARU NOVEMBER 2016 13 

Discover The Waitaki District 

Endowed with unique geography, glittering Pacific Ocean to the east, majestic snow-capped mountains to the 

west and vast lakes in between, the Waitaki District is an inspiring place to spend time. 

The Waitaki District is an easy three 

hour drive from Christchurch or and 

one and a half hours from Dunedin. 

Soak up authentic Victorian Era 

architecture, the Vanished World 

Fossil Trail, or enjoy the abundance 

of wildlife, beautiful beaches and 

friendly towns. 

Cruise along the coast and enjoy 

breath-taking views of the Pacific 

Ocean and visit pretty towns before 

stopping at the Moeraki Boulders. 

These massive stone deposits have 

gradually been exposed over time 

as the shoreline has receded and 

are a unique must-see attraction. 

Visit the picturesque village of 

Moeraki or take time to explore any 

of the coastal walks and secluded 

beaches between Oamaru and 

Palmerston. 

Take a glider up over the stunning 

Waitaki Valley and soar between 

the mountains and over lakes. 

Omarama is home to gliding in the 

district; whatever your experience 

level there are options for everyone. 

Get back to nature and camp 

next to wide blue lakes in the 

Waitaki Valley, fish along the coast, 

see Yellow Eyed Penguins that 

come ashore each evening or 

take a wander through one of the 

memorial oaks sites planted in 1919 

to commemorate those who died 

fighting in WWI and WWII. 

See the world’s smallest penguins in 

their natural habitat at the Oamaru 

Blue Penguin Colony. From the yearround 

viewing deck you can watch 

the pint-sized birds waddle to shore 

at dusk after spending their days at 

sea. 

Revive the beloved road-trip and 

discover the Waitaki District’s long 

stretches of coastline, magnificent 

mountains, vast lakes and stunning 

farmland. Whichever way you go, 

you’ll be greeted with stunning views 

and numerous photo opportunities. 

Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail is a 301km 

formed cycle trail taking you from 

the Southern Alps to the Pacific 

Ocean. The trail only requires a 

moderate amount of fitness; it’s 

mostly downhill, and suitable for all 

ages. The Trail and is split up into 

nine stages and you can do them 

all, which takes between 4-6 days, 

or take a day trip and choose your 

favourite section to ride. 

Like to eat? The Waitaki District has 

it covered, from cheese sampling 

at Whitestone cheese factory 

in Oamaru to award-winning 

Riverstone to the north of the district, 

to Fleur’s Place in Moeraki. Oamaru 

has a great café culture so you’ll 

never run out of new places to visit. 

Bringing the whole family to visit 

is easy. Riverstone is a great familyfriendly 

restaurant with awardwinning 

food and a generous play 

area. Take a bucket and spade and 

head down to Friendly Bay at the 

harbour. Aptly named, there are 

no massive waves, just clear water 

lapping at the sandy beach. With 

the Steampunk playground to the 

rear, it’s a great sunny spot to relax 

while the kids are at play. 

The Waitaki is full of fun events. 

Heritage Week (16-20 November) 

celebrates a by-gone era at 

Oamaru's Victorian Heritage 

Celebrations. 

The Harbour Street Jazz and Blues 

Festival (17-19 March) is a vibrant 

and welcoming cultural and music 

festival experience for locals and 

visitors alike. The theme, New 

Orleans Jazz, embraces the flavours, 

fashion and foot-tapping tunes of 

the New Orleans Jazz era, with talent 

quests, workshops, street buskers, 

pop-up bars and concerts abound. 

Oamaru’s Fire and Steam (2 

June) is a unique family event that 

coincides with the Steampunk New 

Zealand Festival. Celebrating fire, 

steam, sound, light, and music, 

Harbour Street comes alive with 

incredible lighting effects, walls of 

fire, live bands and street performers 

- an annual event not to be missed. 

The Premier Steampunk event of 

the Southern Hemisphere is based 

in the Steampunk capital, Oamaru, 

and runs from 1-5 June 2017. 

Markets, a fashion parade, gala ball 

and teapot racing are just a few 

events on offer.

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FORRESTER 

GALLERY 

OPEN DAILY 

For more details and opening hours 

visit our website: 

www.culturewaitaki.org.nz 

Admission Free | Donations Welcome 

9 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400 

t: 03 433 0853 

e: info@forrestergallery.com 

Like us on Facebook: Forrester Gallery 

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS 

Imaginary Landscapes: from the Forrester Gallery collection 

Saturday 10 Dec 2016 – Sunday 12 Mar 2017 

Costume Favourites: 

from the North Otago Museum collection 

Saturday 10 Dec 2016 – Sunday 29 Jan 2017 

An exhibition of favourite objects selected by longstanding 

North Otago Museum volunteer Alison Sofield. 

Regroup Reflect Regenerate: 

Medal Artists of New Zealand 25th Anniversary Exhibition 

Saturday 17 Dec 2016 – Sunday 12 Feb 2017 

Celebrating the art of small-scale sculpture with a display of 

contemporary medal art featuring more than 200 medals 

crafted by 33 New Zealand artists over the last 25 years. 

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sculptor Chris Meder. This exhibition 

has been extended due to very 

popular demand. 

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SP001 greets visitors by belching 

flames, smoke and eyrie sounds; 

whilst inside, a museum of two large 

darkened rooms presents a theme 

of a dark post-apocalyptic vision 

of a future "as it might have been". 

Contraptions and bizarre machinery 

featuring heavy use of copper, gears, 

theme of skulls and mythology. 

Back on the road this summer, 

our Pedal Punk four wheel cycles 

are available to hire from outside 

Steampunk HQ. A wonderful way to 

experience the shops and galleries 

of Harbour Street, and the beautiful 

Oamaru Waterfront home of the 

Steampunk Playground and Little Blue 

Penguins. 

Steampunk HQ can only be 

experienced to be believed, so plan 

your visit now! 

NORTH OTAGO 

MUSEUM & ARCHIVE 

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 

Like us on Facebook: North Otago Museum 

For more details and opening hours visit our website: 

www.culturewaitaki.org.nz 

Admission Free | Donations Welcome 

60 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400 

t: 03 433 0852 

e: museum@waitaki.govt.nz

OAMARU NOVEMBER 2016 15 

Oamaru is well known for its 

beautiful Whitestone buildings and 

The Brydone Hotel, is no exception. 

Built in 1881, the rich history of this 

Victorian-era treasure has been a 

sought-after choice for tourists and 

domestic guests for years. 

Although the sweeping staircase, 

grand chandeliers and ornate interiors 

take you back in time, the hotel also 

has all the modern comforts. 

With 50 rooms from 

suites to superior 

rooms, there is an 

accommodation 

option to suit 

everyone. 

“We are 

really close to 

the Victorian 

Precinct, which 

is just a short 

walk away from 

the amazing 

sights Oamaru 

is famous for” says 

Pete, the Brydone 

Hotel’s marketing manager. 

Guests are always asking about 

viewing the penguins and the hotel 

works with the Oamaru Blue Penguin 

Colony and Head First Travel to offer 

guests a convenient opportunity to 

see the local marine life up close.The 

Brydone Hotel is also an Official Gold 

partner of the Alps to Ocean Cycle 

Trail, which has been listed as one of 

the must-dos in 2016. 

Luxury's Lap 

The Brydone Hotel is one of the 

most versatile venues in North Otago, 

and has long been the venue for 

corporate meetings, exhibitions, 

product launches, grand dinner 

banquets and seminars. They pride 

themselves on their in house facilities 

and their service. 

Within the complex is the Sports 

Central Brewhouse, Oamaru’s 

dedicated sports bar which offers a 

TAB, gaming lounge, cold beer on 

tap and a great atmosphere to 

watch sport on the big screen 

and enjoy live music. 

For a quieter option, 

or somewhere to take 

the family, the Totara 

Bar offers a mouthwatering 

menu with 

locally-produced 

ingredients, wide 

range of beverages, 

local wines and great 

coffee. “Anyone 

can just come in and 

relax in the Totara Bar’s 

comfortable atmosphere,” 

says Pete. 

Oamaru’s central location in the 

South Island means it can be reached 

from Dunedin and Christchurch 

International Airports. The Brydone’s 

location within Oamaru’s CBD makes 

it an ideal place to stay while visiting 

the town and surrounds. 

The Brydone is owned by the 

Oamaru Licensing Trust and profits are 

put to good use in the community, 

so using the Brydone for any event is 

good for you and good for the whole 

community. 

Liquor Licensing 

The Oamaru Licensing Trust (OLT) is 

a community owned business that 

operates in the hospitality industry 

within North Otago. 

The trust owns and operates four 

establishments in Oamaru – the 

Brydone Hotel with conference 

facilities, the Sports Central Brew 

House which is Oamaru’s only 

dedicated sports bar, a 

Liquorland franchise 

outlet, and the 

Northstar motelrestaurant-bar 

and bottle 

store with 

conference 

facilities. 

The trust is 

administered 

under the 

provisions of the 

Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012. The 

functions of the trust and operate 

premises for the sale and supply 

of alcohol on any other business 

that, in the trust’s opinion, can 

be conveniently carried on in 

conjunction with the previously listed 

functions. A share of its profits is used 

to support community projects and 

causes. 

The trust’s area is defined 

by boundary lines drawn on 

historic local body ward or riding 

boundaries. The Trust has recently 

changed its ward structure. For the 

2016 triennial local body elections 

5 members will be elected at large 

over a single ward structure. 

The Oamaru Licensing Trust board 

who act as the Oamaru based 

committee for Lion Foundation 

funding applications have 

distributed hundreds of 

thousands of dollars 

back into the 

community. The Trust 

acknowledges the 

continuous support 

that OLT businesses 

receive from the 

local and wider 

public which assists 

in ensuring funding is 

returned back into the 

community. 

The decision on which 

organisations are successful is still 

made by local people.The Grants 

Distribution committee consists of 

five elected Oamaru Licensing Trust 

members and one independently 

appointed local resident. 

All monies generated through the 

gaming machines in the Oamaru 

Licensing Trust establishments are 

returned to North Otago based 

organisations. 

Step inside the enchanting Brydone Hotel Oamaru and you 

will find yourself in a gentler, more gracious era. Situated in 

the heart of Oamaru, with the Totara Bar right in the lobby. 

The Brydone has welcomed guests for over a century. 

The Brydone Hotel has various features that attract our 

guests. It's built of white, elaborately carved Oamaru 

limestone in 1881. It provides a great venue for functions 

and weddings alike, however loves catering for guests of 

any and all ages. Breakfast is served from an early time 

to get you ready for your day, however if you fancy a 

sleep in, we have a fantastic lunch and dinner menu 

with deserts that will make your mouth water. The 

Brydone Hotel staff are local to Oamaru and have all 

the information for your time here at the ready. Come 

and stay at the Brydone and make your moments, into 

memories. 

The Oamaru Trust manage 4 businesses in the hospitality industry 

including a hotel, motel, restaurants, bars and a retail liquor outlet 

throughout the District, and ensures staff are highly skilled in all 

areas. This means a great service, yummier food, amazing coffee & 

fine wines are at your fingertips. The profits we make are driven back 

into the community - that's us, working for you 24 hours a day, 7 days 

a week. 

The Trust’s strives to provide quality accommodation, food, beverage 

and entertainment for both Oamaru locals and visitors to the area. 

The Oamaru Licensing Trust board who act as the Oamaru based 

committee for Lion Foundation funding applications have distributed 

hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the community. The Trust 

acknowledges the continuous support that OLT businesses receive 

from the local and wider public which assists in ensuring funding is 

returned back into the community.

16 


OAMARU 

Main Street Meander 

Thames Street is is Oamaru’s modern 

also find a selection of organic 

commercial hub and complements 

and gluten free products, bulk 

the nearby historic precinct with 

fruit and nuts, herbs, spices and 

a variety of shops, services and 

environmentally friendly cleaning 


products. Offering a back to basics 

Alongside its wide thoroughfare 

approach to food you will also find 

and easy parking, you’ll find well 

recipes, new ideas and friendly 

known stores and franchises, locally 

advice. 

owned boutiques and a plethora of 

The Roost, on the main street, is is a 

delightful cafes, restaurants, 

popular stop for locals and 

pubs and hotels; among 

visitors alike. Offering an 

them. 

all day breakfast, lunch, 

Lagonda Tearooms, 

cabinet food and 

an iconic New 

wonderful coffee, 

Zealand style 

customers are 

of milk bar, ice- 

assured of fine food, 

cream parlour and 

excellent service 

tearoom. Offering 

and an atmosphere 

selections for morning 

of welcome. 

and afternoon tea, 

As well as a varied 

lunches and takeaways, 

breakfast menu, open 

Lagonda is is also a Coach 

sandwiches and delicious 

Travel Centre and 7 day a week 

cakes and baked items, there is is a 

comfort and refreshment stop 

good selection of gluten free food 

for bus travellers to and from 

which many customers appreciate. 

Oamaru. As well as indoor and 

Most of the food at the Roost 

outdoor seating, the tearoom is is made on the premises and is is 

also has several internet terminals 

complemented by the taste and 

for customer use. During the 

flavour of coffee made with top 

summer holidays it it is is only closed on 

quality Bruno Rossi coffee beans. 

Christmas Day. 

Open 7am -4pm every day, 

RealFood Pantry is just off Thames 

the café is is easy to find, but once 

on Eden Street and is is home to 

discovered you will want to come 

quality ingredients for baking, 

home to roost – often! Visit The Roost 

cooking, treats and brewing. You’ll 

Café on Facebook for more details. 

Wonder of Wool 

The wool shops and draperies that 

offers a huge selection of patterns 

once graced every town, city 

in-store. So whether you are a 

and suburb have almost become 

beginner looking for a first project or 

extinct, but visit Enhance 2007 Ltd in in 

an experienced knitter looking for a 

Oamaru and you may be filled with 

challenge, Joan, Helen and Tina at 

nostalgia. 

Enhance can inspire you with ideas, 

It It is is an Aladdin’s Cave of 

techniques and encouragement. 

wonderful wools, yarns, patterns, In In addition to the superior 

needles, sewing thread, 

selection of knitting 

buttons, bows, 

products, you will also 

accessories and 

find embroidery 

people who 

fabrics and threads, 

know their stock 

haberdashery 

and their stuff. 

items for superb 

Presided over 

finishing of your 

by owner Val Hill 

work and gift 

who has had a 

items such as 

lifetime career in in 

costume jewellery. 

wool and crafts, 

As well as serving 

Enhance has been 

the customers of 

in in business for almost 

North Otago, some 

a decade. 

contact Enhance from 

“We try to have a broad 

as far away as Auckland 

range of wool from 2ply to chunky 

and Bluff and others browse and 

as well as a mix of lovely yarns like 

buy whenever they visit Oamaru. 

silk, possum, tencel, cotton and 

So why not do the same and visit 

alpaca” says Val. Wherever possible 

Enhance 2007 Ltd next time you 

she sources New Zealand wools but 

are in in the region? You will find a 

the yarns come from all over the 

wealth of knowledge, genuine 

word including UK, Peru, Australia, 

customer service and the pleasure 

China, Italy and Turkey. 

of a gentle and rewarding shopping 

The staff at Enhance has seen 

experience. Open Monday to Friday 

an increasing interest in in crafts 

9-5.30pm and 10-1pm on Saturdays. 

especially among young Mums with 

Call 03 4342144 or visit www. 

toddlers and babies and Enhance 

enhanceoamaru.co.nz. 

WHOLEFOOD HAVEN 

Just 6km south of Oamaru you will 

find Brydone Wholefoods Store. 

Located in in the old Totara Hall, the 

family business combines a lifelong 

love of the land and a passion for 

wholesome healthy food. 

Be tempted by seasonal certified 

organic, spray-free and local 

produce, fruit, fresh and dried and 

nuts, which are kept at optimal 

temperature in in their large walk in in 

chiller for freshness. 

The freezers and fridges are 

crammed with local and organic 

meats including a wide range of dairy 

Colour and love of design 

Stockists of a complete range available in NZ from 2ply through to chunky 

• Blends include Possum, Alpaca, Silk and Mohair 

• Stunning range of colours 

• Embroidery fabrics 

• Threads and accessories 

• Ribbons and buttons 

• Laces, braids, beads and haberdashery 

• Fabric dye and paint 

• Costume jewellery 

and non dairy products and the deli 

has the famous GameKeeper meats 

from Kurow. 

In In addition to the store’s extensive 

grocery lines, they also stock 

environmentally friendly household 

and healthcare products, while 

skincare includes the beautiful Dr 

Hauschka skincare/cosmetic range, 

the NZ Biogro certified Viola range 

and the well renowned Weleda 

products including their baby range. 

You will find products that are 

gluten-free, dairy-free, as well as 

paleo and vegan lines, while the 

Laybys 

welcome 

125 Thames St, Oamaru 

Tel: 03 434 2144 | Fax: 03 434 2145 

Email: enhance.oamaru@gmail.com 

kitchen provides delicious raw 

desserts, baking and savoury foods 

and Brydone’s baristas will tempt you 

with Underground Coffees. 

Local residents and visitors are 

warmly welcomed by our staff at 

Brydone Wholefoods Store and 

they also offer a courier service for 

out-of-town-folk. Open Monday 

to Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 10- 

4.30pm Brydone Wholefoods Store 

will extend their opening hours to 

include Sundays from November. 

Phone 03 4346744 or email 

brydonewholefoods@gmail.com. 

"Where Happiness is 

HOMEMADE" 

Grains & Flours 

Peas Beans & Lentils 

Herbs & Spices 

Organic & Gluten Free 

Products 

International Foods 

Cake Decorating Supplies 

Brewing Supplies 

Confectionery & Treats 

10 Eden St, Oamaru 

Ph:03 433 1433 • M:027 357 6590 

info@realfoodpantry.co.nz 

BRYDONE 

WHOLEFOODS STORE 

ORgaNic & NaTuRaL FOOD SpEciaLiSTS 

Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm 

and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm 

451 Alma-Maheno Road, State Highway 1, 

Oamaru (6km South of Oamaru) 

R.D. 19-D, Oamaru 9492. 

Telephone/Fax 03-434-6744 

Email brydonewholefoods@gmail.com 

6km south of 

Oamaru on 

State Highway 1 

just past 

Totara School 

LAGONDA TEAROOMS 

OAMARU 

FAST FRESH FOOD 

with value meals, 

milkshakes, icecreams & drinks 

Internet available 

Open everyday over the 

Easter period 

Call in, relax and enjoy at 

LAGONDA TEAROOMS 

191 Thames Street, Oamaru 

Phone: (03) 434 8716 

BRYDONE 

WHOLEFOODS 

STORE

TEKAPO NOVEMBER 2016 17 

Twinkle, Twinkle 

Earth & Sky operates their unique 

Stargazing and Observatory Tours 

at the University of Canterbury Mt 

John Observatory and Cowan’s 

Observatory in Lake Tekapo - in the 

heart of the Mackenzie Country. 

The region is famous for its clear and 

dark night skies. 

The township of Tekapo sits 750m 

above sea level and Mt John 1035m. 

Situated between two mountain 

ranges, the Southern Alps and the Two 

Thumb Range, the Mackenzie Basin is 

protected from most weather systems. 

The higher altitude gives rise to 

cooler mountain air making it New 

Zealand’s leading location for an 

Observatory and Stargazing. 

The resident Tekapo population 

of between 400-500 people 

contribute to minimizing the impact 

of light pollution by way of the local 

Mackenzie District Council’s lighting 

ordnance’s introduced in the 1980’s, 

which enforces all lights to be shaded 

preventing light emitting upwards 

into the sky, allowing researchers, 

locals and visitors an appreciation 

of our spectacular nightscape for 

generations to come. 

The region of the Mackenzie Basin 

was recognized as the ‘Aoraki- 

Mackenzie International Dark Sky 

Reserve’, in June 2012. 

It was the fi rst to be awarded a Gold 

Status for its quality of darkness and 

today remains the largest of all the 

eleven International Dark Sky Reserves 

in the world. 

Lake Tekapo is an awesome location 

with a truly magical star attraction. 

Earth & Sky prides itself on offering an 

award winning premium night time 

attraction to over 50,000 visitors from 

around the world. 

Showing fi rst-hand why Lake Tekapo 

provides the nation’s best and most 

out-standing window to our universe. 

Call 03 680 6960 now to book your tour or book online at 

www.earthandsky.co.nz. 

WHAT'S ON IN TEKAPO 

Tekapo is a lakefront jewel tucked 

into the folds of the Southern Alps. 

Half way between Christchurch and 

Queenstown, the vivid turquoise of Lake 

Tekapo is the result of finely ground 

rock particles in the glacial 

water and ensures it’s a 

dazzling destination 

whether it is dusted 

with snow or 

sparkling with 

sunshine. 

History, Mystery 

& Activity - Visit 

the magnificent 

lakeside Church 

of the Good 

Shepherd and 

the Mackenzie 

sheepdog memorial. 

Learn about the mystery 

of astronomy on a tour of 

Mt John Observatory or zip and 

zap on a Segway tour of the township. 

Gazing, Cruising & Exploring - Go 

stargazing to view the World Heritage 

Mackenzie skies at night and be 

dazzled by what you see with the 

naked eye. Take a cruise to Motuariki 

Island, Godley Valley and the hydro 

intake of Tekapo’s power station. Join 

a scenic flight to the glaciers or Mt 

Cook, a 4WD tour to the Tasman Valley 

or visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre at 

the Hermitage Hotel close to where 

he did much of his mountaineering 

preparation. 

Wining, Dining & Tasting - Diverse 

dining in Tekapo ranges from bakery 

and takeaway convenience to 

restaurant and café fare. 

Pizza, pasta, Japanese, 

Chinese and Koran 

cuisine vies with resort 

menus and a café 

with spectacular 

views atop Mt John. If 

you're in the mood for 

gastro-pub goodness, 

then treat yourself 

at Mackenzie Café, 

Bar and Grill or indulge 

in the taste of fresh 

or smoked salmon and 

sashimi at the Mt Cook Alpine 

Salmon Farm between Tekapo 

and Twizel. 

Stay, Play & Pamper - In Tekapo you 

can enjoy a tranquil holiday or stopover 

at accommodation ranging from camp 

ground, motels, holiday homes, B&Bs or 

resort facilities. 

Local activities include fishing, hiking 

and horse trekking while the Tekapo 

Springs complex offers year-round 

enjoyment of hot pools, plunge pools 

and spa treatments plus ice skating and 

ice slide in winter. 

COTTAGE APPEAL 

Lake Tekapo Cottages offer selfcontained 

holiday accommodation in 

one of the South Island’s most scenic 

settings that is a year-round destination 

for water sports, hot springs, skating, ski 

fields, scenic flights to Mount Cook and 

a World Heritage Night Sky attraction 

at Mount John. 

Nestled in a large garden amid 

mature trees, a selection of charming 

cottages of varying size, with stunning 

mountain views and plenty of privacy, 

the cottage accommodates two 

to eight guests. Enjoy a country-style 

stay with modern comforts and 

amenities close by. In addition to the 

self contained cottages, they also 

manage a number of well appointed 

rental holiday homes at www. 

laketekapocottages.co.nz. 

LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES 

LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES 

Cottage and holiday home style accommodation 

Spectacular mountain views | Excellent restaurants 

Affordable accommodation rates | Free Wifi 

Friendly, personal service for our guests 

Central location close to shops and church 

12 Sealy St, Lake Tekapo | Ph: (03) 680 6865 

laketekapocottages@gmail.com | laketekapocottages.com 

PROUD TO SERVE MEALS PREPARED WITH 

LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS 

NZ WINES, MONTEITH’S CRAFT BEERS, 

ALLPRESS ESPRESSO 

Enjoy great food and spectacular views in a beautiful 

environment. Casual café-style meals for lunch and a 

relaxed atmosphere for evening à la carte dining. 

For the guaranteed ‘hottest meal in town’ select from 

the Stonegrill menu! Dine alfresco over summer and 

stay cosy and warm by our fire in winter. 

Our menu changes seasonally, but you can always 

expect to find a great Mackenzie Country Steak and 

Alpine Salmon on offer. 

LAKE TEKAPO VILLAGE CENTRE 

PHONE 0800 806 886 

OPEN FROM 10.00AM, DINNER 

FROM 5PM, BREAKFAST 

EVERY DAY FROM 10.00AM 

EARTH & SKY 

Observatory & Stargazing Tours, Lake Tekapo 

Earth & Sky operate Stargazing and Observatory 

tours in the ’Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark 

Sky Reserve’ in beautiful Lake Tekapo. Visitors find 

enjoyment and entertainment through a ‘hands-on’ 

experience as knowledgeable astronomy guides 

share the wonders of space while exploring the 

southern night sky using powerful telescopes. 

Tekapo’s renowned as the best site in New 

Zealand to view the Universe. 

Email: info@earthandsky.co.nz | Phone: 03 6806960 | www.earthandsky.co.nz | Booking advised

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MOERAKI/DUNEDIN 

Over the past 25 years Emerson's 

Brewery has been searching for the 

elusive Holy Ale, and now Emerson’s 

has a new spiritual home to pursue 

this quest. 

Emerson’s is about sharing, 

so get a group together 

or join one of our 60 

minute guided tours 

through their brand 

new Brewery and 

Taproom. The 

tour will take you 

through a little bit 

of the history of how 

Emerson’s has been a 

pioneering force in the 

development of craft brewing 

in New Zealand. You will then be 

taken into the brewery, learning 

about all the aspects of the Emerson’s 

Brewing process, from milling the malt 

to packaging the finished product. 

Visit the award -winning, sustainably 

designed Visitor Centre at Orokonui. 

Learn from their informative displays 

that describe the past and future of 

this inspirational project. Take a walk 

on the wild side and experience 

nature on its own terms. You 

can walk independently 

or enjoy the sights 

and sounds of this 

enchanting forest 

with one of our 

resident expert and 

friendly guides. 

Orokonui 

Ecosanctuary is the 

only native Cloud 

Forest in New Zealand 

where indigenous flora and 

fauna can live in the wild without 

threat from introduced pests. It is 

home to some of the world's most 

fascinating and rare forest wildlife. 

Enjoy one of Dunedin's most 

stunning views over Orokonui Valley 

to Blueskin Bay and the distant 

Silverpeaks. Call into the Horopito 

Cafe for coffee and cake or lunch 

and a glass of wine. The café, which 

BEERS & BREWS 

There will be a chance to get your 

hands a little dirty in the Emerson’s 

Workshop, our 1200L Pilot Brewery 

incorporated into the middle of our 

Taproom. The tour finishes with a 

delightful sensory experience 

sampling six of our most 

famous beers. 

If you can’t bear to 

tear yourself away, stay 

on, sit down and enjoy 

a fantastic meal in an 

atmosphere that won’t 

be easily forgotten. 

Before you leave there 

is an opportunity to 

purchase an Emerson’s brew 

from one of 12 taps located in 

our cellar door and take a little bit of 

Emerson’s with you. 

Emerson’s Brewery and Taproom is 

located at 70 Anzac Ave in Dunedin 

or visit www.emersons.co.nz. 

A FUTURE FOR THE PAST 

is dedicated to local and native 

produce, is proud of its speciality 

dishes, particularly its date scones, 

homemade soup, rewena bread 

and rabbit pie. 

Share the gift of nature by 

purchasing a membership, 

annual pass or walking 

tour vouchers. The 

Ecosanctuary gift 

shop offers a range 

of ocally sourced 

and environmentallyfriendly 

products. 

Visit www.orokonui.nz 

for upcoming events 

and school holiday 

programmes that offer 

a variety of hands-on and 

outdoor eduation programmes. 

The 'Kiwi Ranger' programme is 

very popular, enabling young 

enthusiasts to be part of Orokonui's 

brighter future and contribute to 

biodiversity conservation in their 

own neighbourhoods. Operating 

as charitable trust, all proceeds 

generated support ongoing 

conservation work at Orokonui. 

PIECE OF PARADISE 

Just 50m from the beach, Moeraki 

Village Holiday Park enjoys an idyllic 

setting close to the famous Moeraki 

Boulders and colonies of penguins 

and seals. Hosts Kristina and Robbie 

Mitchell welcome visitors from all 

over the world to their “piece of 

paradise” and provide a variety 

of accommodation to cater for all 

budgets. 

As well as 6 self contained motels, 

3 self contained tourist flats, 3 cabins 

and 30 tent/caravan or motor home 

sites, visitors will also appreciate 

modern well equipped communal 

kitchen and dining facilities, clean 

shower blocks and guest laundry, a 

TV lounge with Freeview TV, internet 

and wireless access, barbeques and 

children’s play equipment. 

Located on a curve of faultless 

beach, there’s ample opportunity 

for fishing and boating, deep sea 

charter fishing, while wonderful walks 

take you to Moeraki’s unique rock 

formations and wildlife including 

New Zealand’s rare Hoiho or yelloweyed 

penguin. 

The area is also historically 

significant and once boasted a 

Maori village and pa in addition to 

the pretty Kotahitanga Church and 

a lighthouse in continuous use since 

its establishment in 1878. 

Visitors to Moeraki can enjoy 

restaurant meals at the Moeraki 

Tavern or the award winning world 

class taste sensation of Fleur’s Place 

or the services and amenities of 

Oamaru just 20 minute's drive away. 

BrEWErY 

TOUr 

Moeraki Village 

Holiday Park 

• Moeraki Boulders 

• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony 

• Beautiful Views • Motel Units 

• Tourist Flats • Cabins 

• Caravan Sites • Tent Sites 

114 Haven Street, Moeraki, North Otago 

Phone/Fax 03 439-4759 

moerakivillageholidaypark@xtra.co.nz 

Brewery tours and tastings daily from 10am. 

Taproom & Restaurant 10am till late. 

70 Anzac Ave | Ph 03 477 1812 | www.emersons.co.nz

DUNEDIN NOVEMBER 2016 19 

POOLSIDE FROLICS 

HISTORIC POISE 

St Clair Pool is an outdoor hot salt 

water pool built on a beautiful site at 

the southern end of St Clair beach. Its 

wonderful location on the beachfront 

makes it a highly pleasurable 

swimming experience. 

It is particularly suitable 

for those who love 

swimming in salt 

water, but may not 

wish to venture into 

the brisk ocean 

water. The pool is 

heated to 28 degrees 

Celsius and is a mixture 

of salt and chlorinated 

water. 

With a paddling pool for 

toddlers, lane swimming, aqua 

jogging and a café, St Clair hot salt 

water pool is the ideal place to visit 

with your family this summer. St Clair 

Pool opens for the summer season 


DUNEDIN 

on 1 October 2016 and closes on 31 

March 2017. 

Moana Pool has more to offer 

than just swimming lanes. Bring the 

children to enjoy the fin and fabulous 

waterslides and the rocking 

wave pool, while you take 

a moment to relax in the 

hot spa. Exercise those 

holiday muscles in our 

fitness facilities and 

lane swimming or take 

part in the aqua fit 

classes. 

There are also party 

rooms and BBQ’s available 

to hire so you can make 

the most of the sun and festive 

holiday spirit. Enjoy stellar views over 

Dunedin from this delightful familyfriendly 

holiday activity spot! Centrally 

located minutes from the Octagon, 

Moana Pool has free parking. 

4 STAN WALKER NEW TAKEOVER TOUR DUNEDIN TOWN HALL 

6 THEOMIN ART COLLECTORS TOUR AT 3PM OLVESTON 

12 CRAFT BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL FORSYTH BARR 

12 ABBA SHOW MAYFAIR THEATRE 

24 NUTCRACKER SUITE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET REGENT THEATRE 

25 BIG CHRISTMAS CABARET GLENROY AUDITORIUM 

26 PIPES & DRUMS ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS DUNEDIN TOWN HALL 

27 FETE DUNEDIN TAIERI SHOWGROUNDS 

27 GREASE REGENT THEATRE 

A ‘must visit’ for lovers of arts and 

culture; Olveston offers a unique 

glimpse into the extraordinary 

lives of one of Dunedin prominent 

Edwardian families. 

Olveston was the home of 

businessman, collector and 

philanthropist David 

Theomin. Designed by 

the English architect, 

Sir Ernest George, 

Olveston was built 

with every modern 

convenience 

including central 

heating, a gas 

generator for electricity, 

a shower in each 

bathroom and heated towel 

rails, an internal telephone system 

and service lift. The house was 

also lavishly furnished with exotic 

artefacts, prized artworks, antiques, 

carpets, ceramics, statues and 

weaponry purchased from around 

the world. 

Olveston was inherited by the 

Theomin’s daughter Dorothy in 1933. 

Continuing the family tradition of 

philanthropy, Dorothy supported 

many of the artistic and community 

causes championed by her parents 

including Dunedin Public Art Gallery 

and the Plunket Society. 

Following Dorothy’s death in 1966, 

it was discovered that Olveston, 

complete with the original contents, 

was gifted to the people of Dunedin. 

Visiting Olveston is by guided 

tour only; guided tours reveal the 

extraordinary lives of the Theomin 

family and allow a glimpse of 

Dunedin’s rich business, 

artistic and social history 

from the mid-1800s until 

the 1960s. 

Set within a 1-acre 

‘Garden of National 

Significance’, at 42 

Royal Terrace, Olveston 

is within walking distance 

from the Octagon. 

Olveston is a time capsule, as 

little has changed inside the house 

since it was occupied as a family 

home. A feast for the eyes, a tour of 

Olveston is for those who appreciate 

(or aspire to) the finer things in life. 

Guided tours commence daily at 

9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 

2.45pm and 4pm. For details of 

other activities and events held at 

the house throughout the year, visit 

www.olveston.co.nz. 

Street parking around Olveston is 

limited, 2-hr visitor parking permits 

available from reception upon 

arrival, which can be used on P30 

and P90 parking areas. 


2 MRS BROWNZ BOYS (DINNER THEATRE) EDGAR CENTRE 

2 1 WEDDING & A FUNERAL (DINNER THEATRE) GLENFALLOCH 

3 NATIONAL SENIOR PETANQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS DUNEDIN CITY 

4 SANTA PARADE GEORGE STREET 

7 CHRISTMAS @ THE RACES WINGATUI 

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT OCTAGON 

FEBRUARY 2017 

11 THIEVES ALLEY MARKET DAY OCTAGON 

26 QUEST TOUR BASKETBALL OCTAGON 

MARCH 2017 

9-19 DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL VARIOUS VENUES 

▶VISIT WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS FOR THE FULL PROGRAMME 

ST CLAIR HOT SALT WATER POOL 

Come and swim at one of Dunedin’s favourite swimming pools this summer. 

Open hours: Monday to Friday 6am – 7pm | Saturday and Sunday 7am – 7pm. 

Season and multi visit passes and group bookings are available. 

MAKE MOANA POOL YOUR SUMMER DESTINATION 

Come and enjoy our great facilities: Wave pool – toddlers pool – rapid river – water 

slides – inflatables – diving boards – BBQ and rooms for hire. 

Make the most of your leisure time. 

Also open are St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool, Mosgiel and Port Chalmers Community Pools. 

THE ESPLANADE | ST CLAIR | DUNEDIN 

PH 03 455 6352 | WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/STCLAIRPOOL 

60 LITTLEBOURNE ROAD | DUNEDIN | PH 03 477 4000 

WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/MOANAPOOL 

A DEPARTMENT OF THE DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL

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DUNEDIN 

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum 

Pride of the South 

The school holidays are a chance 

to keep educating the kids and 

hitting the road and bringing the 

learning down south adds a level of 

adventure. 

Sometimes the kids don’t really 

know what they want to do in the 

holidays, whether it’s read, start a 

craft project or simply look at cool 

stuff. 

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is 

the perfect place for these sorts of 

days as children – and adults – can 

do any or all of these things in the 

beautifully restored and expanded 

buildings. 

The gallery spaces at Toitū have 

display cases filled with intriguing 

objects and there are plenty of 

opportunities to get hands on as 

well, whether it is trying on a turn 

of the century dress, climbing on 

the Roslyn tram or the Tiger Tea 

bus, playing classic 1980s Atari 

game Laser Hawk or chilling out 

and listening to some music. The 

interactive displays also include 

soundscapes and digital media that 

will engage curious minds. 

The beautiful Art Deco bus station 

area has a children’s area with craft 

materials and dress ups – as well as 

comfortable seats for the adults’ 

tired legs. The archives and research 

centre has a wealth of information 

Explore Dunedin’s 

stories at one of 

New Zealand’s most 

innovative museums 

for budding genealogists or 

historians and friendly staff who can 

help them get started. 

The Museum has helpfully placed 

restrooms and a café in the sunny 

and expansive Josephine Foyer 

with a variety of snacks and drinks 

on offer to replenish energy before 

heading off to explore the next 

corner of the museum. A shop is also 

on hand selling toys, games and 

novelties as well as custom designed 

jewellery, china and gifts. 

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a 

fun place to spend an hour or a day 

with something new always waiting 

to be discovered. 

VISIT AND EXPLORE THE ONLY 

AUTHENTIC SCHOLAR’S GARDEN 

IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE 

• Learn about the Dunedin Chinese 

Settlers in our alleyway exhibition. 

• Savour traditional tea and 

dumplings in the enchanting 

teahouse. 

• Create memories and dress up in 

traditional Chinese costume. 

• Spot the goldfish and be puzzled by 

the puzzles. 

Dunedin is home to Speight’s 

Brewery. Having recently been 

through a re-development, a visit 

to the Brewery will mean you get to 

experience the old and the new. 

The fully guided 90 minute 

tour lets you explore 

the historic working 

Brewery. You will see 

and touch some 

of the ingredients 

which goes into 

making Speight’s 

beers, and find out 

not only how Speight’s 

became a legend in the 

south but right around the 

country. Even if you are not a beer 

drinker, you’ll enjoy learning about 

the history of beer-making, hear some 

yarns from years gone by and how to 

make traditional wooden beer casks. 

Visitors will be taken around the 

old part of the Brewery learning 

about our brewing process before 

Located in the heart of Dunedin 

is the only traditional Chinese 

Scholar’s Garden in the southern 

hemisphere. 

The garden takes visitors on 

a journey through the 

city’s cultural history, 

heritage and tradition 

– giving recognition 

to the Chinese 

people who first 

came to Otago 

during the 1860s 

gold rush and stayed 

to establish some of 

Dunedin’s businesses. 

As a Garden of National 

Significance it has a distinct 

character being designed and 

built using authentic Chinese 

materials and crafted by a team 

of artisans form Dunedin’s sister city 

of Shanghai. The Garden features 

DUNEDIN'S 

discovering the recently developed 

new brew house. This is where the 

magic happens. Every tour finishes the 

way every brewery tour should – with 

the chance to taste and appreciate 

samples of Speight’s finest 

beers. In the Brewery bar 

not only will you learn 

more about what you 

are about to sample 

but we might even let 

you pour one behind 

the bar for yourself. 

After the tour make 

sure you have time to pop 

into the Speight’s Brewery 

shop where there genuine 

Speight’s gear is available for you 

and if you are a bit peckish at all pop 

on down to the original Speight’s Ale 

House situated within the Brewery 

buildings. 

They have great southern fare 

in generous portions and all of the 

Speight’s range fresh from the tap. 

chinese garden 

hand-made wooden buildings, 

tiles, bricks, lattice-work and handfinished 

granite paving stones. 

In a scholar’s garden, galleries 

connect to pavilions with the 

central building, usually a 

library or study and in 

Dunedin’s case the Tea 

House, dividing the 

garden into individual 

scenes or landscapes. 

Plants, trees, and 

rocks are all carefully 

composed into small 

perfect landscapes 

mimicking a traditional 

Chinese landscape painting. 

It is a tranquil place to bring 

children in the school holidays and 

with 16 varieties of tea for sale in the 

Tea House, parents can take some 

time out in the Tea House and enjoy 

traditional Chinese tea and treats. 

OPEN 7 DAYS | FREE ENTRY | FREE WIFI 

10am – 5pm 

31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 

P (03) 477 5052 

www.toituosm.com 

OPEN DAILY: 10am – 5pm 

ADMISSION: Adult $9 | Under 13 FREE 

ANNUAL PASS: $20 

03 477 3248 

Cnr Cumberland and Rattray Streets 

(beside Toitu – Otago Settlers Museum) 

www.dunedinchinesegarden.com 

DUNEDIN, THE HOME OF THE SPEIGHT'S BREWERY 

SPEIGHT’S BREWERY TOUR 

- 

p: +64 3 477 7697 | e: tours@speights.co.nz | w: speights.co.nz 

a: 200 Rattray Street, Dunedin 9016 

* An easy 5 minute walk from The Octagon


Four Star Comfort in Dunedin's Heart 

Dunedin’s Victoria Hotel is proud to 

announce the completion of their 

new wing of Four Star Superior rooms, 

located in the heart of the city. 

Directly across the road from 

Cadbury World, only five minute’s 

walk from the Octagon, the Mall 

and the Railway Station, the Victoria 

Hotel is the ideal choice for the family 

holiday or the business traveller. 

The Victoria Hotel has a 

complement 72 rooms ranging from 

Standard Rooms in the main block to 

Superior rooms, 2 Bedroom units and 

an Executive Suite in the new block, 

plus 2 restaurants; Well Manor and 

Nando’s. 

After a workout in the new guest 

gymnasium, you can relax and watch 

SKY TV on a massive 49” screen in 

absolute luxury on a Super King bed, 

in one of our Superior rooms, or make 

use of the free, unlimited wi-fi. 

The new Superior rooms are airconditioned, 

double-glazed and 

double-gibbed for maximum comfort 

and peace and quiet. 

The Victoria Hotel offers a warm 

welcome and a great stay on your 

next visit to Dunedin. 

Royal Albatross Centre 

Ever seen a giant albatross 

sharing your space? Explored 

a hidden fort? Visit Otago 

Peninsula for your only chance 

to see two unique award 

winning attractions; 

the world's only 

mainland 

albatross 

breeding 

colony and the 

world’s only 

fully restored 

1886 Armstrong 

Disappearing 

Gun. Both are iconic 

Dunedin experiences at 

Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. 

The Royal Albatross with its 

three metre wing span is sure to 

amaze. A tour from the Centre 

is the only way to get close-up 

views of these magnificent birds 

in their world famous breeding 

colony, so make certain you 

book ahead. 

Tours led by knowledgeable 

guides share insights into the 

albatross’ lifestyle, as the majestic 

birds court, nest and raise their 

chicks throughout the year. 

Spend time in the colony’s 

purpose-built observatory, 

watching the albatross in its 

natural habitat. 

Pukekura is also home to a 

wide range of other bird and 

marine life. Albatross, seals, 

cormorants and penguins have 

all colonised the headland, 

which boasts a rich cultural 

history. The headland has 

been a fortified site since 

the earliest Maori 

settlement of the 

region. On the Fort 

Taiaroa tour visitors 

explore the historic 

Victorian Fort and 

1886 Armstrong 

disappearing gun 

hidden beneath the 

albatross colony. 

Once you have enjoyed 

your Unique Taiaroa tour at the 

Royal Albatross Centre, you will 

really appreciate the historical 

and cultural significance of the 

Pukekura/Taiaroa Head area 

and will be in awe of the majestic 

Royal Albatross that calls the 

headland home. 

Make time for the superb 

Café and Souvenir Shop on-site. 

This great day out supports the 

Otago Peninsula Trust, a private 

charitable trust dedicated to 

conservation, education and 

sustainable tourism. Visit all the 

Trust’s attractions including 

the Royal Albatross Centre, 

Fletcher House and Glenfalloch 

Woodland Garden and 

Restaurant.

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DUNEDIN/PENINSULA 

Blue Penguins in Pukekura 

Cruising on the Otago Harbour 

You may not be able to soar like 

an albatross over Taiaroa Head, 

but a trip with Dunedin’s Monarch 

Cruises will get you close to the real 

thing! Enjoy the best that the Otago 

Peninsula and coast have to offer 

with this multi award-winning tourism 

company. 

Not only will you see the mighty 

Northern Royal Albatross and 

New Zealand fur seal colonies, 

but experienced guides will 

identify other species nesting and 

feeding there – wading birds, other 

albatrosses, petrels, maybe even 

penguins, sea-lions and dolphins. 

Join a short wildlife cruise if you 

are already out on the peninsula, 

or relax and take one of Monarch’s 

popular longer tour options from the 

city. These can include visits to the 

Unique hand made ceramic hens are prize 

winners with universal appeal and magic. 

Catch one 

at Portobello! 

www.happyhens.co.nz 

ph: 03 478 0111 

Albatross Centre, Larnach Castle 

and Penguin Place. 

You can also take a new 

Sundowner Package from mid 

afternoon – including wildlife cruise, 

albatross tour, dinner at Albatross 

Café and viewing Little Blue 

Penguins coming ashore after dark 

before being taken back to the city. 

Complimentary transfers and 

refreshments are included for 

half day and full day options, 

while interactive commentaries, 

complimentary jackets and 

binoculars are also provided. 

For further information phone 0800 

666 272, visit Monarch Cruises at 

20 Fryatt St Dunedin and at Wellers 

Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula 

or contact monarch@wildlife.co.nz 

or visit www.wildlife.co.nz 

Discover Korora 

The Little Blue Penguin, the world’s 

smallest penguin, in its natural habitat 

on the Otago Peninsula. 

Bookings can be made at the Royal 

Albatross Centre or online. 

Open 7 Days | Bookings Recommended 

Tours Begin at Sunset 

027 273 6484 

bluepenguins.co.nz 

Everyone loves penguins! Discover 

Korora, Little Blue Penguins, the 

world’s smallest penguins in their 

natural habitat on the picturesque 

Otago Peninsula. See them 

scurry home to their cliff 

side burrows at the 

end of the day. 

Great viewing is 

enjoyed when 

you visit 

the colony 

of shy, 

but noisy, 

little blue 

penguins 

in their own 

world at Pilots 

Beach. 

A purpose built 

observation platform 

and boardwalk at the 

beach provide the most natural 

way to view the little penguins 

without disturbing them. Visiting 

the penguins is a delightful mustdo 

attraction when in Dunedin, the 

wildlife capital of New Zealand. 

Blue Penguins Pukekura is 

operated as a conservation 

kaitiakitanga partnership between 

the Royal Albatross Centre, the 

Otago Peninsula Trust and the 

Happy Hens have become 

distinctive Dunedin icons since 

Yvonne Sutherland made her first 

appealing designs in 1984 and 

showcased them internationally at 

Dunedin’s sister city in Japan. 

Visitors to the studio at Portobello 

can see the creative process with the 

hand painting of each hen. Most of 

the designs represent different breeds 

of hens, which are stylized to fit the 

characteristic Happy Hen shape. 

Happy Hens are the collectables of 

today and the antiques of tomorrow. 

For those passionate about these 

unique hand made which exude their 

own personalities there is a Happy 

Happy Hens 

Pukekura Trust. 

The increased financial support 

from visitors to the area has 

provided the penguin population 

with the chance to flourish thanks 

to the increased level of 

predator control and 

the construction of 

nest-boxes required 

to successfully 

raise their young 

free from harm. 

Penguin 

numbers have 

dramatically 

increased 

to over 200 

breeding pairs 

thanks to the hard 

work of all of the 

stakeholders involved in 

the Blue Penguins Pukekura 

project. 

Tours begin every evening at 

dusk from the Royal Albatross 

Centre and last for approximately 

75 minutes. 

There is a souvenir shop and 

café on site. Reservations are 

recommended as the tour fills fast. 

Please visit www.bluepenguins. 

co.nz for further information. 

Hens Collectors Club. 

There are many repeat visitors 

and some families are now third 

generation collectors. “We even 

created a special red and black 

hen following the Christchurch 

earthquake and many Christchurch 

residents asked for replacements 

after their breakages, saying they 

couldn’t live without their Happy 

Hens! 

A variety of Happy Hen products 

including tableware, kitchen linen 

and greeting cards are available 

at the Portobello premises, or 

alternatively can be purchased 

online. For further information visit 

www.happyhens.co.nz 

Your only chance to see ... 

... the world’s only mainland breeding colony of 

Royal Albatross. Located on the Otago Peninsula, only a 

short drive from Dunedin. 

Guided tours, cafe and souvenir shop 

Bookings freephone 

0800 528 767 

www.albatross.org.nz

DUNEDIN/PENINSULA NOVEMBER 2016 23 

Larnach Castle is undoubtedly one of 

New Zealand’s fi nest historic homes. 

Not only is it a testament to the wealth 

of its builder, but to the current owners 

who have restored and revitalised it 

for the benefi t of visitors from all over 

the world. 

William Larnach was a merchant, 

Baron and politician when he built 

the castle in 1871 for his wife Eliza. The 

fi nest materials were imported to befi t 

the opulent grandeur he envisaged; 

Italian marble, Venetian glass and tiles 

from England. The 3000 square foot 

ballroom is still used for weddings and 

balls and the castle boasts the only 

Georgian hanging staircase in the 

Southern Hemisphere. 

Part of the romance and intrigue of 

the castle today is the tragic history of 

its owner. Larnach shot himself after 

a scandal involving his wife and the 

building was subsequently used as 

a mental hospital and later to billet 

troops. 

Years of neglect fi nally came 

to an end when the Barker family 

purchased it in 1967 and painstakingly 

restored and developed it to its 

present condition. As well as its 

magnifi cent Victorian interior, 

resplendent with architectural 

details, elaborate fi ttings and antique 

furniture, 35 acres of garden 

have been re-developed 

by Margaret Barker 

into “Garden of 

International 

Signifi cance” 

status. 

The native 

plant trail is 

a beautifully 

illustrated 

walk through 

the castle 

grounds among 

rare and iconic 

native plants in 

rock gardens, a south 

seas garden and a rain 

forest. Children also enjoy 

a special guide to Larnach Castle. 

The illustrated brochure contains 

interesting facts about castles, 

Victorian times, the family’s history 

and a children’s tour of the grounds. 

Larnach Castle offers guests three 

different styles of accommodation; 

Camp Estate - country house 

accommodation positioned 500 

metres from the front gate of the 

Castle, offering luxurious decor 

and total privacy; Larnach Lodge, 

features colonial style in the grounds 

of the castle and has 12 bedrooms 

with private facilities for guests; while 

Castle Stable Stay is the perfect 

choice for budget conscience 

travellers. 

All house guests may dine in the 

elegantly restored castle dining room 

and enjoy the unparalled atmosphere 

of New Zealand’s only genuine castle. 

Superbly located on the Otago 

Peninsula, Larnach Castle 

captures the romance 

and history of the past. 

Also on the property 

is a café, petanque 

pit and a gift shop 

for castle themed 

mementoes to 

take home. 

2017 is a year 

of celebration. 

On 3rd March 

2017, Larnach 

Castle will 

celebrate 50 

years of ownership 

by the Barker family 

with a range of events 

during the year to highlight 

the 50th anniversary. Opening on 

3rd March, the main event is a yearlong 

exhibition of the last 50 years of 

photographs and videos recording 

the “highs and lows” and the many 

achievements of this time. 

Other events include a staff reunion 

to be held in September 2017. “We 

will be looking for stories and photos 

from ex staff and (guests) to put on 

our web site. We will also be hosting 

a Garden Debate in October 2017 

chaired by Tony Murrell - details to 

be confi rmed” says Deborah Prive, 

Marketing and PR Manager of 

Larnach Castle. 

EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE 

and bookings throughout New Zealand 

NEW ZEALAND’S OFFICIAL VISITOR INFORMATION NETWORK 

i-SITE Visitor Centre 

50 The Octagon 

PHONE 03 474 3300 

EMAIL visitor.centre@dcc.govt.nz 

WEBSITE www.isitedunedin.co.nz 

Email: info@larnachcastle.co.nz 

www.larnachcastle.co.nz

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DUNEDIN 

Holiday Oasis at Aaron Lodge 

This Top 10 Holiday Park in 

Dunedin is located in a residential 

neighbourhood within easy reach 

of the CBD. Offering a garden 

setting and discreet Kaikorai Valley 

hideaway, Aaron Lodge is a 

traveller’s oasis for anyone 

visiting Dunedin. 

A range of 

accommodation 

options is available 

from tent sites, powered 

sites for caravans and 

motorhomes, comfortable 

cabins, self contained tourist 

fl ats and spacious 4 star motel units 

for those who enjoy their creature 

comforts. 

The well maintained grounds also 

feature a stream and walkway, 

Garden Motel in Dunedin offers 

clean, comfortable and affordable 

accommodation close to the 

university, hospital and city centre 

and is also one of the few petfriendly 

motels in Dunedin. 

With 16 units ranging from cosy 

studios to one or two bedroom 

units including 3 wheelchair access 

unit, Garden Motel can welcome 

couples, family groups, sports teams 

and business guests. 

“We are passionate about our 

family and our business, enjoy 

GARDEN MOTEL 

barbeque, swimming pool, spa, 

playground, park golf and a 

petanque piste. In addition there 

is TV lounge, under 5 playroom, 

internet facilities and a reading 

room. As well as toilet, 

shower, family bathroom 

and laundry facilities, 

additional services 

include a car wash, 

dump station and, 

convenient grey water 

disposal. 

On site management 

ensures a quiet well run holiday 

park and a reservations system for 

all local attractions, activities, tours 

and events. Local shops, medical 

centre, restaurants and bus routes 

are right outside the gate! 

meeting people from all walks of 

life and ensuring they have a great 

stay in Dunedin” say hosts John and 

Coral Sheppard. 

Proudy a 3 plus star property each 

unit is well appointed with ensuite 

bathrooms, kitchen facilities, Sky 

TV and free wifi . Guest comfort is a 

high priority and at Garden Motel 

they experience a warm friendly 

environment with recommendations 

on local activities and attractions 

too. For further information visit www. 

gardenmotel.co.nz. 

Dunedin's Tastiest Tourist Attraction 

The Cadbury World Experience is 

a chocolate lover’s dream that 

will ignite the senses and bring the 

magic of chocolate to life. 

On the one-hour guided 

experience visitors learn the history 

of Cadbury and hear about the 

chocolate making process in the 

Sensory Lab, including tastings 

of the various elements of the 

chocolate making process! 

You will then see a chocolate 

tempering demonstration and 

discover some of Cadbury’s 

favourite essences. Then you will 

be able to create a chocolate 

creation taster of your own with 

their liquid chocolate train with 

your choice of Milk, Dark and White 

chocolate. 

The tour concludes with the 

unique “chocolate fall” and then it’s 

on to the Cadbury World retail shop, 

where there is a mouth watering 

range of Cadbury products and 

unique branded merchandise items. 

Cadbury World also opened 

a café in 2014 with a selection 

of savoury and sweet options 

available, including a range of 

Specialty Hot chocolates - where 

better to get a hot chocolate from 

than a chocolate factory! 

The café is open to the public as 

well as those doing a tour, but with 

your tour ticket a 10% discount is 

offered on your café purchases. 

Choc-a-block with fun, Cadbury 

World Tour and Cafe is a must do 

while in Dunedin!! 

Cadbury World is open 7 days 

a week. Bookings are highly 

recommended, so book now at 

www.cadburyworld.co.nz 

“The Pet Friendly Motel” 

• 16 units, cosy studio to 

spacious 2 bedroom units 

• Pet friendly - ask us how 

• Sky TV 

• Complementary refreshments 

replenished daily 

• Wireless internet & continental 

breakfast available on request 

Ph: 0508 Garden or 03 477 8251 

Fax: 03 477 9803 

info@gardenmotel.co.nz 

www.gardenmotel.co.nz 

Enjoy Dunedin with us 

Aaron Lodge TOP 10 

• Heated Swimming Pool 

• Pentanque Court 

• Playground 

• Barbeques 

• Activities Booking Service 

• Reading Room 

• TV Lounge 

• Spa Pool 

• Mini ‘Park Golf’ Course 

• Under 5’s Playroom 

• Picnic Tables 

• Games Tables 

• Internet Station 

• Laundry 

www.aaronlodgetop10.co.nz


Dunedin's Fortune Theatre 

Dunedin's City Sights 

Long rumored to be one of 

Dunedin’s most haunted buildings, 

the Fortune Theatre situated in 

the heart of the city, has been 

host to a fair share of supposed 

paranormal activity in its long 

history. The site on the corner of 

Stuart Street and Moray Place is 

occupied by a stunning Gothicstyle 

church; established in 1869, 

the Trinity Methodist church cuts an 

imposing figure over the Octagon - 

who knows what secrets lie within its 

storied walls... 

Home to the Fortune Theatre 

since 1978, there have been 

dozens of reports of mysterious 

shadows in the wings, strange figures 

backstage and phantom patrons 

in the audience. This November 

those phantoms will finally get their 

moment in the limelight during the 

spooky, festive farce: The Mystery 

of Irma Vep! All number of ghosts, 

vampires, werewolves and even 

a mummy will be flying across the 

stage in this madcap comedy, with 

a whole host of characters brought 

to life by actors Colin Spicer and 

Stephen Butterworth. 

The Mystery of Irma Vep promises 

to be more hilarious than horror, 

and is a great way to celebrate 

the silly season with your nearest 

and dearest. With a bar on site, 

dining options galore and plenty 

of accommodation right on our 

doorstep, why not make a night of 

it and join us for The Mystery of Irma 

Vep! Running from November 12 – 

December 10. 

For more information or to book, 

visit www.fortunetheatre.co.nz or 

call (03) 477 8323. 

Dunedin was founded over 150 

years ago on the toil of whalers, 

settlers and gold miners. Many 

of its early origins remain and the 

city is recognised as one of the 

best preserved sites of Victorian 

and Edwardian architecture in the 

Southern Hemisphere. 

Wonderful examples include 

Olveston House and the 

casino while Dunedin’s 

Edwardian Railway 

Station with its 

mosaic floors and 

magnificent 

stained glass 

windows is one 

of the most 

photographed 

buildings in 

the country. It’s 

also the start of 

the spectacular 

Taieri Gorge 

Railway journey to 

Middlemarch. 

Nearby the First Church, 

built in 1873, overlooks the Octagon, 

a tree-lined 8 sided centre-piece 

that forms the hub of the city and is 

presided over by a statue of Scots 

poet Robbie Burns. 

Many local residents have Scottish 

ancestry and proudly encourage the 

heritage of Dunedin to flourish with 

numerous pipe bands, the wearing of 

the tartan and the development of 

the city’s own whisky 45 South. Other 

local industries have also become 

visitor attractions including Cadbury’s 

chocolate factory and the Speights 

Brewery which both offer regular tours 

and tastings. 

The University of Otago founded in 

1869 was New Zealand’s first tertiary 

institution and welcomes students 

from around the world. Nearby, 

the Forsyth Barr stadium 

provides a year-round 

covered stadium 

for sporting events 

and concerts. 

The arts 

flourish in 

Dunedin 

which has its 

own Sinfonia 

Orchestra, 

professional 

Fortune Theatre, 

Otago and Toitu 

Settler Museums, plus 

numerous galleries and 

cultural events. Beyond the 

beautifully laid out Botanic Gardens, 

Baldwin St rises impressively almost 

200m to claim being the world’s 

steepest street! 

Dunedin maybe the smallest of 

our major cities, but it has character, 

charm, history, heritage and an 

impressive variety of attractions and 

activities around its streets, hills and 

harbour. 

Kingsgate – The Ideal Location 

Dunedin’s Kingsgate Hotel is right in 

the heart of the city, providing the 

ideal location for guests whether 

they are visiting for business or 

leisure. 

The central business district is right 

on your doorstep and you are within 

easy strolling distance of some of 

Dunedin’s best local attractions 

including the Speights Brewery and 

Cadbury Chocolate Factory. 

The University of Otago is within 

fifteen minutes’ walk, while Moana 

Pool and Fitness Centre is a five 

minute “warm up” walk up the 

hill! Even the beach is a mere ten 

minutes away by car! 

With 55 sunny, north facing, 

well-appointed guest rooms, 

the Kingsgate offers comfort, 

convenience and a warm welcome 

at any time of the year. 

BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER 

- Centrally located in the heart of the city 

- Warm and welcoming team 

- Family friendly 

www.millenniumhotels.com 

KINGSGATE HOTEL DUNEDIN 

10 Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand 

T +64 3 477 6784 E kingsgate.dunedin@millenniumhotels.co.nz 

A MILLENNIUM HOTEL

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ALEXANDRA 

A Warm Alexandra Welcome 

Situated in the heart of Central 

Otago, a warm welcome awaits 

visitors to the Alexandra Holiday Park 

at any time of the year. 

A varied selection of 

accommodation to suit 

all budgets comprises 

eight self-contained 

(motel style) 

units from studio 

for two to Matti 

accommodating 

up to 16, plus two 

and four berth 

standard cabins and 

300 powered sites for 

camper vans, caravans 

and tents. The complex caters 

for larger groups up to 29. 

Clean and comfortable facilities 

are complemented by a TV room, 

Start your Adventure Here! 

We can provide you with the best experience possible. 

Whether it’s a trip on the Otago Central Rail Trail, Clutha 

Gold and Roxburgh Gorge Trails or one of our Single Track 

Mountain Bike Adventures, we will take care of all of the 

organising so you can enjoy genuine southern hospitality and 

the best cycling holiday possible. 

We cater for independent travellers, families, groups and 

corporates and are happy to discuss your individual requests. 

Altitude Adventures Ltd 

88 Centennial Ave, Alexandra 9320 

Ph/fax: 03 448 8917, A/H: Phil 021 456 918 

Email: info@altitudebikes 

www.altitudebikes.co.nz 

Central Otago 

internet access, play area, laundry 

and even an ablution block that’s 

centrally heated in winter. 

Located near the Otago Rail 

Trail, Aquatic Centre, horse 

riding and golf course, 

Alexandra Holiday 

Park is also an ideal 

base to enjoy 

fishing, walking, 

mountain biking, 

4WD off roading, 

skating and curling 

in winter, as well 

as the renowned 

vineyards, wineries, 

cafes and restaurants 

of the district. Phone 03 448 

8297, email info@ahp.nz or visit www. 

alexandraholidaypark.com for further 

information. 

Art and wine in Alexandra 

Alexandra boasts some of the most 

inspiring scenery in the region and 

with a multitude of walking tracks 

visitors have the opportunity to 

experience these views at their own 

leisure. Scramble up the path to 

Alexandra’s iconic clock on the hill or 

walk across the famous Shaky Bridge. 

Discover intrepid tracks down the 

Roxburgh Gorge past remains of old 

Chinese gold mining sites or take our 

heritage walk through the centre of 

town. Follow a length of the Central 

Otago rail trail or stroll through bush 

covered tracks beside the river- the 

choices are unlimited and most are 

suited to all ages and levels of fitness. 

The Alexandra Basin is renowned 

for producing some of the most 

prestigious wines in the world. 

Extreme climatic conditions and 

mineral rich soils shape the distinctive 

flavours of our Pinot Noir. Sample 

local favourites in one of our many 

restaurants, bars and cafes, and keep 

an eye out for the Great Central 

Otago Craft Beer Festival celebrating 

the growing craft beer industry in 

Alexandra, a natural complement to 

our fine wines. 

Painters, sculptors, writers, jewellers, 

filmmakers and photographers... 

Alexandra is home to a thriving arts 

community many of whom draw 

inspiration from the distinctive aspects 

of the regions landscape. Visit the 

Central Stories Art Gallery and 

Museum where local exhibitions are 

held regularly or discover boutique 

galleries just a short drive from town. 

Tour the Central Otago Arts trail and 

visit artists at work in their studios. 

w w w.alexandra.co . n z 

Great Beers 

Great times 

Craft Beer Festival 

Saturday 4th Feb, 2017 

Pioneer Park, Alexandra, Central Otago 3-9pm 


5 SHOW ME SHORTS INT FILM FEST ALEXANDRA 

11-13 SPRING RETREAT LOOKOUT LODGE LAKE HAWEA 

12-13 HIGHLANDS 101 MOTORSPORT SERIES 

18-20 GOLD N NOTES HOEDOWN CROMWELL RACECOURSE 

26 GUT-BUSTER MTB RIDE BANNOCKBURN/GARSTON 

27 GALLOP SOUTH CHRISTMAS RACES WWW.GALLOPSOUTH.CO.NZ 


3 CROMWELL FESTIVE FETE CROMWELL RACECOURSE 

30 MTB CLASSIC RIDE CROMWELL-BANNOCKBURN 

JANUARY 2017 

2 TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON LAKE DUNSTAN BOAT CLUB 

2 WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL OLD CROMWELL TOWN 

2-3 INTERISLANDER SUMMER FEST RACE DAY OMKAU 

4 INTERISLANDER SUMMER FEST RACE DAY ROXBURGH 

8 LAKE DUNSTAN CYCLE CHALLENGE 

14 RIVER RANGE MUSIC FEST 2017 CROMWELL RACECOURSE 

21 CLASSIC CAR & HOT ROD SHOW CROMWELL 

21 GIBBSTON VALLEY SUMMER CONCERTS GIBBSTON VALLEY 

21-22 LEGENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT CROMWELL GOLF COURSE 

27-29 FESTIVAL OF SPEED HIGHLANDS MOTORSPORT PARK 

28-3 BIKE WEEK AT BANNOCKBURN (MOTORCYCLING) 

FEBRUARY 2017 

CENTRAL OTAGO 

3-6 LAUDER UKELELE FESTIVAL MANUHERIKIA VALLEY 

4 CRAFT BEER WINE & FOOD FEST ALEXANDRA 

Adventures by Bike 

Altitude Bikes is an Alexandra-based 

mountain bike company offering 

single and multi-day journeys through 

Central Otago. Various routes and 

rides through the region’s scenic 

and historic heart have 

been developed to suit 

a range of ages and 

abilities. 

Providing 

custom-designed 

experiences from 

novice to fearless, 

Highlands Motorsport 

Park offers a selection 

of guided day trips where 

Central Otago becomes 

“bike accessible” for families and 

mixed ability groups. As well as the 

range of comfortable bikes, Altitude 

Bikes can also supply panniers, baby 

trailers, tow-behinds and a coaching 

service. 

The nearby Otago Rail Trail has 

ALEXANDRA 

HOLIDAY PARK 

44 Manuherikia Rd, Alexandra 

Ph: (03) 448 8297 

info@ahp.nz www.ahp.nz 

become a year-round lure for New 

Zealanders and travelers from all 

over the world and Altitude Bikes 

offer several options including 

self guided three or four day 

packages or day trips 

to the spectacular 

Poolburn Gorge 

section of the trail. 

Alexandra is also 

surrounded by MTB 

trails incorporating 

“flowing single 

tracks, pedal 

pumping ascents, 

brake-burning down 

hills and un-spoilt alpine 

landscapes.” For those who 

prefer a “go as you please” trip, 

Altitude Bikes can help you plan and 

organize your own free ride. 

For further information contact Phil 

Altitude Bikes on 03 448 8917 or visit 

www.altitudeabikes.co.nz. 

Close to 4WD Tracks, Rail Trail, Aqua Centre, Golf Courses, 

Bike & Walking Tracks, Wine Trails, Curling, Fantastic Fishing, 

Approx 1 hour drive to Wanaka, Queenstown, Naseby, Ranfurly. 

“Great for a getaway in sunny Central Otago”

CLYDE NOVEMBER 2016 27 

Explore Central Otago by Bike 

Scenic, historic and peppered with 

some of our best vineyards, Central 

Otago has become a mecca for 

cyclists of all ages. There’s no better 

way to explore the district, than to 

team up with Bike It Now! Based in the 

historic town of Clyde and centrally 

located for people to ride all of the 

region’s trails, Bike It Now! is 

owned and operated by 

Duncan, Fletch and 

Lisa, all residents of 

Clyde. 

Bike It Now! 

offers top quality 

cycle hire, full 

day (One Day 

Wonders!) 

and multi day 

tours which 

accommodate 

riders of all 

abilities. Their 

fl eet comprises 

29 and 27.5 inch 

Avanti and Scott 

bikes with features 

such as ergonomic grips, 

hydraulic disc brakes, puncture 

resistant tyres, drop down panniers, 

high spec componentry and….. yes, 

plush padded seats too! 

Bike It Now! has the latest Avanti 

Discovery 3 bikes for those who prefer 

a more upright riding style, while 

their fl eet of Scott E-bikes provides 

increased power via E Technology 

supplied by Bosch if your own pedal 

power is not quite enough! 

As E-bike specialists with both rental 

and purchase options, Bike It Now’s 

Kathryn Fletcher says “E-bikes allow 

older visitors to now explore the many 

trails of Central Otago, let social 

groups of varying experience and 

ability to ride together and encourage 

healthy outdoor activity among 

people of all ages.” 

The company also has a selection 

of kids’ bikes, seats, tandems and 

“tow- behinds” so that families can get 

on their bikes too. Bike It Now! is also 

an Avanti, Scott and Trek authorised 

dealer, selling a wide range of bikes 

and accessories required by cyclists – 

this is complemented by a full 

maintenance workshop. 

The company 

operates 7 days 

a week and is 

only closed on 

Christmas Day 

and New Years 

Day. 

Some of 

the region’s 

most popular 

trails include: 

Wedderburn 

- this 2 day 

delight via 

Poolburn Gorge 

includes transport 

to Wedderburn and 

overnight stay in Lauder. 

Otago Central Rail Trail 

(152km), the original great ride that 

you can do one of our “One Day 

Wonders” or two day “Fantastic Rides” 

if on a time limit, otherwise 3 – 5 days is 

the way to go! 

Clutha Gold Trail 73km from 

Roxburgh Dam to Lawrence follows 

the mighty Clutha River. 

Roxburgh Gorge Trail (34km) is a 

premier one day recreational cycle 

trail that can join the Clutha Gold Trail 

to make a 3 day ride between Clyde 

and Lawrence. 

Other New Zealand cycle trails can 

be booked by arrangement With Bike 

It Now! For further information and 

“on your bike” inspiration visit www. 

bikeitnow.co.nz 

Creature Comforts in Clyde 

No matter what the season, you’ll 

find a warm welcome at the Antique 

Lodge Motel where hosts Heidi and 

Gunther Birgel provide many creature 

comforts for their guests including 

long term parking and bike storage 

for those doing the popular Central 

Otago Rail Trail. 

The motel dates from the 1970’s 

and offers affordable self-catering 

accommodation ranging from 

superior to standard and family to 

single bedroom units. 

All units have fully equipped 

kitchens, flat screen TV, Sky, free Wifi 

and there are large central heating 

convectors for cosy warmth in winter. 

In summer, the free gas barbeque 

is a popular amenity after a day of 

cycling, sightseeing or wine tasting! T 

he Antique Lodge Motel is just a 

short stroll from Clyde’s impressive 

historic precinct where delightful 

cafés, restaurants and shops are 

housed in many of the town’s 

heritage buildings. 

River boat to the past 

Clutha River Cruises will guide and 

glide you effortlessly into Central 

Otago’s gold mining past! Their 

beautifully appointed pontoon cruise 

boat departs from Alexandra boat 

ramp and drifts safely downstream as 

the skipper imparts tales of the area’s 

goldrush history. 

Along the way you will view 

authentic miners’ huts built of local 

schist stone and surviving gold mining 

relics. The heritage cruise ventures 

through the Roxburgh Gorge to 

perfectly preserved gold mines at 

the curiously named Doctor’s Point 

and Butcher’s Pont which date from 

the 1860’s. 

Explore Central Otago 

• Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail (Jet Boat Transfers) 

• Heritage Cruises into Central Otago’s Golden Past 

• View: European and Chinese Gold Miners Huts 

• Tour: 1860’s Gold Mine 

Phone: 0220 683 302 

E-mail: info@clutharivercruises.co.nz 

www.clutharivercruises.co.nz 

Clutha River Cruises offers a unique 

opportunity to discover the isolated 

reaches of the Clutha River and see 

rare examples of both European 

and Chinese gold mining methods. 

Amid the spectacular Central Otago 

scenery you will also enjoy morning 

or afternoon tea picnic on the 

riverbank at Doctor’s Point. 

The company is the only licensed 

operator providing fully guided and 

catered tours on Lake Roxburgh and 

Lake Dunstan and also operates a jet 

boat tour and boat transfers to the 

increasingly popular Roxburgh Gorge 

Cycle trail. For further information visit 

www.clutharivercruises.co.nz 

• 7 self-contained 1 & 2-bedroom units 

• Short stroll to Clyde’s eateries 

in historic precinct 

• Continental breakfast buffet 

in Schist stable (Oct-Apr) 

• FREE WIFI, car & bike storage on-site 

56 Sunderland Street | Clyde | Central Otago 

Ph: 03 4492709 | 0800 99 22 66 

www.antiquelodgemotel.co.nz 

Your all seasons 

holiday stay! 

bike it now! 

“Awesome service and guidance, going above and beyond” 

Charlotte A 

“Great holiday thanks to Bike it Now” 

Barry 

“HASSLE FREE AND QUALITY E-BIKES” 

Pamela J 

• Top quality bike hire 

including E-bike specialists 

• Bike retail 

• Bike tours 

• Itinerary planning 

• Transport; including door to door 

from Queenstown 

• Otago Central Rail Trail 

• Roxburgh Gorge Trail 

• Clutha Gold Trail 

• Half-day to multi-day rides 

• www.bikeitnow.co.nz 

• 0800 Bikenow (245366) 

• 25 Holloway St, Historic Clyde 

• Facebook/bikeitnow

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CROMWELL 

Cromwell's Majesty 

The arrival on Cromwell’s back doorstep of a world-class motorsport venue has 

been one factor accelerating the town’s recent growth spurt. 

International demand for 

our fine wines and stone 

fruit has been another. 

But it’s not all Pinot and 

Porsches… Cromwell 

remains a laidback, 

friendly place where 

you’re lucky if you see 

a single other person on 

your morning cycle along 

the lakefront. 

It’s a sporty town, blessed 

with a range of facilities 

superior to most of its 

much larger neighbours. 

The service town for the 

construction of the Clyde 

Dam, Cromwell took a 

while to shake off its hydrotown 

past. Among the 

bonuses was a fantastic 

swim centre, boating 

facilities and about 22ha 

of urban greenways where 

the trees, now 26 years old, 

are large and gracious. Over more 

recent years the community has 

rallied to develop a unique bike park, 

a water hockey turf, and re-vamped 

golf course. 

Lake Dunstan itself is now coming 

into its own as plantings mature thus 

allowing manmade features a more 

natural appearance. Cycle-ways 

meander around the lakeshore 

but also take to the surrounding 

mountainsides for those seeking more 

challenge. Every summer a series of 

events are hosted here, attracting 

hundreds of participants keen to 

‘bust a gut’ through the rugged 

Nevis Valley, cycle around the lake 

or complete a halfmarathon. 

At quirky Bannockburn, 

an historic gold mining 

village, walking and 

biking trails wind through 

ancient workings, past 

huts and tunnels that 

illustrate the often 

tragic tales of the early 

miners. Art galleries and 

well-known wineries 

are plentiful here and 

few go home without 

discovering a new 

favourite tipple. 

Cromwell is centrally 

located, with an everexpanding 

range of 

activities. There is the 

Heritage Precinct, 

helicopter scenic flights 

with snow landings, 

exciting jet boat rides or 

horse trekking at Bendigo 

Station, the home of Shrek the sheep. 

Plan your Cromwell holiday at 

www.cromwell.org.nz and join us 

on facebook at Cromwell, Central 

Otago. 

ANDERSON 

PARK MOTEL 

--- Cromwell, New Zealand --- 

An Ideal Base to Explore Central Otago From 

9 Gair Avenue, Cromwell 

0800 220 550 | 03 445 1523 

andersonpark@xtra.co.nz 

www.andersonparkmotel.co.nz 

Your hosts: Bruce & Gill Allan 

• BBQ Area 

• Playground 

• Guest Laundry 

• Spacious Grounds 

• Free Wifi and SKY TV 

• Pet Friendly 

Objects Of Art Ltd 

Specialising in custom made 

jewellery and art objects from 

new and recycled materials 

71 Melmore Tce 

Unit 4A Cromwell Historic Precinct 

03 445 3094 | sales@objects-of-art.co.nz 

Join us on Facebook 

www.facebook.com/objects.of.art 

Cromwell Town and Country Club 

This purpose-built venue on the 

shores of Lake Dunstan provides 

a relaxed friendly atmosphere for 

members and guests to 

enjoy great company 

and great facilities. 

Play pool or darts, 

try your luck on 

the pokies, share 

the excitement of 

sports events on a 

big screen and enjoy 

outstanding lake views 

while you meet, greet and 

relax with the locals. 

Printers Bay at the Club restaurant, 

where home cooked, light and 

main meals are excellent value for 

money. 

Kids are well catered for also, 

with our small kids room, large 

blackboard and outside 

playground. All the 

favourites on our kids 

menu also 

Cromwell Town and 

Country Club always 

welcomes members 

from affiliated clubs 

throughout New Zealand. 

So don’t be a stranger next 

time you are in Cromwell, drop in 

and enjoy all the benefits of feeling 

you belong. 

On Holiday in Cromwell? 

Are you a Club Member? 

CROMWELL 

ASURE Central Gold Motel 

Relax, unwind and enjoy the luxury and comfort of 

ASURE Central Gold Motel, Cromwell 

The Cromwell Town & Country Club offers a 

relaxed and comfortable environment with great 

friendly Central Otago Hospitality and a Million 

Dollar view of the Kawarau Arm of Lake Dunstan 

Cromwell Town & Country Club 

Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 

Ph: 03 445 1169 

E: cromwelltc@xtra.co.nz 

www.cromwelltownandcountryclub.co.nz 

Your Hosts Gaylene and Craig welcome you 

• 11 spacious units - 10 ground floor and 1 first floor 

• Less than 2 minutes from shopping centre 

• Free Guest laundry and BBQ 

• The perfect base for exploring the area 

24 Barry Ave, Cromwell, New Zealand 

PH - 03 445 4700 www.centralgoldmotel.co.nz 

info@centralgoldmotel.co.nz

CROMWELL NOVEMBER 2016 29 

Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct 

One of Central Otago’s 

best kept secrets, the 

Cromwell Heritage Precinct 

is tucked away on the 

shores of Lake Dunstan, 

at the confluence of the 

Kawarau and Clutha arms 

of the lake. 

From an idea in the mid eighties the 

historic village has been developed 

by volunteers over the years. Some 

buildings have been re-built from 

stone from the original buildings while 

others are a faithful re-creation built to 

modern building code. It is not only 

a delightful and free visitor attraction 

with historical displays and charming 

buildings, but also a hub for artists and 

craftspeople. 

The schist stone cottages and shops 

are tenanted by a quality-focused 

arts collective, international-standard 

printmaker, renowned goldsmith, 

highly original wire sculptor and a 

plant expert and maker of herbal 

creams and perfumes. There is also a 

charming second-hand book store, 

unique gift outlets and two great 

cafes. 

The historic displays tell the story 

of the incredible 1860s gold rush 

when sparsely populated Central 

Otago was suddenly inundated with 

thousands of hopeful prospectors. 

Children love the talking ‘locals’ 

who tell the yarns, life-size horses and 

secret alleyways, as well as the ducks, 

fishing wharf and picnic areas. 

Named in 2014 as one of New 

Zealand’s best ‘hidden gems’ by AA 

Directions Magazine, the precinct 

is gradually being discovered by 

overseas visitors, Kiwi families, makers 

of television commercials and locals. 

Located on Melmore Terrace, the 

Precinct hosts the Cromwell Farmers 

Market every Sunday from Labour 

Weekend to Easter. 

Höglund Art Glass 

Gallery 

World renowned blown glass 

& glass jewellery. 

Nelson glass artists 

Ola and Marie Höglund 

recently opened a glass gallery 

in their new home 

on state highway 6 between 

Cromwell and Wanaka. 

Visitors welcome 

OPEN DAILY 9-5 

Höglund Art Glass Gallery 

1767 Luggate-Cromwell Road 9383 

Central Otago 

Phone 03 442 7210 

www.hoglundartglass.com 

Welcome to The Gate, 

Cromwell’s Tourist Centre 

An enormous roadside 'Big Fruit' 

sculpture welcomes visitors to 

Cromwell, a town mostly drowned 

when the Clutha River was dammed 

at Clyde to form Lake Dunstan, now 

teeming with trout and boating 

opportunities. In reinventing itself, 

Cromwell is a holiday town and 

thriving commercial hub for Central 

Otago with Wanaka just 

40 minutes away and 

Queenstown under an 

hour. 

Surrounded by 

mountain ranges, 

Cromwell is the heart 

of the Central Otago 

wine industry, a main 

fruit growing centre, 

location of one of the 

South’s best golf links and 

with Highlands Motorsport Park and 

Central Motor Speedway, a motor 

racing mecca. 

Opening in December on the 

corner of State Highway 8B (linking 

State Highways 8 and 6) and 

Cromwell’s main street, Barry Avenue, 

‘The Gate’ will further set Cromwell 

apart from other Central Otago 

towns. 

A large, eye-catching building 

complex, The Gate houses three 

independent hospitality outlets … 

Five Stags Bar & Restaurant, Forage 

Information Centre & Café and 

Harvest Hotel. In the grounds at 

The Gate, which are landscaped 

to create a village green feel, is a 

standalone conference/wedding 

centre and Super Liquor store. 

Five Stags has a traditional 

hunting lodge theme but 

given a 21st Century twist. 

Forage Information 

Centre & Café is an 

exciting new concept 

allowing visitors to 

Central Otago and 

the Southern Lakes to 

seek out information 

and self-book attractions 

and accommodation in 

Queenstown and further afield. 

Cromwell’s only hotel 

accommodation, Three Star Plus 

Harvest offers 47 suites available as 

standard and premium doubles, 

twins and triples. With French doors 

opening onto a balcony or paved 

patio, all suites afford stunning Central 

Otago views. For further information 

visit www.thegate.nz , email stay@ 

thegate.nz or ph 03 445 1777. 

Old Cromwell Town Art 

Art Gallery & Workshop 

Specialising in works on paper 

OCTA Gallery, according to many of its visitors, is considered quite 

unique in this part of the world. Operating from a historic building in 

Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, Central Otago, it provides a living art 

space, showcasing limited edition original prints and an eclectic mix 

of art work created by renowned national and international artists. 

During the last few years, OCTA Gallery has established a reputation 

for the quality of its diverse, eclectic, and interesting works, as well 

as the excellent service it provides. 

Its directors, Gail and Chris de Jong look forward to your visit and 

are keen to share their extensive knowledge and experience as 

professional artists and educators. 

Stunning Central Otago Views From Every Room 

Formerly Golden Gate Lodge, Three Star Plus Harvest Hotel is Cromwell’s only 

hotel accommodation and is ideally located at The Gate, an exciting 

redevelopment that includes Five Stags Bar & Restaurant, Forage Information 

Centre & Café (both opening early December 2016), Black Panther Pizza and 

Super Liquor. 

All 47 suites, premium and standard, afford stunning Central Otago views 

ranging from mountains and vineyards to the next-door championship 

Cromwell Golf Course. 

Harvest Hotel is the place to stay to make the most of the many attractions of the 

Cromwell Basin. Vineyards and wine tasting. History and culture. Water sports 

and motorsport. Walking and relaxing. And lots more. 

Phone 03 445 1594 | Email octa@artlover.com 

Online Smartfuel Savings 

CNR SH8B & BARRY AVE, CROMWELL 0800 104 451 03 445 1777 stay@thegate.nz

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CROMWELL 

BANNOCKBURN 

CLYDE 

wooing tree 

river rock 

estate 

three miners 

WINERIES 

Three Miners Vineyard 

Three Miners is a 19ha estate owned 

by Paul and Kirstin Wright in Central 

Otago, situated in Earnscleugh 

between Alexandra and 

Clyde. Gold was fi rst 

discovered in the area 

in the 1860s and 

hundreds of miners 

panned the gold 

bearing gravels 

that border Three 

Miners Vineyard. 

Three 

Miners wine is 

produced using 

a team approach. 

James Dicey is our 

Viticulturalist who makes 

sure the grapes are as perfect 

as they can be and our Wine maker 

Pete Bartle turns those wonderful 

grapes into fabulous wine. 

Our wines take their names from 

Central Otago’s gold mining history 

with Warden’s Court Pinot Noir, 

Herringbone Riesling, Miner’s Right 

Pinot Gris and Chinaman Stone 

Gewürztraminer. 

We are excited to announce 

that this summer will see the longawaited 

return of the Rocker 

Box Rosé! This wine 

smells of gorgeous 

strawberries, 

raspberries and 

cream and has 

a truly delicious 

taste of melon, 

sweet pear, 

peach, nutmeg 

with a touch of 

ginger. 

The refurbished 

Three Miners tasting 

room is inside a Miners 

style cottage located at 89 

McPherson Road, Alexandra. 

The Tasting Room is open for 

tastings and wine sales from 10am- 

5pm, seven days a week. 

For further information Ph 03 449 

3373 or 021 281 7732; Email kirstin@ 

threeminers.com or visit www. 

threeminers.com. 

Cromwell’s River Rock Estate is a 

boutique vineyard, winery and 

cellar door with luxury vineyard 

accommodation. The 1 hectare 

vineyard was first planted in 2004 and 

produces Pinot Gris, Two Together, 

Pinot Noir, Naked Pinot, Rose 

and Sauvignon Blanc 

wines and is also home to 

Tommy Cooper Port. 

The River Rock winery 

was set up to produce 

its own estate wines 

but also processes small 

quantities of grapes from 

other growers. The cellar door 

is housed in a picturesque barn and 

offers wine tours, tastings, sales and 

wine merchandise. It is open daily 

from 11am-9pm in summer and 11am 

-5pm during the winter months. 

Boutique Vineyard 

Winery & Cellar Door 

Vineyard Accommodation 

NEW TASTING ROOM 

NOW OPEN 

Growers & Crafters 

of Fine Wine 

Ph: 021 270 5518 1 | shortcut Road, 

Cromwell. Opposite the Wooing Tree 

ALEXANDRA 

River Rock Estate 

Accommodation at River Rock 

Estate comprises vineyard ensuite 

rooms that cater for two adults and 

a cottage that is designed for four 

adults. Visitors will enjoy the estate’s 

restful views of the Carrick, Dunstan 

and Pisa Ranges and the 

fairways of the nearby golf 

course. Also just recently 

added for guests to book 

is a private hot tub/spa 

experience. 

River Rock Estate 

conveniently located 

within five minutes walk to 

Cromwell township where 

amenities include a swimming pool 

complex, mini golf, shops, cafes and 

restaurants. 

For further information and bookings 

visit www.riverrockestate.com. 

wine tastings • sales • lUnCHes • FUnCtions • weddings 

Opposite the ‘Big Fruit 

Sculpture’ Entrance via Shortcut 

Road Cromwell, Central Otago 

contact@wooingtree.co.nz 

www.wooingtree.co.nz 

03 445 4142 

OPEN 7 DAYS, 10am to 5pm 

Wooing Tree Vineyard 

Wooing Tree is situated in the heart 

of Central Otago, New Zealand, 

next to the town of Cromwell 

and opposite the big 

fruit sculpture. The 

family owned 

single vineyard 

site specialises in 

Pinot Noir and 

also produces 

a Rosé, a still 

Blanc de Noir 

called "Blondie" 

and now a sweet 

wine called “Tickled 

Pink” from the same 

grape variety. Wooing 

Tree Chardonnay and Pinot 

Gris have also been added to the 

portfolio. The Wooing Tree label has 

had a remarkable fi rst few years, 10 

trophies, numerous gold medals, 5 

star ratings, and praise from wine 

writers worldwide. 

Jointly owned by Steve and Thea 

Tasting 

room open 

10am-5pm 

daily 

Warden’s Court Pinot Noir 

Miner’s Right Pinot Gris 

Herringbone Riesling 

Chinaman Stone Gewürztraminer 

Rocker Box Rosé 

89 McPherson Rd, Alexandra 

Ph 03 449 3373 | Mob 021 281 7732 

email kirstin@threeminers.com 

website www.threeminers.com 

Farquharson and Jane (Steve’s 

sister) and her husband Geoff Bews, 

they returned from overseas to 

run the vineyard, having 

setup the 18 hectare 

property in 2002. 

Steve had studied 

viticulture, wine 

making and the 

wine trade at 

Plumpton College 

in the UK, and 

Jane had also 

studied viticulture 

there. 

Nevertheless, 

owning and developing 

a vineyard was still a sharp 

learning curve. 

The Central Otago location 

gives a perfect mix of sub regional 

climates and optimum heat degreedays 

and the aim was to produce a 

pinot noir with rich and intense fruit 

fl avours from low yielding vines. 

During the clearing of the land for 

planting, they discovered a 100 year 

old tree commanded a place in 

local folk lore as “the wooing tree” 

and a rendezvous for sweethearts 

and lovers. The tree was retained 

and the story provided the perfect 

name for both the vineyard and 

the owners’ new wine label! Today 

Wooing Tree sits prominently in the 

middle of the vineyard, which has 

become a popular location for 

marriage proposals and weddings. 

We offer wine tastings, sales, 

lunches and platters, all in a relaxed 

child friendly environment with a 

sandpit and slide. Functions and 

weddings are by appointment and 

the Cellar Door is open 7 days 10am 

to 5pm.

\ 

WANAKA NOVEMBER 2016 31 

Relaxing Lakeside Holiday Resort 

Plenty to see at Puzzling World 

Wanaka offers the perfect 

surroundings to truly relax on a 

lakeside holiday. The township is a 

busy resort and service centre for 

the region’s many visitors who enjoy 

its amenities year round. 

The variety of indoor and outdoor 

activities is extensive within the local 

area, with plenty of choice to suit all 

ages and budgets. Lake Wanaka 

is New Zealand’s fourth largest lake 

with clear pristine waters in depths 

that plunge to below sea level. 

Take a boat trip to the conservation 

island of Mou Wahu, go fishing or 

take a scenic cruise for spectacular 

views back to the township. 

Wonderful proximity to the lake 

and mountains also offers adventure 

activities such as heli bikinig, 

white water rafting and sledging, 

parasailing, jet boating, yachting, 

water skiing, horse treks, quad biking 

and 4WD safaris. Lake Wanaka is 

also the gateway to Mt Aspiring 

National Park where there are 

unmatched tramping and climbing 

opportunities is one of the country’s 

most unspoiled wilderness areas. 

Attractions include the intriguing 

Puzzling World and Great Maze, the 

Transport and Toy Museum, while 

at Wanaka Airport you could try 

tandem sky diving, take a scenic 

flight, visit the New Zealand Pilot’s 

Museum and discover the largest 

collection of World War 2 fighter 

planes in the Southern Hemisphere. 

But more leisurely pursuits might 

entice you to the range of cafes 

and restaurants in Wanaka, a 

visit to the historic 1863 Cardrona 

Hotel, a soul soothing treatment at 

Sanctuary Day Spa, wine tasting 

at Rippon Vineyard or an evening 

movie at the quirky Cinema 

Paradiso. 

But whatever fills your days 

in Wanaka, be sure to enjoy a 

lakeside barbecue and watch 

the breathtaking sunset against a 

backdrop of lake and mountains. 

A firm belief in giving customers 

more “bang for their buck” and 

encouraging them to truly absorb 

themselves in the illusionary themeing, 

the team at Puzzling World have 

continuously added and improved 

features between each of 

their five Illusion Rooms – 

an area they call “the 

walls of wonder. 

Paintings from 

Alaska and Bali, 

wall hangings 

from Peru and 

prints from some 

of the world’s 

leaders in illusionary 

art from the 19th 

Century to modern 

times demonstrate 

just how universal the 

popularity of optical 

illusions are throughout 

history and across the 

globe. 

You’ll discover 

Canada’s Robert 

Gonsalves’ works 

of “magical realism” 

complementing the “impossible 

reality” of the Dutch master, M.C 

Escher. Further along, Ambigrams, a 

type of illusionary word-art is explored 

while being watched on by NZ’s 

first Virtual Assistant – a projected 

holographic guide to assist customers 

within the rooms. 

The provocative paintings of 

Andre Martins de Barros, a Spaniard 

who specializes in creating human 

form through everyday objects sits 

comfortably alongside Victorian-era 

illustrations like ‘Vanity’ which ranks 

as perhaps the first of its kind to bring 

optical illusion art into the 

mainstream. 

An incredible 

3-dimensional knit 

of Einstein hangs 

alongside an 

Amish inspired 

cuboid design, 

followed by a 

more walls of 

brain-bending 

images and massive 

window decals 

to give an ethereal 

stained glass feel to the 

Sculptillusion Gallery. 

And the latest addition 

is a fun one - a huge 

Lenticular image of 

a transforming Lion – 

from King of the Pride to 

Smoking Rasta! 

As Operations and 

Marketing Manager Duncan Spear 

puts it, “While we firmly believe that 

the Illusion Rooms themselves are 

spectacular in their own right, the 

plentiful wall space that separates 

the rooms have provided us with 

a “blank canvas” to explore other 

themes of optical illusions and has 

been fun to fill!” 

WANAKA 


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JANUARY 2017 

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FEBRUARY 2017 

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- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views 

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APRIL 2018. 

Welcome to Wanaka’s 

wonderful world of weirdness 

Bizarre buildings, rooms of illusion and our famous maze will 

baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality. 

Seeing is disbelieving! 

71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka - Ph 0800 473 288 

www.wanakahotel.co.nz 

PUZZLING WORLD 

188 Wanaka Luggate Hwy 84, Wanaka 9382 

P: 03 443 7489 E: info@puzzlingworld.co.nz 

www.puzzlingworld.co.nz

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FIORDLAND 

Fiordland's World Heritage Area 

Some of the wildest and most dramatic scenery in New Zealand can be found in 

Fiordland, which straddles the south western corner of the South Island. 

The hub of sightseeing activities 

in the region is the attractive 

resort of Te Anau, nestled on the 

tranquil shores of Lake Te Anau. 

Te Anau has excellent amenities 

for visitors including a varied 

range of accommodation from 

budget to luxury, as well as seven 

day shopping, tours, cruises and 

sightseeing options. The Te Anaau 

Caves are accessible by thirty 

minute boat ride to the other side 

of the lake. Visitors to Te Anau can 

choose scenic flights, launch cruises, 

sea kayaking, underwater diving, 

cycling, fishing and much more. 

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escape seldom found in other areas 

of the world. All walking tracks are 

accessible to the independent walker 

and many offer fully guided walks. 

Milford, Hollyford, Routeburn and 

Greenstone are all guided, while 

Kepler is a circular track, starting and 

ending in Te Anau. 

Manapouri township is 20 minute 

drive from Te Anau and is a 

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Station located on the west arm of 

Lake Manapouri. 

Fiordland National Park is a World 

Heritage area and the road to 

Milford Sound is one of the world's 

finest drives. From Te Anau the 

road winds down the Eglinton and 

Hollyford Valleys then through the 

Homer Tunnel to be met by Mitre 

Peak towering from the glassy waters 

of Milford Sound. Milford Sound is 

the most famous and accessible of 

the fiords. Boat trips on the sound 

are a must and provide close-up 

views of the awesome scenery. An 

underwater conservatory is nestled in 

Harrison Cove. 

Doubtful Sound is the deepest of 

all the fiords and accessible only via 

Lake Manapouri and coach over 

the Wilmot Pass. A haven of nature 

with its ancient rain forest and 

abundant wildlife, towering peaks 

and outstanding waterfalls create 

a powerful atmosphere of solitude 

and serenity. 

Dusky Sound is the largest of the 

fiords and discovered by Captain 

Cook in 1773. Its remoteness is part 

of the attraction for visitors keen to 

see Fiordland penguins, native birds 

and get up close to dolphins and 

other marine life. Dusky Sound is best 

explored by a wilderness cruise or 

sea kayak expedition. 

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Get your Pedal on 

with our guided 

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hire a bike to 

see Te Anau. 

www.GoOrange.nz info@GoOrange.nz 0800 24 66 72 

Explore Milford Sound or Doubtful 

Sound, or both! From boat cruises 

to guided kayak adventures they 

will have you spellbound by snow 

capped peaks, lush rainforest and 

Looking for something 

different at budget 

prices? 

We www.swordfox.co.nz 

are an unconventional, 

whimsical motor park and motels 

overlooking Fiordland’s most 

scenic lake - A starting place for 

Milford & Doubtful Sound. 

• Tent sites 

• Powered sites 

• Standard cabins 

• Kitchen cabins 

• Studio to three bedroom motels 

• Games room & two playgrounds 

86 Cathedral Drive, Manapouri 

(20km south of Te Anau) 

Ph 03 249-6624 Fax 03 249 6699 

manapourimotels@clear.net.nz 

www.manapourimotels.co.nz 

sightings of New Zealand wildlife and 

marine species. 

Amid some of New Zealand’s most 

breathtaking and unspoiled scenery, 

Go Orange will introduce you to 

the beauty and serenity of a World 

Heritage area that is literally in their 

own backyard. 

From 1-day cruises to multi-day 

kayak adventures they have a 

range of products that suit just 

about everyone’s taste, budget 

and itinerary. Go Orange has also 

recently introduced guided cycle 

tours in Te Anau. 

So why not escape the concrete 

jungle this summer and experience 

Fiordland with Go Orange, expect 

nothing but fun and friendliness both 

on the water or on a bike! 

Phone 0800 246 672 or visit their 

website at www.goorange.co.nz 

for inspiration, reservations and 

expectations!

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