Southern Destinations: March 03, 2017
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2 SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS / MARCH <strong>2017</strong><br />
20 HIGH COUNTRY / MID-CANTERBURY<br />
CROMWELL<br />
Cromwell Heritage Precinct<br />
Inspirational High Country Resort<br />
Armando’s<br />
Kitchen<br />
Terrace Downs Resort is one of Canterbury’s most inspirational venues, offering luxurious facilities, breathtaking vistas, premier accommodation,<br />
superb cuisine, a championship golf course and a menu of adventure activities.<br />
One of Central Otago’s best kept secrets, the<br />
Cromwell Heritage Precinct is tucked away on<br />
the shores of Lake Dunstan, at the confluence<br />
of the Kawarau and Clutha arms of the lake.<br />
From an idea in the mid eighties the historic<br />
village has been developed by volunteers over<br />
the years. Some buildings have been re-built<br />
from The stone unique from all-season the original resort is buildings located within while<br />
easy others proximity are a faithful of Christchurch re-creation built and to Methven, modern<br />
allowing building code. visitors It is to not enjoy only its a delightful exceptional and<br />
facilities free visitor for attraction a day trip with or historical weekend displays retreat<br />
surrounded and charming by buildings, high country but scenery, also a hub solitude for<br />
and artists superb and craftspeople. service.<br />
Escape from the city and enjoy Terrace<br />
Downs’ popular Sunday Buffet every week at<br />
12.30pm. As well as a variety of delicious foods<br />
both classic favourites and new additions, you<br />
will be entertained by live music from a variety<br />
of Located talented Canterbury within the artists. Cromwell Heritage<br />
Precinct, Terrace OCTA Downs provides Resort is a living an ideal gallery venue space for<br />
seasonal to showcase functions, limited birthdays edition original and, anniversaries prints and<br />
and eclectic is internationally mix of works renowned of art by for recognised weddings,<br />
conferences National and and International events. The artists. option of booking<br />
the The whole gallery’s resort directors, is available Gail for and that Chris extra de<br />
level Jong, of moved privacy to and Central exclusivity. Otago after successful<br />
careers Terrace in secondary Downs Café and tertiary is also art open education. daily<br />
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The Cromwell Town & Country Club welcome all<br />
affiliated members and guests to our relaxed and<br />
friendly club rooms with a million dollar view over<br />
the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan. Our Members<br />
Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 2pm and<br />
Saturday and Sunday from 11am. Our restaurant<br />
is open Thursday through Saturday from 5.30pm<br />
with great home cooked tasty meals.<br />
The schist stone cottages and shops are<br />
tenanted by a quality-focused arts collective,<br />
international-standard printmaker, renowned<br />
goldsmith, highly original wire sculptor and a<br />
plant expert and maker of herbal creams and<br />
perfumes. There is also a charming secondhand<br />
book store, unique gift outlets and two<br />
to great visitors cafes. and in-house guests. Offering<br />
spectacular The historic high displays country tell the views story it is of the<br />
ideal incredible venue 1860s to enjoy gold a rush leisurely when drink, sparsely tasty<br />
snacks, populated breakfast, Central lunch Otago or a childrens’ was suddenly menu<br />
if inundated required. with thousands of hopeful<br />
prospectors. For the ultimate Children in love guest the entertainment,<br />
talking ‘locals’<br />
resort activities include golf, archery, clay bird<br />
shooting, horse trekking, tennis, heli-tours,<br />
jet boating, or simply being pampered at the<br />
resort’s on-site day spa.<br />
The award-winning 18 hole 72 par<br />
championship In opening the golf gallery course they bring is situated their own in<br />
an knowledge incomparable and enthusiasm alpine to environment the venture. and Gail<br />
provides continues ideal her career challenges as a painter for golfers and Chris, from<br />
novice although to now aspiring retired professional. can be prevailed Treat yourself upon to<br />
to run a printmaking day or weekend workshops of golf on with request! friends, or<br />
a As relaxing part of golf the holiday ever-changing that combines display at the OCTA best<br />
sporting you will find facilities works with by Chagall, fine dining Matisse, and Braque, luxury<br />
accommodation.<br />
Antoni Tapies and others alongside well<br />
OCTA Gallery<br />
Cromwell Town & Country Club<br />
Melmore Terrace, Cromwell<br />
Ph: <strong>03</strong> 445 1169<br />
E: cromwelltc@xtra.co.nz<br />
www.cromwelltownandcountryclub.co.nz<br />
known New Zealand artists like Ralph Hotere,<br />
Marilynn Webb, Nigel Brown, Kathryn Madill,<br />
Olav Nielson, Michel Tuffery, Kelvin Mann, Inge<br />
Doesburg, Jo Ogier, Jim Cooper and Suzanne<br />
Butson<br />
As well as selected prints, sculptures and<br />
ceramic pieces, you will also find unusual art<br />
objects and books of historical interest. OCTA<br />
Gallery and Workshop is located at 71 Melmore<br />
Terrace in Cromwell’s Historic Precinct and<br />
welcomes visitors daily from 10am-4pm. www.<br />
cromwellheritageprecinct.co.nz<br />
who tell the yarns, life-size horses and secret<br />
alleyways, as well as the ducks, fishing wharf<br />
and picnic areas.<br />
Named in 2014 as one of New Zealand’s<br />
best ‘hidden gems’ by AA Directions Magazine,<br />
the precinct is gradually being discovered<br />
by overseas visitors, Kiwi families, makers of<br />
television Terrace Downs commercials Resort and offers locals. a choice of two<br />
deluxe Located options on Melmore accommodating Terrace, a the total Precinct of 95<br />
guests. hosts The the resort’s Cromwell chalets Farmers comprise Market beautifully every<br />
appointed Sunday from four Labour and Weekend seven bedroom to Easter. houses,<br />
while the villa suites are spacious and self<br />
contained, range from one to three bedrooms<br />
and are luxuriously furnished complete with a<br />
raised spa bath. Villa suites also have a terrace<br />
that overlooks the spectacular 180 degrees of<br />
the Cromwell golf course and Mt Hutt. Town<br />
Enjoy a memorable evening dinner in the<br />
elegant and Hunters’ Country Restaurant which Club features<br />
grand décor reflecting the distinctive scenery<br />
of Canterbury. The Terrace Downs food<br />
and Cromwell beverage team Town are and proud Country of menus Club that<br />
feature always local welcomes and international members foods from and a<br />
varied selection of beverages which can be<br />
tailored<br />
affiliated<br />
to suit a<br />
clubs<br />
particular<br />
throughout<br />
theme or<br />
New<br />
season.<br />
Whether your visit Zealand. is for a day, a weekend,<br />
This purpose-built venue on the shores<br />
of Lake Dunstan provides a relaxed friendly<br />
atmosphere for members and guests to enjoy<br />
great company and great facilities.<br />
Play pool or darts, try your luck on the<br />
pokies, share the excitement of sports events<br />
on a big screen and enjoy outstanding lake<br />
views while you meet, greet and relax with<br />
the locals.<br />
Printers Bay at the Club restaurant, where<br />
home cooked, light and main meals are<br />
excellent value for money. Kids are well<br />
catered for also, with our small kids room,<br />
large blackboard and outside playground. All<br />
the favourites on our kids menu also<br />
Cromwell Town and Country Club always<br />
welcomes members from affiliated clubs<br />
throughout New Zealand. So don’t be a<br />
stranger next time you are in Cromwell, drop<br />
in and enjoy all the benefits of feeling you<br />
belong.<br />
Enjoy the authentic taste of Italy when you<br />
visit Cromwell! Armando’s Kitchen overlooks<br />
Lake Dunstan from its location in Cromwell’s<br />
Heritage Precinct. Using fresh local produce<br />
complemented by wines form both Central<br />
Otago and Italy, the menu features delicious<br />
lasagne, risotto, divine pizza and Armando’s<br />
famous open pork belly sandwich.<br />
As well as being open for coffee and a light<br />
affordable lunch, you can also choose from<br />
daily specials off the black board. There is<br />
evening dining from 6pm, but the popularity of<br />
Armando’s Kitchen means that bookings are<br />
essential. For further information visit www.<br />
armandoskitchen.com emailarmandoskitchen@<br />
gmail.com or phone <strong>03</strong> 445<strong>03</strong><strong>03</strong>.<br />
Objects of Art<br />
a holiday or an event, you can be assured<br />
of absolute comfort and style knowing that<br />
Terrace Les Riddell Downs is flair a craftsman and exceptional jeweller attention whose<br />
Objects to detail of will Art make showroom it unforgettable. and workshop “It’s the is<br />
located perfect in opportunity an historic store leave within the the real Cromwell world<br />
Heritage behind and Precinct. experience He specialises the special in and the creation amazing<br />
of place innovative that is personal Terrace jewellery Downs Resort” and uniquely says<br />
artistic General implements Manager Koji using Kawamata. a variety of materials<br />
and To also secure runs your jewellery booking workshops at Terrace from Downs time<br />
to Resort, time . visit www.terracedowns.co.nz<br />
All commissioned works are handcrafted on<br />
site to the customers’ individual specifications.<br />
As well as using fine metals including gold, silver,<br />
copper, platinum, bronze and brass with the<br />
finest diamonds, pearls and other gemstones,<br />
creative designs may also incorporate bone,<br />
wood, steel, ivory, stone, titanium and even<br />
plastic.<br />
As well as crafting bespoke jewellery, your old<br />
jewellery can be re-designed and recycled into<br />
new items with contemporary appeal. Whether<br />
it is jewellery, sculpture, art work, or objects<br />
with an innovative practical purpose, Objects<br />
of Art can custom make your one-off special<br />
request. For further information visit www.<br />
objects-of-art.co.nz<br />
Objects Of Art Ltd<br />
Old Cromwell Town Art<br />
Italian Cooking in Cromwell (old Cromwell Precinct)<br />
Specialising in custom made<br />
jewellery and art objects from<br />
new and recycled materials<br />
Art Gallery & Workshop<br />
Specialising in works on paper<br />
• Top Quality Locally sourced food<br />
• Italian Coffee, award winning local Gelato<br />
• Light lunches, Traditional Italian dishes,<br />
pizza & classic NZ dishes<br />
• Open every day for Breakfast and Lunch<br />
• Evening dining Thursday, Friday & Saturdays<br />
Armando’s Kitchen Italian Cafe<br />
71 Melmore Terrace, Old Cromwell Precinct<br />
Ph. <strong>03</strong> 445 <strong>03</strong><strong>03</strong><br />
armandoskitchen@gmail.com www.armandoskitchen.com<br />
71 Melmore Tce<br />
Unit 4A Cromwell Historic Precinct<br />
<strong>03</strong> 445 3094 | sales@objects-of-art.co.nz<br />
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OCTA Gallery, according to many of its visitors, is considered quite<br />
unique in this part of the world. Operating from a historic building in<br />
Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, Central Otago, it provides a living art<br />
space, showcasing limited edition original prints and an eclectic mix<br />
of art work created by renowned national and international artists.<br />
During the last few years, OCTA Gallery has established a reputation<br />
for the quality of its diverse, eclectic, and interesting works, as well<br />
as the excellent service it provides.<br />
Its directors, Gail and Chris de Jong look forward to your visit and<br />
are keen to share their extensive knowledge and experience as<br />
professional artists and educators.<br />
Phone <strong>03</strong> 445 1594 | Email octa@artlover.com
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