Southern Destinations: March 22, 2018

MARCH 2018 soutHeRn HolidAy destinAtions | 1 

holiday destinations 

autumn - winter 2018 

go soutH - relax - Wine & dine - discover - explore 

mid-canterbury - geraldine - timaru 

Waimate - Waitaki - oamaru - tekapo - moeraki 

dunedin - alexandra - clyde - cromWell 

central otago Wineries - Wanaka - soutHland - manapouri

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southern holiday destinations mid canterbury | MarCh 2018 

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. 

Throughout the year, 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 open daily 

to visitors and in-house guests. 

Surrounded by scenic splendour it is the 

perfect venue for a leisurely drink, tasty 

snacks, breakfast, lunch or a children’s 

menu if required. You can also indulge 

in a delicious high tea experience that 

is available every day between 11am and 

3pm. 

Terrace Downs Resort is also an ideal 

venue for seasonal functions, birthdays 

and, anniversaries and is internationally 

renowned for weddings, conferences and 

events. Offering multiple event spaces 

and a dedicated event team, Terrace 

Downs ensures the ideal flexibility and 

facilities for meetings, conferences and 

team building activities. 

The option of booking the whole resort 

is available for that extra level of privacy 

and exclusivity for your conference, 

wedding or special event. For the 

ultimate in guest entertainment, resort 

activities include golf, archery, clay 

bird shooting, horse trekking, tennis, 

heli-tours, 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 fine 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 reflecting 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. 

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 flair 

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 

Make your Sunday extra 

special with our popular 

Sunday 

Buffet 

Escape from the city! 

There’s something for everyone! 

Come and enjoy a delicious menu 

of classic and International flavours, 

accompanied by live music. 

Every Sunday 12:30pm 

Adults $45pp, Kids u12 only $20 

High Country 

High Tea 

A Finest Slice of High Country! 

What better way to spend an 

afternoon with friends or family 

than in the tranquil setting of 

Terrace Downs Resort. 

Available everyday 

11am - 3pm 

$29 per person 

or $39 per person with a glass of bubbles 

Booking essential Minimum 2 people, 

Gluten free available. 

Phone 03 318 6943 

Terrace Downs Resort 

623 Coleridge Road, 

Windwhistle, Canterbury 

Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz 

www.terracedowns.co.nz

MARCH 2018 | Geraldine 

soutHeRn HolidAy destinAtions | 3 

PUBLISHER 

Star Media 

The Christchurch 

Star Company Ltd 

PO Box 1467 Christchurch 8140 

AdvERtISIng 

Jenny Wright - 03 364 7446 

jenny@starmedia.kiwi 

Frank Greenslade - 03 364 7441 

frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi 

EdItoRIAL 

Wendy Dunlop 

dESIgn 

Denise Crawford 

When you go on holiday this summer, why 

not give your dog a farmstay holiday too! The 

Brookside Kennels in Geraldine offers clean 

spacious accommodation for your dog and two 

supervised runs per day around the paddocks, 

with other dogs for company if possible. 

Dogs are fed twice daily, food is supplied or 

owners can provide a special diet if they wish. 

Medical conditions are catered for and your dog 

FreshChoice 

Geraldine 

supermarkets is a locally owned and 

operated full service supermarket 

in the heart of Geraldine. Located in 

Peel Street and open 7am-8pm daily, 

FreshChoice Geraldine is convenient 

for all your groceries whether you 

live in Geraldine or you are just 

visiting. 

The clean fully stocked shop has a 

comprehensive range of fresh fruit, 

vegetables, meat, deli and bakery 

products that are sourced locally 

wherever possible. You will also find 

locally produced Talbot cheeses 

The Farmyard 

holiday Park 

The holiday park is located in a tranquil rural setting only 

5 minutes from Geraldine town centre and less than 2 hours 

south of Christchurch. There is so much to experience 

during your stay in Geraldine that the holiday park owners 

love to make you feel welcome! 

There are morning donkey rides, afternoon quad bike rides 

(school holidays and weekends only), a huge adventure 

playground, swimming and paddling pools, grass tennis 

and swings and slides. There is also a BMX track, so kids. 

Make sure you take your bikes! 

You can also make friends with the holiday park’s 

farmyard animals. There are rabbits and guinea pigs to 

cuddle; sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, chickens, ducks, 

wallabies and Kune-Kune pigs as well as cows, a possum 

and even a turtle in reception! In spring there are lambs to 

feed too, which is always a favourite activity with all the 

kids. 

Checkout www.thefarmyardholidaypark.co.nz for further 

information or email thefarmyard@xtra.co.nz 

doG VacaTion 

will be looked after by experienced dog lovers, 

backed up by the services of a local vet if the 

need arises. 

For just $18 per day, book your dog into 

Brookside Kennels and enjoy some pet-owner’s 

peace of mind for the holidays. Located at 208 

Woodbury Road, 2kms from Geraldine, Brookside 

Kennels welcomes your enquiry ph 03 693 9929 

Freshchoice Geraldine 

Where Fresh meeTs local 

and an extensive range of Barkers 

condiments in-stroe alongside the 

selection of beer and wine. 

FreshChoice Geraldine is 

committed to offering competitively 

priced groceries and has thousands 

of specials throughout the store 

each week so that you can save 

money on all the essentials. 

With the best fresh food in town, 

value for money groceries, friendly 

helpful staff and great customer 

service, FreshChoice Geraldine is 

your one stop shop every day of the 

week. 

Geraldine 

MOTELS 

We are looking forward to hosting you 

• Short stroll to Village centre 

• Spacious standard and superior 

family and studio units 

• All units are fully self contained 

and serviced daily 

• 3 Sky channels 

• Off street undercover parking 

97 Talbot Street, GERALDINE, SOUTH CANTERBURY, NZ 

Phone: 03 693 8501 | Fax: 03 693 8801 

Email: info@geraldinemotels.co.nz | www.geraldinemotels.co.nz 

Your Hosts: Joseph, Mayumi and Helley Jones 

RESERVATIONS 0800 400 404 

a Warm Welcome aT 

Geraldine moTels 

As owner operators, Joseph, Mayumi and Helley welcome 

you to Geraldine Motels, located on the south side of 

the Geraldine town centre. Geraldine Motels offer warm 

hospitality together with clean, comfortable, self-contained 

accommodation within 200 metres of restaurants, cafés, a 

movie theatre and shops. There is free WiFi to guests and 

pets are welcome by arrangement. 

Situated 1.5 hour’s drive from Christchurch airport and 

1.5 hour’s drive to the ski fields, Geraldine is located in 

South Canterbury along the popular Scenic Touring 

Routes. Guests always enjoy the unique country village 

atmosphere and the wide range of cafés, galleries and 

shops. 

Geraldine Motels are just a short walk to the bowling 

green, tennis courts, heated swimming pool, parks, 

domain, museums, and bush and river walks. Two golf 

courses are just 5 minutes drive away and the large parklike 

garden behind the units borders the Waihi River and is 

an excellent place to relax. 

Phone: +64 3 693 8501, 

Email info@geraldinemotels.co.nz 

The Pin Tin 

Step inside where you will be warmly greeted by Lisa 

(friendly owner) & Rhona (friendly staff) and invited 

to browse the well stocked shelves. Here you will find a 

fantastic array of patchwork fabrics including a wonderful 

selection of “Kiwiana”, quilting and patchwork supplies, 

wool and knitting requirements, embroidery supplies, 

patterns for knitting, patchwork and dressmaking, 

Hoisery and general haberdashery. We also stock Pfaff 

and Brother sewing machines. Call in and say Hi, we look 

forward to seeing you. 

Email : lisa.thepintin@gmail.com. Phone: 03-693-1122 

Treasure Trove!! 

Jam packed full of 

wonderful fabrics and 

yarns, tools, gadgets 

and sewing supplies 

and much more for all 

of your crafting needs. 

Class List for 2018 

now available. 

9 Talbot Street, Geraldine 

www.thepintin.co.nz | lisa.thepintin@gmail.com 

Ph 03 693 1122 

• A unique adventure for all visitors. 

• An extremely extraordinary 

fun-filled adventure holiday park. 

• Adults - you relax while the kids 

enjoy the ultimate farm experience! 

We exercise all 

dogs in fully 

secure, fenced 

paddocks 

geraldine 

Peel Street, Geraldine. 

Phone 693 8529. 

Open 7am – 8pm, 7 days. 

Owned and 

operated 

by locals 

fcgshdMar18 

50 Elmslie Road, RD22 Geraldine 

Phone: (03) 693 9355 

www.thefarmyardholidaypark.co.nz 

208 Woodbury Road • Geraldine 

Ph: 03-693 9929 • Mob: 021 076 4534 

Email kbarb@xtra.co.nz

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southern holiday destinations timaru | MarCh 2018 

panorama motor lodge 

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 21 

units in total including 9 apartments 

and detached independent units and 

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 property ideal 

for both leisure or business travellers 

and include; breakfast service, 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. 

premier accommodation 

in timaru 

soutH canterbury 

museum - WonderFul 

local Heritage 

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. 

Changing exhibitions include “Hell Let 

Loose” a World War 1 centenary show 

running until February 2018, followed 

by a 1970’s local music exhibition from 

late February. 

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 DVDs 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. 

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 

Situated in Parkside, close to the 

Botanic Gardens and Timaru Hospital, 

Aspen on King offers an impressive 

range of self-catering units including a 

3 bedroom apartment, 6 two bedroom 

family units and 10 luxury one bedroom 

spa units. 

All units are fully airconditioned, 

providing heat in winter and coolness 

in summer. Individual modems in 

each room provide uninterrupted and 

limitless free Wi-fi; five Sky channels, 

access to free guest laundry and 

quality comfort at an affordable price. 

Caroline Bay is just 5 minutes away, 

where the outstanding restaurants 

offer convenient charge-back to your 

room. A courtesy shuttle is available 

into town for those who require it. 

For further information and 

reservations contact your hosts, Terry 

and Karen Wright on 0800 822 344 or 

visit www.aspenonking.co.nz 

Imagine staying in a location with 

easy proximity to the central city 

combined with the space, seclusion 

and peace that is usually associated 

with the countryside. The Top 10 

Holiday Park in Timaru offers exactly 

that and is within walking distance 

of Timaru’s shops, restaurants and 

Offering facilities and amenities 

that are clean, modern and affordable 

and surroundings that are sheltered 

and safe for all the family, holiday 

units, cabins and sites for caravans and 

camping. The Top 10 Holiday Park in 

Timaru is open year-round and hosts 

Alison and Gordon Collister aim to 

ensure your holiday is enjoyable and 

top 10 in timaru 

popular Caroline Bay attractions. 

accommodation comprises motels, 

problem free. 

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 

• Fantastic quiet position 

• Quarter acre lawn with giant 

chess set 

• 12ft Trampoline and Swing & Slide Set 

• Parking for buses, trailers, etc 

• Including a three bedroom apartment, 

6x two bedroom family units and 10x 

luxury one bedroom spa units. 

• Free DVD library 

• Free wifi, five sky channels 

• Corporate facilities with broadband 

work stations 

• Your Hosts Karen & Terry Wright 

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

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

MARCH 2018 | timaru 


tHe timaru seWing centre 

The Timaru Sewing Centre is 

conveniently located on the town’s 

main street and is a “one stop” 

sewing centre and fabric shop which 

stocks comprehensive supplies 

for dressmaking, 

patchwork, knitting 

and other crafts. 

Free sewing machine 

demonstrations are 

given and machine 

sales well supported. 

It is really important 

to the owner and 

staff that customers 

are getting the most 

from their machines. 

The new spacious 

store makes for 

relaxed shopping and 

easy access. There 

are also 5 reserved 

carparks at the back of the shop. 

The experienced staff are dedicated 

to “inspiring creativity” through sewing 

Visit the Bike Barn and you will 

find one of New Zealand’s best bike 

retailers. Offering an impressive 

selection of leading cycle brands as 

well as a comprehensive range of parts 

and bike accessories, The Bike Barn in 

Timaru is the best place to buy, fit or 

service your bike locally. 

Getting the bike which is the right fit 

for you, is of the highest importance 

to the staff at the Bike Barn. They can 

work with any budget and have such a 

wide range of bikes available that the 

whole family can be readily fitted with 

tHe bike barn 

and craft classes and the excellent 

advice they can give customers on all 

their products. Timaru Sewing Centre 

at 158 Stafford Street is open 

Monday-Thursday 

8am-5.30-pm, Friday 

from 8am-6.30pm 

and Saturdays from 

10am-3pm. 

Enquiries are 

welcomed and 

visitors to Timaru 

can enjoy the 

convenience of 

shopping in the store 

or shopping on line 

by visiting www. 

timarusewing.co.nz 

Additional products 

will be continuously 

added to the website. If you 

cannot find what you are looking for 

please email or phone and further 

information or samples of fabric can 

be forwarded to you. 

new bikes. 

For the ongoing maintenance of 

your bike, the Bike Barn’s workshop 

mechanics will help ensure your bike 

is in the best possible shape to make 

your ride as safe as possible whether 

it is on the road, in a race or on many 

of the popular bike trails throughout 

the region. 

Take advantage of the Bike Barn’s 

product range, appealing prices 

and cycling know-how and visit the 

premises at 57 Sophia St Timaru, open 

7 days. 

superb Quality and 

variety at kidstuFF 

This iconic Timaru store caters for all 

baby and children’s needs both in store 

and on-line. With a huge range of toys, 

clothes, furniture and accessories for 

children of all ages as well as mumsto-be, 

Kidstuff has established itself 

as one of the best one-stop children’s 

shops in New Zealand. 

The range of products includes 

quality toys, crafts, books, games, 

gifts, lights, alarms, clocks and clothes. 

In addition to an excellent selection 

of educational and international 

collectable toys, some brands are 

unique to New Zealand and the South 

Island. 

You can shop online from the comfort 

of home, but if you are visiting Timaru, 

you and your child will be delighted 

with a “stop and shop” at Kidstuff 

located at 170 Stafford St Timaru. For 

further information and inspiration 

phone 03 688 5152 or visit www. 

kidstuff.net.nz 

• Dress Fabrics • Knitting Yarns • Patchwork Fabrics 

• Sewing Machines • Craft 

Visit us for all your sewing needs and helpful advice... 

158 Stafford Street, Timaru | Ph/Fax 03 688 6764 

Email: timaru.sewing@xtra.co.nz 

www.timarusewing.co.nz 

ALL CYCLING NEEDS 

YOUR HOLIDAY 

TIMARU’S BIGGEST 

RANGE OF BIKES 

170 Stratford Street, Timaru 

Ph. 03 688 5152 

Hopkinson’s Timaru 

For quality Furniture and Giftware 

Furniture, Giftware, Baskets, Kitchenware, 

Prints, Gift Wrapping, Gift Vouchers and more! 

FULL WORKSHOP 

TIMARU 

57 Sophia Street, opposite the library 

Ph. 03 684 8900 

> OPEN 7 DAYS 

251 Hilton Highway, Timaru | 03 688 7662 | www.hopkinsons.co.nz

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southern holiday destinations Waimate | MarCh 2018 

Waimate – 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. 

Wide spacious streets, a valued 

collection of Edwardian buildings, 

historic churches, parks and beautiful 

gardens, create a relaxed, friendly 

environment for both residents and 

visitors who enjoy browsing Waimate’s 

specialist shops. 

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. 

Outstanding forest, mountain and 

alpine tracks encourage walking and 

mountain biking. The newly opened 

White Horse Big Easy Mountain Bike 

Trail offers rides to suit all abilities. The 

Studholme Bush Walkway comprises 

five individual walks of 20 minutes or 

a combination of all five tracks over 3 

hours. 

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 in wildlife 

parks, or if hunting is your sport, there 

is ample opportunity for this too. 

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! 

Tourism contributes to Waimate’s 

economy with many independent 

travellers visiting the area to enjoy its 

attractions and annual events, such as 

The March Hare Motor Cycle Rally and 

Strawberry Fare to be held this year 

on Saturday 8th December. 

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 

Kingswood Motel 

Waimate 

Country Comfort in 

Waimate 

Jen and John Tangney are the proud 

owners and hosts of Kingswood 

Motel in Waimate, South Canterbury. 

Kingswood Motel comprises 12 

different units of various sizes to 

accommodate your needs and offers 

free Wifi throughout all units as well 

as Sky T.V. 

With a central location in the heart 

of the Waimate township, Kingswood 

Motel is only 5 minutes’ walk to local 

Waimate’s tame 

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 for 41 

years, 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. 

shopping amenities and is ideally 

situated to explore local attractions 

and activities. 

You will find Waimate just a few 

minutes off State Highway 1,making 

it the perfect destination for a 

comfortable, affordable and peaceful 

place to stay on your travels. For 

further information visit www. 

kingswoodmotels.com or phone 03 

689 8022 

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 20th September to 10th 

June from 10am-5pm OR off season 

June 11th to 19th September 10am- 

4pm (weather dependent) or by 

appointment or by chance! 

Phone 03 689 7197 or visit www. 

waimateorg.nz/tamewallabies 

Café on Queen 

John and Jen offer you a 

warm welcome located close to town. 

We have Sky TV and free Wifi. 

Short stroll to the shops & restaurants. 

Enjoy the comfort of Kingswood Motel. 

16 Timaru Road, Waimate 

Ph. (03) 689 8022 or 027 694 5633 

E. kingswoodmotels@gmail.com 

Café on Queen in Waimate, is enjoyed 

by local residents and visitors alike. 

Located in the heart of the town, the 

café is operated by new owner Wendy 

Arnold and offers delicious foods and 

goods baked on site. 

Café on Queen is open 7 days from 

8.00am-4.30pm Monday to Friday 

and from 9.00am -3.30pm Saturdays 

and Sundays, so there is plenty of 

opportunity to sample the menu for 

breakfast, brunch or lunch. 

In addition, there is freshly made, 

tempting cabinet food throughout the 

day including tasty pies, cakes, slices, 

custard squares, biscuits, sandwiches 

and dumplings, as well as excellent 

coffee, tea and a selection of cold 

drinks. 

Word-of-mouth business has 

encouraged those visiting Waimate to 

enjoy great coffee, good food and the 

hospitality the town is famous for 

Let us guide you to hidden places featuring waterfalls and 

wild life set amongst diverse and spectacular scenery. 

We have places every visitor should experience. 

Come find them. 

Waimate Information Centre @ The Event Centre 

15 Paul Street Waimate | 03 689 7771 | 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 

Admire the cute 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.waimate.org.nz/tamewallabies 

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 

birthday and christmas party functions 

Relax & enjoy the ambience 

25 Queen St, Waimate 

Ph: 03 689 6010 

oPen 7 dayS

MARCH 2018 | oamaru 


brydone Hotel oamaru 

Step inside the enchanting Brydone 

Hotel Oamaru and you will find 

yourself in a gentler, more gracious 

era, when a sweeping staircase, grand 

chandeliers and ornate interiors 

represented the height of style and 

the finest accommodation. 

Built of white, elaborately carved 

Oamaru limestone in 1881, this 

impressive Oamaru hotel has charmed 

and welcomed guests for over 130 

years. Today that proud tradition of 

style and exceptional hospitality is 

maintained and enhanced by every 

contemporary comfort. 

You will find the hotel 248kms 

(156miles) south of Christchurch and 

116kms (72.5miles) north of Dunedin, 

located in the central business area of 

Oamaru. 

Relax in the welcoming ground floor 

dining area, where you can enjoy 

great service and a range of food and 

beverage catering for all tastes. 

The hotel’s convivial restaurant is 

open from 6.30am every day for 

breakfast and throughout the day 

with lunch, moving on to a sumptuous 

dinner menu. The diverse range of 

New Zealand and International dishes 

is accompanied by a comprehensive 

wine list designed to cater for all 

requirements. 

A bar menu is available throughout 

the day and evening so you can drop 

in and unwind to your heart’s content 

whenever you please. Enjoy a relaxing 

drink and a delicious meal in the 

Brydone Hotel Oamaru’s friendly T-Bar 

Restaurant and Brasserie. 

For business travellers your stay can 

be productive as well as comfortable, 

with the hotel offering four stylish 

conference rooms (with conference 

equipment available) for meetings and 

functions. The hotel that can cater for 

as many as 200 people. 

Take it easy with your whole family 

in this charming, considerate and 

child-friendly hotel. Step out from the 

19th century elegance of the Brydone 

for some 21st century exercise at the 

nearby gym and aquatic centre or 

simply relax to your heart’s content 

in a captivating hotel that is perfectly 

equipped to help you enjoy your stay 

in Oamaru. 

nortHstar motel bar & 

restaurant 

Located in the north of Oamaru, head 

down to the Northstar where you will 

feel right at home and find the best 

food and service! Their joint motels 

and restaurant offer stylish modern 

accommodation, while the restaurant 

is more than happy to cater to your 

every need. 

Northstar’s motel units offer 

affordably priced accommodation in 

Oamaru and each motel unit features 

your choice of either a super king size 

bed or two king single beds, a large 

cosy couch, full kitchen facilities and a 

modern bathroom. 

The complex 

is perfect for 

events, parties 

and corporate 

functions. Book 

out its Restaurant 

and Bar and enjoy 

a fully catered meal, 

complemented by 

a great range of 

New Zealand and 

Australian wines. For 

large groups, book 

out the Northstar 

Restaurant and Motels and enjoy the 

convenience of a short walk home to 

your motel accommodation and the 

end of your evening. 

Elegantly furnished Superior units, 

Family units and Disability units offer 

the ideal motel accommodation for 

couples, individuals and corporate 

travellers as well as families, groups 

or sports teams. Two interconnecting 

units create a large space, with the 

option of privacy when required. 

End an exciting day in Oamaru at 

Northstar Restaurant and Bar where 

quality food is affordably priced. Open 

for lunch and dinner 7 days a week 

and for breakfasts on request, the 

Restaurant prides itself on delicious 

cuisine that uses as much local 

produce as possible and is beautifully 

presented. 

Enjoy a glass of Otago wine or beer 

before dinner while enjoying the 

latest 

sport on Northstar’s 

big screen TVs. Or, 

stay late and soak 

up the ambience 

with an after-dinner 

coffee by the fire 

in the lounge area. 

Room service is 

also available to 

all Northstar Motel 

units. 

Families and 

children are 

welcome, and the 

restaurant offers a children’s 

dinner and dessert menu. Furnished 

with large tables, group bookings 

can easily be accommodated as well 

as functions and events. Enquiries 

are welcome anytime to discuss your 

party’s needs. 

The onsite restaurant also makes 

Northstar Motel the perfect 

accommodation of choice for business 

travellers wanting an accessible dining 

option. 

~ 

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 is 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 dessert that 

will make your mouth water. The Brydone 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 The Oamaru Oamaru Trust Trust manage manage four 4 businesses businesses in in the the hospitality hospitality industry industry 

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

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

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

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

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

a week. 

The Trust strives to provide quality accommodation, food, beverage and 

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

entertainment for both Oamaru locals and visitors to the area. 

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

The The Oamaru Licensing Trust Trust board board who who act act as the as the Oamaru Oamaru based based 

committee for for Lion Lion Foundation funding applications have have distributed 

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

acknowledges the the continuous support support that that OLT OLT businesses businesses receive receive from 

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

back into the community. 

returned back into the community. 

115 Thames Street, Oamaru | www.brydonehotel.co.nz | Phone 03 433 0480

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southern holiday destinations oamaru | MarCh 2018 

on tour WitH cycle 

ventures 

Cycle Ventures is a local adventure 

company based in Oamaru providing 

quality bespoke cycling and climbing 

tours. Recently, the company began 

operating two trading names to 

accommodate the individual aspects 

of their expanding dual business. 

The climbing aspect has more of a 

school and education focus, although 

there are often enquiries from tourists 

and visitors interested in climbing, 

while the newly opened cycle shop 

is the HQ of Cycle Ventures and is 

located opposite the brewery. 

It sells and hires e-bikes as well as 

selling bikes and all the company’s 

products from cycle hire to helmets 

and can also provide repairs. Cycle 

hire includes; mountain bikes, kids 

bikes and trailers, plus hire of car bike 

trailers and tow-bar bike carriers. 

Cycle Ventures exceptional 

knowledge of the region has 

helped them put together amazing 

experiences and allowed them to 

showcase the great outdoors they 

love. Joining a tour or allowing them to 

design your adventures, will assure you 

of 20 years experience and delivery of 

an unforgettable first class trip. 

The company’s adventures include; 

rock climbing, plus day and fully 

inclusive cycle tours on the Alps 2 

Ocean Cycle Trail. As well as riding 

trips from 2 hours to several days, a 

big focus for current season is day trip 

cycling. 

Cycle Ventures also offers morning 

shuttles to Duntroon so that people 

can ride back to Oamaru on the last 

section of the magnificent Alps2Ocean 

Trail. It comprises a 54km section with 

45kms off road and is a highlight of 

the trail with a tunnel, a bridge and 

limestone scenery. 

For further information take a look 

at the website www.verticalventures. 

co.nz 

Or give Vertical Ventures NZ Ltd a 

call on 03 434 5010 / 021 894427 

VISIT OUR NEW SHOP - 4 WANSBECK ST, OAMARU 

BIKE SERVICE PLANS FROM $45 • BIKE SALES 

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • BIKE HIRE 

FOR THE A20 RIDER: TOURS. BIKE HIRE. CLEAN & 

CHECK SERVICES. A20 MERCHANDISE. 

EscapE to thE Waitaki 

Explore the Waitaki for a weekend, stopover or holiday of variety that 

provides the perfect escape for all ages, stages and interests. 

Adventure in Waitaki whether it is on 2 legs, 2 wheels, in the air or on 

the ground! Ride some or all of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, go gliding 

or hot air ballooning at Omarama, go rock climbing with local guides or 

head for the hydro lakes for fishing, boating or camping. 

Nature in Waitaki lets you visit Oamaru’s Blue Penguin Colony, visit 

seals at Shag Point, discover unique natural formations like Elephoant 

Rocks, the Clay Cliffs, the Fossil Trail and the famous Moeraki Boulders. 

Cultural Heritage in Waitaki encompasses the magnificent whitestone 

buildings of the Victorian Heritage Precinct where you will find galleries, 

shops, restaurants and artisan crafts; galleries and museums and the 

distinctive Steampunk HQ. Visit Totara Estate, Clark’s Mill or follow the 

heritage trail that commemorates the life and work of author Janet 

Frame. 

Fine Food in Waitaki combines award winning restaurants, fresh local 

produce from land and sea and Oamaru’s famous Whitestone Cheese. 

There is a Whisky Collection, a brewery and a number of local vineyards 

and cellar doors in Waitaki Valley. 

Relax in Waitaki which boasts many accommodation options whether 

historic hotel, homestay, farmstay, motel or camping. Soak your cares 

away at Omarama’s hot tubs, browse Oamaru’s markets and shops, see a 

show at the Opera House or turn back time and enjoy the town’s annual 

Victorian Heritage Festival every November. 

a meander on main street 

Thames Street is Oamaru’s modern 

commercial hub and complements the 

nearby historic precinct with a variety 

of shops, services and accommodation. 

Alongside its wide thoroughfare and 

easy parking, you’ll find well known 

stores and franchises, locally owned 

boutiques and a plethora of delightful 

cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels; 

among them: 

REALFood PAntRy is just off Thames 

on Eden Street and is home to quality 

ingredients for baking, cooking, treats 

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 

and brewing. You’ll also find a selection 

of organic and gluten free products, bulk 

fruit and nuts, herbs and spices. Offering 

a back to basics approach to food you 

will also find recipes, new ideas and 

friendly advice. 

LAgondA tEARooMS, an iconic New 

Zealand style of milk bar, ice-cream 

parlour and tearoom. Offering selections 

for morning and afternoon tea, lunches 

and takeaways, Lagonda is also a Coach 

Travel Centre and 7 day a week comfort 

and refreshment stop for bus travellers 

to and from Oamaru. As well as indoor 

and outdoor seating, the tearoom 

also has several internet terminals for 

customer use. 

tHE RooSt is a popular stop for 

locals and visitors alike. Offering an allday 

breakfast, lunch, cabinet food and 

wonderful coffee, customers are assured 

of fine food, excellent service and an 

atmosphere of welcome. 

As well as a varied breakfast menu, 

open sandwiches and delicious cakes 

and baked items, there is a good 

selection of gluten free food which many 

customers appreciate. 

Most of the food at the Roost is made 

on the premises and is complemented 

by the taste and flavour of coffee made 

with top quality Bruno Rossi coffee 

beans. 

Located in the main street and open 

7am -4pm every day, the café is easy to 

find, but once discovered you will want 

to come home to roost – often! Visit The 

Roost Café on www.Facebook.com for 

more details. 

WWW.VERTICALVENTURES.CO.NZ 

+64 21 894 427 

VERTVENTURES@GMAIL.COM 

Grains & Flours 

Peas, Beans & Lentils 

Herbs & Spices 

Organic & Gluten Free Products 

International Foods 

Cake Decorating Supplies 

Brewing Supplies 

Confectionery & Treats 

SERIOUS FOOD & GOOD COFFEE 

OAMARU 

30 THAMES STREET 

PH 03 434 1165 

WARM & WELCOME AMBIENCE 

BRUNO ROSSI COFFEE (FAIR TRADE) 

10 EDEN STREET, OAMARU 9400 

P 03 433 1433 

M 027 357 6590 

E info@realfoodpantry.co.nz

MARCH 2018 | oamaru 


brydone WHoleFoods 

presence on Harbour 

6kms south of Oamaru you will find 

Brydone Wholefoods Store. Located 

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 

their large walk in chiller for freshness. 

The freezers and fridges are crammed 

with local and organic meats including 

a wide range of dairy and non dairy 

products and the deli has the famous 

GameKeeper meats from Kurow. 

In addition to the store’s extensive 

grocery lines, they also stock 

environmentally friendly household 

and healthcare products, the NZ 

Biogro certified Viola range and the 

well renowned Weleda products 

including their baby range. 

You will find products that are glutenfree, 

dairy-free and refined sugar-free, 

as well as paleo and vegan lines, while 

the 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. As well as 

offering a courier service for out-oftown-folk, 

customers can shop online 

or enjoy the recently opened coffee 

lounge in store. 

Brydone Wholefoods Store is open 

Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 

10am-4.30pm and from 10am-4.30pm 

on Sundays too. 

Phone 03 4346744 or email 

brydonewholefoods@gmail.com 

Presence on Harbour is situated in 

the old Connell and Cloves Building 

in Oamaru’s picturesque Victorian 

Precinct. Offering “groovy stuff for 

groovy people, Presence on Harbour 

specialises in New Zealand arts and 

crafts, kiwiana and merino possum 

knitwear. 

Either online or shopping in person, 

you will find gifts for all occasions 

including weddings, engagements, 

baby showers, housewarmings, or 

simply an irresistible item to indulge 

yourself! A variety of kiwiana easily 

provides the ideal gift for friends and 

relatives in New Zealand or those 

overseas to remind them of home. 

The selection at Presence on Harbour 

includes Oamaru-themed cards, 

T shirts, magnets as well as iconic 

designs, prints and posters by New 

Zealand artists and photographers. 

The exquisite range of knitwear by 

Koru and Native World features jackets, 

cardigans, shrugs, ponchos socks, hats, 

gloves, jerseys and children’s wear. 

The inviting shop at 1 Harbour St 

Oamaru is open 7 days a week from 

September until May and welcomes 

customers to browse, buy and enjoy 

the ambience of Presence by name 

and by nature! 

For further information and 

inspiration call 027 4395170 or visit 

www.presenceonharbour.co.nz 

revamped Quality and FasHion style in 

oamaru 

For more than 10 years Zelie Allan has delighted customers 

at her Revamp clothing store in Oamaru. Specialising in 

clean, up to date, quality labels, she sells pre-owned fashion 

clothing and accessories that are sourced from all over the 

South Island. 

Zelie began Revamp when she realised many women 

struggled to find clothing that would fit nicely. Customers 

now come from as far away as Nelson and Invercargill and 

enjoy “the buzz of a bargain” and quality clothes they can 

afford. She sources clothes in a range of sizes and styles 

to suit all ages from children to grandmothers, as well as a 

small selection of men’s clothes too. 

A year ago Zelie opened her Style store right across the 

road from Revamp. Here, customers will find new fashion 

clothing and the only place in the South Island where 

some of Zelie’s distinctive Australian brands are available. 

Revamp Clothing 

“I began Style in the back room of Revamp to test the 

market” says Zelie. “With online interest it all grew from 

there until I needed new premises and the business has 

gone from strength to strength.” 

Zelie and her staff find it rewarding to see people happy 

with what they purchase and enjoy the personal help that 

they provide. Focusing on women’s wear, most items at 

Style are available up to size 16, with some ranges up to 

22-24. 

Revamp is open at 409 Thames Highway from 10.30-4.30 

Monday to Friday and 11-2pm Saturdays. 

Style is open at 358 Thames Highway from 9-5pm 

Monday to Friday and 11-3pm Saturdays. 

So make sure you have time to stop and shop on your next 

visit to Oamaru or find Revamp and Style on Facebook! 

get out & about! 

BRYDONE 

WHOLEFOODS STORE 

ORgaNic & NaTuRaL FOOD SpEciaLiSTS 

Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm 

Saturday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm 

Shop online! 

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 

Like us on Facebook 

6km south of 

Oamaru on 

State Highway 1 

just past 

Totara School 

BRYDONE 

WHOLEFOODS 

STORE 

Tops • Jeans • Jackets • Cardies 

Trousers • Coats • Jewellery 

Shorts • Tunics • Dresses • Scarves 

Handbags • Shoes • 1/2 Price Rack 

We hire: 

• Cars 

• Vans 

• Bicycles 

• Caravans 

• 4WD Doublecab 

Truck 

Open 

Saturday 

11am - 3pm to 

shop at your 

leisure 

358 Thames Highway, North End Oamaru 

Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 

& Saturday 11am - 3pm • Phone 437 1358 

409 Thames Highway, North End Oamaru 

Open Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm 

& Saturday 11am - 2pm • Phone 437 1336 

Shuttle Service 

to Mt Cook 

From Oamaru 

or Timaru/ 

Christchurch/ 

Dunedin airports 

smash palace - 1 Meek Street, Oamaru 

Phone 03 433 1444 • geoff@spo.co.nz

10 | 

southern holiday destinations tekapo | MarCh 2018 

stargazing From a mountain top WitH eartH & sky 

Earth & Sky operates its unique 

Stargazing and Observatory Tours at 

the University of Canterbury Mt John 

Observatory and Cowan’s Observatory 

in Lake Tekapo. Providing guests 

the only tour option where horizon 

to horizon views of the spectacular 

night skies across the vast Mackenzie 

Basin can be seen from mountaintop 

locations. 

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 of Mt 

John gives rise to cooler mountain 

air making it New Zealand’s leading 

location for a Research Observatory. 

The small resident population 

contribute to minimizing the impact 

of light pollution. The Mackenzie 

District Council’s lighting ordnance’s 

introduced in the 1980’s, enforces all 

lights to be shaded preventing light 

lake tekapo cottages 

Lake Tekapo Cottages offers self 

contained holiday accommodation in 

one of the South Island’s most scenic 

settings. Nestled in a large garden 

amid mature trees, a selection of 

charming cottages of varying size, 

accommodate between 2 and 8 guests. 

Well sited for both mountain views 

and privacy, the cottages allow 

independent visitors to enjoy a countrystyle 

stay with modern comforts and 

village amenities close by. Tekapo has 

become a year-round destination with 

water sports, hot springs, skating, ski 

fields, scenic flights to Mt Cook and a 

World Heritage Night Sky attraction at 

Mt John. 

As well as their self contained 

cottages, the company also manage 

a number of well appointed holiday 

homes that are also available for rent. 

For further information and bookings 

visit www.laketekapocottages.co.nz 

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 

first 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. 

Mt John and Cowan’s Observatory’s 

provide an awesome location with a 

truly magical astronomy experience 

provided by Earth & Sky. As the 

founders of astro-tourism, Earth & 

Sky prides itself on offering an award 

winning premium night time star 

attraction to visitors from all around 

the world. Showing first-hand why an 

Earth & Sky stargazing tour provides 

the nation’s best and most outstanding 

‘window to our Universe’. 

Tour bookings – 03 680 6960 

Web – www.earthandsky.co.nz (online 

booking available) 

PROUD TO SERVE MEALS PREPARED WITH 

LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS 

NZ WINES, MONTEITH’S CRAFT BEERS, 

ALLPRESS ESPRESSO 

Casual café-style meals for breakfast and 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 DAILY FROM 10AM. 

DINNER SERVED FROM 5PM. 

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL 

FOR DINNER. 

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 

take yourselF to 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 oR 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 oR 

ExPLoRIng 

Go stargazing to view the World 

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 

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 oR 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. 

Indulge in the taste of fresh or smoked 

salmon and sashimi at the Mt Cook 

Alpine Salmon Farm between Tekapo 

and Twizel. 

But for gastro-pub goodness treat 

yourself at Mackenzie Café, Bar and Grill. 

Offering casual café style dining during 

the day with relaxed pub atmosphere in 

the evening, you can choose from the a 

la carte or specialty stonegrill menu. 

StAy PLAy And 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. 

In winter there is ice skating and the 

popular ice slide, while nearby are the 

local ski resorts of Round Hill, Ohau and 

Mt Dobson.

MARCH 2018 | moeraki 


a 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 yellow-eyed 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 minutes drive away. 

moeraki boulders caFé, 

bar & giFt sHop 

Some 60 million years ago, the 

concretions we know as the Moeraki 

Boulders started forming on the ocean 

floor. Centuries of coastline erosion 

have revealed a spectacular view of 

these curiously large spherical rocks. 

Maori legend refers to the Moeraki 

Boulders as the wreckage from a 

large Waka (sailing canoe) and are 

said to represent the fishing nets and 

calabashes that were washed ashore 

and then turned into stone. The larger 

Moeraki Boulders are as big as 3 

metres in diameter and weigh several 

tons whilst the smaller boulders can 

resemble an over inflated football. 

With so much natural interest on 

Koekohe Beach, (located between 

Moeraki Village and Hampden), the 

Moeraki Boulders Café, Bar and Gift 

shop was built. With a pleasant walk 

through regenerating native bush, 

visitors can rest inside with a drink 

or have a meal on the sunny deck 

enjoying the magic coastal vista. 

The Moeraki Boulders Cafe, Bar & 

Gift Shop is a 7 day a week family run 

business, operated by Scott and Sarah 

Johnston. The Cafe & Bar and Gift 

Shop are perched on top of the hill 

directly above the famous landmark 

and are shaped to look like large 

boulders. 

The Cafe has seating capacity for 120 

people inside and 40 outside on the 

large deck overlooking the Boulders. 

Large bi-folding doors open up onto 

the deck which is popular on a warm 

sunny day, while the café’s large open 

fire provides cosy warmth on a cold 

winters day. The facility is designed 

to cater for large groups as well as 

individuals and couples looking for a 

bite to eat. 

The Gift Shop located adjacent to 

the Cafe has a wide variety of quality 

stock for both locals and tourists alike, 

including the beautiful Evolve range 

of jewellery, clothing, giftware and 

souvenirs. 

moeraki Haven oF vieWs 

and Hospitality 

The Moeraki Tavern has plenty to 

boast about; it’s the only pub in the 

village, it’s under new ownership, it 

prides itself on a warm welcome and 

good food and it provides spectacular 

harbour views for free! 

In October 2017 Craig Brett, Abbie 

Murrell and Stew and Jackie Beach 

forsook Nelson for a new lifestyle as 

the new owners and business partners 

of the tavern in Moeraki Village. Their 

vision was to give visitors a hospitality 

experience they would remember, 

whether they lived locally or were 

visitors to the region. 

The light, bright, premises is further 

enhanced by outdoor tables for 

savouring both the menu and the 

harbourside venue. Offering a range 

of beverages, main meals, bar snacks 

and takeaways, customers are assured 

of prompt, friendly service, quality 

food and generous quantities. There 

is a selection of local beers and 

regional wines as well as great coffee, 

while menu highlights include seafood 

chowder, blue cod and succulent 

ribeye steak. A children’s menu is also 

available and large groups can be 

catered for, although booking ahead 

is advisable. 

Moeraki Tavern is open daily from 

11am until late. A warm welcome awaits 

all customers whether it’s a stop 

over to discover the famous Moeraki 

Boulders nearby, a stay in the village 

to discover local fishing and wildlife 

attractions or simply the reputation 

for good food at the pub with a view. 

For further information visit www. 

waitakinz.com, find them on Facebook 

or phone them on 03 439 4705. 

moeraki 

Open 11am - 7 days a week 

144 Haven Street, Moeraki 

Phone (03) 439 – 4705 

publife@moerakitavern.com 

moerakitavern.com 

‘A Little Slice of Paradise’ 

Try our Juicy Ribeye Steak, Moeraki Seafood 

Chowder or Delicious Blue Cod meals 

Restaurant Cooks all day from 11am till Late 

Family friendly, stunning sea views, Free WiFi 

Bookings for large groups 

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 

The Moeraki Boulders 

Cafe, Bar & Gift Shop 

nestled directly above 

the Famous Moeraki 

Boulders 

• Fresh Seafood Meals 

• Quality Meals, Snacks & 

Beverages served all day 

• Gift Shop with extensive 

range 

• Free Wifi 

• Feed the Alpaca and Deer 

Direct on State Highway One 

(76km North of Dunedin, 38km South of Oamaru) 

www.moerakiboulders.co.nz 

info@moerakiboulders.co.nz

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southern holiday destinations dunedin | MarCh 2018 

WINTER 

EVENTS 

i n d u n e d i n 

MARcH 2018 

Wednesdays from 3 March-30 May 

Drawing Salon, Olveston 

APRIL 2018 

Sat 01 April- Ed Sheeran in Concert 

Forsyth Barr Stadium 

Sat 7 April- Women’s Lifestyle Expo, TBA 

Sun 8 April - Sunday Blues Concert 

Botanic Gardens 

Sat 28 April - Autumn Colours Outing, 

Olveston 

MAy 2018 

Sun 6 May - Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 

Regent Theatre 

Sat 12 May - Super Rugby, Highlanders vs 

Lions, Forsyth Barr Stadium 

Tue 29 May - Beyond the Barricade Medley 

of Songs from Musicals, Regent Theatre 

JUnE 2018 

Fri 1 June - Super Rugby, Highlanders vs 

Hurricanes, Forsyth Barr Stadium 

Sat 2 June - Heath Franklin Comedy, Mayfair 

Theatre 

Thu 13 June - An Evening with Simon 

O’Neill,Dunedin Town Hall 

Sat 30 June - Heath Quartet, Glenroy 

Auditorium 

JULy 2018 

Sat 14 July - Super Rugby 

Highlanders vs Rebels, Forsyth Barr 

Stadium 

Sat 14 July - Macbeth, Fortune Theatre 

AUgUSt 2018 

Thu 2 Aug - Golden Era of Musicals 

Mosgiel Coronation Hall 

Sat 11 Aug - Hansel & Gretel,Fortune Theatre 

Sun 12 Aug - Ensemble Zefiro, Glenroy 

Auditorium 

SEPtEMBER 2018 

Sat 1 Sep - Pink – Beautiful Trauma Concert, 

Forsyth Barr Stadium 

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 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. 

toitu otago sEttlErs 

MusEuM 

dunedin’s cHinese garden 

VISIT AND EXPLORE THE ONLY 

AUTHENTIC SCHOLAR’S GARDEN 

IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE 

• Learn about the Dunedin Chinese 

Settlers in our alleyway exhibition. 

Explore Dunedin’s 

stories at one of 

New Zealand’s most 

innovative museums 

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 from Dunedin’s sister 

city of Shanghai. The Garden features 

hand-made wooden buildings, tiles, 

bricks, lattice-work and hand-finished 

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 great place to bring children 

in the school holidays with plenty of 

activities to keep them entertained 

including garden hunts, costumes and 

arts and crafts. Parents can take some 

time out in the Tea House and enjoy 

traditional Chinese tea and treats. 

• Savour traditional tea and dumplings 

in the enchanting teahouse. 

• Create memories and dress up in 

traditional Chinese costume. 

OPEN DAILY: 10am – 5pm 

ADMISSION: Adult $9 | Under 13 FREE 

(maximum three per adult) 

ANNUAL PASS: $20 

03 477 3248 

Cnr Cumberland and Rattray Streets 

(beside Toitu – Otago Settlers Museum) 

www.dunedinchinesegarden.com 

OPEN 7 DAYS | FREE ENTRY | FREE WIFI 

10am – 5pm 

31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 

P (03) 477 5052 

www.toituosm.com 

EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE 

and bookings throughout New Zealand 

NEW ZEALAND’S OFFICIAL VISITOR INFORMATION NETWORK 

Visitor Centre 

50 The Octagon 

PHONE 03 474 3300 

EMAIL visitor.centre@dcc.govt.nz 

WEBSITE www.isitedunedin.co.nz

MARCH 2018 | dunedin 


priDE oF thE south 

Dunedin is home to the iconic 

Speight’s Brewery. Having recently 

been through an extensive redevelopment, 

a visit to the Brewery 

will mean you get to experience both 

old and new aspects of this unique 

site. 

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 award-winning 

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 experience a 

tailored tasting. 

Visitors will be taken around the Old 

Brew Floor of the Brewery learning 

about our brewing process before 

discovering the 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 visit the Speight’s Brewery 

shop where a large selection of 

genuine Speight’s gear is available. 

If you are looking for great southern 

fare in generous portions and all of 

the Speight’s range fresh from the tap, 

please visit the Speight’s Ale House 

right next door to the Brewery. 

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 

you will hear about the history of 

Cadbury and learn about the 

chocolate making process 

(including tastings of the 

various elements along 

the way.) You will get to 

see a chocolate tempering 

demonstration and even 

create a little marvelous 

creation taster of your own with 

our liquid chocolate train. 

The experience concludes with our 

unique “chocolate fall” and then onto 

the Cadbury World retail shop, where 

there is a mouth watering range 

of Cadbury products and unique 

branded merchandise items. 

Cadbury World also has a café with 

a selection of savoury and sweet 

options available, including a range 

of Specialty Hot chocolates. 

The café is open to the 

public as well as those doing 

a tour, but by showing your 

tour ticket a 10% discount 

is offered off your café 

food/beverage 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

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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. 

Led by knowledgeable guides, 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. 

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. 

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. For more information visit 

- www.albatross.org.nz 

Don’t miss... 

your only chance to see... 

The world’s only mainland 

breeding colony of 

Royal Albatross 

www.albatross.org.nz 

DunEDin railWays taiEri gorgE 

Welcome aboard Dunedin Railways Taieri Gorge – one of 

the world’s great train trips and an experience you should 

not miss. 

Departing from Dunedin’s beautiful railway station the 

train begins its scenic journey into some of New Zealand’s 

most ever-changing, spectacular and iconic scenery. 

The train travels through the Southern parts of Dunedin 

city until it arrives at Wingatui junction where it turns 

off onto the Taieri branch. From here the train sneaks 

across the Taieri Plains and climbs into the Taieri Gorge, 

a narrow and deep gorge carved out over aeons by the 

ancient Taieri River. The train negotiates the gorge with 

ease as it travels through ten tunnels and over countless 

bridges and viaducts. The natural wonders combined 

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. 

with the challenge of man made engineering will leave you 

amazed, but somehow the railway blends into the natural 

environment perfectly. It is a wonderful example of the 

sheer determination of early railway pioneers. 

The train will stop or slow down at various scenic points 

along the way for photos where you can disembark and 

stretch your legs and enjoy the best of beauty, peace 

and quiet that nature has to offer. Stand on the open air 

platforms while the train moves or enjoy a quiet drink and 

food while our train manager tells the story of the nature 

and history of the area in an entertaining and informative 

live commentary. 

This is an all weather trip that will suit individuals, families 

or groups alike! Daily departures year round. 

olveston Historic 

Home 

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. 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. 

Visiting Olveston is by guided tour only. 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



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 Albatross Centre, Larnach Castle and Penguin Place. 

a World class stately Home 

Larnach Castle is undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s 

finest 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 benefit 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 

finest materials were imported to befit 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 finally 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 magnificent Victorian interior, resplendent 

with architectural details, elaborate fittings and antique 

furniture, 35 acres of garden have been re-developed by 

Margaret Barker into “Garden of International Significance” 

status. In 2017 the castle celebrated 50 years of dedicated 

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 the 

company’s email monarch@wildlife.co.nz or website www. 

wildlife.co.nz 

ownership by the Barker family. 

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. 

For further information visit www.larnachcastle.co.nz or 

email deborah@larnachcastle.co.nz 

blue penguins 

pukekura 

Everyone loves 

penguins! Discover 

Korora, Little 

Blue Penguins, 

the world’s 

smallest 

penguins in 

their natural 

habitat on the 

picturesque 

Otago Peninsula 

and see them scurry 

home to their cliff side burrows at 

the end of the day. A purpose-built 

observation platform and boardwalk 

at the beach provide the most natural 

way to view the little penguins without 

disturbing them. 

Blue Penguins Pukekura is operated 

as a conservation kaitiakitanga 

partnership between the Royal 

Albatross Centre, the Otago Peninsula 

Trust and the 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 Café and Souvenir Shop on 

site. Reservations are recommended 

as the tour fills fast. For more 

information please visit www. 

bluepenguins.co.nz 

Discover korora... 

the worlds smallest 

penguin... scurrying home 

each night in their natural 

environment 

www.bluepenguins.co.nz 

Email: info@larnachcastle.co.nz 

www.larnachcastle.co.nz

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moana pool 

tHe Hocken 

Moana Pool is open year round and 

has more to offer than just swimming 

lanes. Bring the children to enjoy the 

fun 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. 

Founded in 1910, the Hocken 

Collections, Uare Taoka o Hākena 

is an Archive, Research Library and 

Art Gallery. The Hocken holds a 

nationally significant collection with 

over 2 million photographs, 200,000 

books, 17,000 artworks, and 10km of 

archives, along with maps, ephemera, 

and audio-visual material focussing 

on New Zealand, the Pacific and 

Antarctica. 

The Hocken Collections owes its 

existence to the vigorous collecting 

and generosity of Thomas Morland 

Hocken (1836-1910). Born in Stamford, 

Lincolnshire, the son of a Wesleyan 

minister, Hocken qualified in medicine 

in 1859 and worked as a ship’s surgeon 

between England and Australia 

until settling in Dunedin in 1862. As 

a doctor, and coroner for 22 years, 

Hocken became one of the city’s 

best-known figures, with a passion for 

collecting materials documenting life 

in New Zealand, the Pacific and early 

Australia. He shared his knowledge 

widely through lectures, exhibitions, 

and published texts. 

The Hocken is part of the University 

of Otago and is open to the public. 

A changing exhibition programme 

featuring items from the collections 

runs throughout the year and free 

Hocken tours are offered every 

Wednesday at 11am and 2pm 

(bookings not required). Please bring 

photo ID for access to the Hocken’s 

research collections. 

garden motel 

MAKE MOANA POOL YOUR HOLIDAY 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 

until 31 March. 

60 LITTLEBOURNE ROAD | DUNEDIN | PH 03 477 4000 

WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/MOANAPOOL 

A DEPARTMENT OF THE DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL 

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 pet-friendly 

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 meeting people from all walks 

of life and ensuring they have a great 

stay in Dunedin” say hosts John and 

Coral Sheppard. 

They are proud of the 3 plus star 

property which 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. 


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discovery starts Here 

After 4 years of planning and 5 

months of construction, Tūhura Otago 

Community Trust Science Centre is 

complete. 

The $2.5 million redevelopment of 

Otago Museum’s former Discovery 

World Tropical Forest was supported 

with $500,000 in funding from the 

Otago Community Trust. Now home 

to over 45 new hands-on science 

interactives and a refreshed Tropical 

Forest butterfly house, Tūhura will also 

encompass the digitally interactive 

Beautiful Science Gallery and 

Perpetual Guardian Planetarium, both 

of which were completed in December 

2015 during stage one of the project. 

An icon of the Tūhura Otago 

Community Trust Science Centre is 

a 7.5 metre-high spiral slide inspired 

by the DNA double helix, funded 

by a $100,000 grant from The Lion 

Foundation. Other key interactives 

include ‘The Void’ infinity room 

experience, a Virtual Body Table 

sponsored by the Marjorie Barclay 

Trust, a Mood Ball and a Tornado. 

Approximately two-thirds of the new 

interactive exhibits were designed 

and manufactured in Germany, by 

world-renowned Hüttinger Interactive 

Exhibitions. 

The refurbished Tropical Forest 

butterfly environment will not only 

house over 1,000 exotic butterflies, 

but also a variety of other species 

including tarantulas, terrapins and 

birds. The Tropical Forest’s newest 

residents include Eurycnema goliath, 

more commonly known as the Goliath 

Stick Insect. Growing up to 25cm in 

length and laying up to 1,000 eggs 

within a 12 month period, visitors will 

be able to get up close and personal 

with these gentle giants on weekends 

and throughout the school holidays. 

The introduction of a new annual 

pass which includes both the Science 

Centre and the Tropical Forest is set 

to ensure the locals can visit these 

attractions as frequently as they 

desire, with the annual price set at 

$40 for a child and $60 for an adult. 

For more information, visit the Otago 

Museum website www.otagomuseum. 

nz or like OM on Facebook to be kept 

up to date.

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emerson’ s breWery & 

taproom 

discover dunedin’s 

diversity 

“Over the past 25 years we have 

been searching for the elusive Holy 

Ale, now Emerson’s has a new spiritual 

home to pursue our quest.” 

Emerson’s is about sharing, so get 

a group together or join one of our 

60 minute guided tours through our 

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. 

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, Dunedin or 

visit www.emersons.co.nz 

The Botanic Gardens occupy 28 

acres in North Dunedin and was 

established by the early settlers. It is 

especially known for its spectacular 

rhododendron collection, Winter 

Garden and Alpine House. The Chinese 

Garden is a unique attraction and on 

the peninsula, Glenfalloch Woodland 

Garden is also popular. 

Baldwin Street is purported to be 

the world’s steepest residential street. 

There are races up it and down it and 

a fundraising event every year when 

millions of numbered Jaffa sweets are 

let loose at the top! 

Moana Pool is halfway up Stuart 

Street and has great facilities including 

an Olympic sized pool, diving pool, 

kids pool, hydro slide and fitness 

centre. 

Forsyth Barr Stadium is New 

Zealand’s only covered natural turf 

stadium with the versatility to host 

large sporting and cultural events. 

Surfing occurs at Dunedin’s popular 

St Clair Beach, you can stroll the sands 

of nearby St Kilda or the beaches of 

the peninsula such as Tunnel Beach 

with its fossils and sandstone arch. 

Dunedin Public Art Gallery is located 

in the Octagon and showcases local, 

national and international art. 

Otago Museum houses all manner of 

rare objects and special exhibitions 

but its best known attraction in the live 

butterfly rainforest experience, while 

the Toitu Settlers Museum records the 

history of Dunedin’s settlement and 

Scottish roots.. 

Dunedin’s hills and harbour offer 

several popular self guided walks 

including Signal Hill, Mt Cargill, 

Pineapple Track and around the city’s 

historic streets and buildings. 

Heritage is alive and well in Dunedin; 

Larnach’s Castle, Olveston, Otago 

University, 

The Casino, the Railway Station, First 

Church and the Law Courts. 

Natural Heritage abounds on the 

peninsula where you can see Royal 

Albatross, penguin colonies, fur seals 

and other marine attractions. 

BrEWErY 

TOUr 

cable court motel 

With 30 well-appointed studio 

and bedroom units, Cable Court 

Motel can ensure comfort and 

convenience during your stay in 

Dunedin. The ensuite rooms vary 

in size to accommodate couples, 

families or business travellers and 

include Sky TV and free Wifi with 

either a kitchenette of full kitchen 

facilities. 

The self-contained 

accommodation features off-street 

parking, is two minutes from the 

nearest bus and within easy reach 

of shops, cafes and restaurants. 

As well as being an ideal base 

for discovering Dunedin’s iconic 

city and peninsula attractions, 

the Cable Court Motel is superbly 

situated within walking distance of 

Dunedin Hospital, the University 

and the Forsyth Barr Stadium. 

Brewery tours and tastings daily from 10am. 

Taproom & Restaurant 10am till late. 

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

• FREE Wi-Fi & carparking 

• Close to University, Hospital, Stadium & city centre 

Quote ‘Star’ when booking to get best available rate! 

www.cablecourtmotel.co.nz 0800 838 525



Have a Wild time in 

dunedin tHis april 

kingsgate – tHe ideal 

location 

Wild Dunedin's NZ Festival of Nature 

from 20-25th April offers over 60 

events celebrating land, water, wildlife, 

sea and sky. Many of these events are 

free and wildlife tourism operators are 

offering generous discounts during 

the festival. 

There is something of interest for 

everyone in the six day festival. Take 

the walks as an example. Challenge 

yourself with a bit of an up hill walk 

to help raise funds for feeding the 

wildlife at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. 

Walk the coastal forest and along the 

estuary on a boardwalk. 

Dr Jane Goodall said of Orokonui, "My 

time there (Orokonui Ecosanctuary) 

was especially important me because 

it gave me some idea of how New 

Zealands native bush and wildlife used 

to look like and how it used to sound 

like. And its a wonderful example of 

Nature's resilience once dedicated 

people give her a chance." 

If you want to experience cultural 

history as well as the dramatic 

Huriawa Peninsula join Brendan of 

Puketeraki Rūnanga for easy walking 

guided tour at Karitane. Or be part of 

guided Nature Ramble of regenerating 

coastal forest and wetlands on the 

farm where the rare Yellow-Eyed 

Penguin is protected at Penguin Place 

on the Otago Peninsula. 

Take a day trip and go by train into 

Dunedin City's hinterland through the 

dramatic Taieri Gorge stopping off 

for a special festival guided walk to 

Sutton Salt Lake before carrying on 

by train to Middlemarch for lunch. 

Wild Dunedin has invited the arts 

community to join in the celebrations 

and an hour's walking tour around 

some of the international and local 

street artworks in the centre of the 

city will celebrate both art and nature 

with stories of the animals depicted in 

the street art. 

The festival is annual event that is 

anchored to April 22nd when we join 

other countries around the world to 

celebrate Earth Day. On Earth Day 

this year we have Fortune Theatre 

presenting a rehearsed play reading 

of "2071: the world we will leave 

our grandchildren". Chris Rapley's 

compelling and timely look at climate 

change was written with leading 

British playwright Duncan MacMillan. 

Earth Day's campaign in 2018 is to 

call for a stop to one use plastic bags 

and two touring zero-waste nomads 

are stopping off on their national tour 

to be part of the festival. They will 

present two free workshops on how 

to become a zero waste household 

and making skin care and bathroom 

products from waste products. 

This is just a sample of the more than 

60 events over 6 days of festival. It 

is an opportunity to visit the Yellow- 

Eyed Penguins, NZ Furseal, NZ Sea 

Lion, the Royal Albatross, Pukekura 

the Little Blue Penguins, Takahe, and 

Tuatara all at a discounted rate over 

the festival. 

As Dr Jane Goodall said, "You 

(people of Dunedin) are so lucky to 

have so much amazing wildlife right 

there at your front doorstep". So join 

us in celebrating our amazing wildlife 

from 20-25 April. Booking information 

will be available mid March on www. 

wilddunedin.nz 

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin 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. 

In house dining at Jimmy Cook’s 

Kiwi Kitchen sets the stage for a 

true Kiwi dining experience. Savour a 

mouth-watering selection of steaks, 

seafood, and other authentic Kiwiana 

favourites. And of course, complement 

your delicious meal with a glass of 

local wine. 

With 55 sunny, north facing, wellappointed 

guest rooms, the Kingsgate 

Hotel offers comfort, convenience and 

a warm welcome at any time of the 

year.

20 | 

southern holiday destinations alexandra/clyde | MarCh 2018 

creature 

comFort 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! The 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. 

Melding 

international 

flavours 

in down town Clyde 

Clyde’s newest restaurant 

Paulina’s is well know for 

its fresh ingredients and 

refreshing New Zealand and 

International flavours. 

Open 7 days a week for 

dinner Mon - Sat from 5pm 

and for lunch and dinner 

on Sundays from 12pm. 

From the garden to the plate - fresh veggies and 

herbs flavour many of our dishes and salads. 

6 Naylor Street, Clyde 

Booking: 03-4493236 

info@paulinasrestaurant.co.nz 

www.paulinasrestaurant.co.nz 

paulina’s restaurant 

Located next to the local cinema in 

Clyde, Paulina’s Restaurant was opened 

in 2016 by owner and chef, Paulina 

Corvalan. 

Originally from Chile, but now resident 

in New Zealand since 2004, Paulina has 

introduced locals and visitors to Central 

Otago to her simple, uncomplicated 

food that is wholesome and delicious. 

“We use the plate as our platform to 

serve the kind of cuisine that brings 

unexpected delight” she says. 

A garden has been recently started as 

part of Paulina’s “garden to plate” vision 

and supplies the restaurant with a wide 

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. 

There is a varied selection of 

accommodation to suit all budgets 

including: 10 self-contained units 

sleeping 2 to 9 people, depending on the 

unit; plus 2 and 4 berth standard cabins 

and 300 powered sites for camper vans, 

caravans and tents; with the Matti and 

the Complex and Matti catering for 

larger groups from 16 to 29. 

Clean and comfortable facilities are 

complemented by a TV room, internet 

range of fresh vegetables, flowers and 

herbs. “Summery herbs such as basil, 

parsley, coriander and thyme flavour 

many of the dishes; lamb is served with 

fresh char-grilled vegetables and there 

are lovely garden salads on the menu as 

entrees.” 

As well as fine food, try the restaurant’s 

signature cocktail “Pisco Sour.” The South 

American cocktail is a mix of sweet and 

sharp taste with a texture that changes 

from “cloud like” foam to an icy tang. A 

“must try”! For further information visit 

www.paulinasrestaurant.co.nz 

access, play area, laundry and even an 

ablution block that’s centrally heated in 

winter! 

Located close to 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 plus 

skating and curling in winter, as well as 

the renowned vineyards, wineries, cafes 

and restaurants of the district. 

Ph 03 448 8297 or email info@ahp.nz 

or visit www.ahp.nz 

WINTER 

EVENTS 

i n c e n t r a l o t a g o 

APRIL 2018 

Sun 1 April - Warbirds over 

Wanaka Airshow, Wanaka 

Airport 

Sat 14 April - contact Epic MtB, 

Lake Hayes 

MAy 2018 

Mon 7 May - Ultimate nZ 

Photography tour, Queenstown 

Airport 

JUnE 2018 

Sun 24 June - Queenstown 

Winter Festival, various venues 

thu 28 June - 2018 Ice Hockey 

USA vs cAnAdA, Queenstown 

Arena 

SEPtEMBER 2018 

Sat 01 Sep - gay Ski Week, 

Queenstown various venues 

ALEXANDRA 

HOLIDAY PARK 

44 Manuherikia Rd, Alexandra 

Ph: (03) 448 8297 

info@ahp.nz www.ahp.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” 

• 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!

MARCH 2018 | clyde 


exploring central otago 

by bike 

olivers in clyde 

Established in 1869 by merchant 

Benjamin Naylor, Olivers in Clyde is one of 

Central Otago’s most significant historic 

landmarks with a Heritage NZ category one 

listing. Naylor saw financial opportunity in 

provisioning the many miners that flocked 

to the region’s goldfields and for 

over 100 years the buildings 

have continued to provide 

essential supplies and 

sustenance to locals and 

weary travellers alike. 

Today’s owners, David 

and Andrea Ritchie took 

over Olivers 8 years 

ago, meticulously and 

sympathetically restoring 

the buildings and relaunching 

its boutique 

accommodation. Eleven en 

suited rooms within the old 

stables and the original homestead 

blend the old with the new, creating a 

contemporary ambience integrally linked 

with bygone days. 

The final step in the refurbishment was 

the re-opening of the restaurant in 2015, 

within the stone walls of the original 

Victoria Store. Fresh, clean flavours are the 

hallmark of cuisine at Olivers Restaurant, 

featuring superb local and seasonal 

produce and where a “level of uniqueness’’ 

is providing diners with a memorable 

experience. 

Also, established on site is the 

Victoria Store Brewery and 

Bar, while a new extension 

houses the Merchant of 

Clyde Café and Deli. The 

brewery offers a fine 

selection of craft beers 

on tap, while the café’s 

house-made goods 

cater for early morning 

customers starting the 

Otago Central Rail Trail and 

those wishing to relax during 

the day from the rush of the 

world, have a coffee and fresh local 

pastry in the courtyard! 

Enjoy an architectural, historic and 

gastronomic delight on your next visit to 

Clyde or, for more information visit www. 

olivers.co.nz 

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 fleet with 

its new Trek Roscoe 7’s with features 

such as 27+ wheels and tyres for a 

super smooth ride. All hire bikes have; 

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 fleet of Scott and Haibike 

E-bikes provide 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 

more visitors to 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, baby seats, weehoos and 

“tow- behinds” so that families can get 

on their bikes too. Bike It Now! is also 

a Trek, Scott, Avanti, Hai-bike, Merida 

and Smart Motion authorised dealer, 

selling a wide range of bikes including 

the largest range of e bikes in the 

South Island as well as accessories 

and clothing (including Mons Royale, 

Madison and Leatt) required by 

cyclists. This is complemented by a 

full workshop. The company operates 

7 days a week and is only closed on 

Christmas Day and New Year’s 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 

dunstan House - clyde 

Located in the historic township of 

Clyde, Dunstan House is an iconic building 

offerings boutique bed and breakfast 

accommodation amid heritage precinct 

architecture and ambience. 

With its origins in 1865 during the height 

of the Otago gold rush, the existing 

building was constructed in 1898. Fully 

restored, earthquake strengthened and 

modernised, it retains its historic charm. 

Guests are treated to elegant rooms, each 

with individual décor and modern facilities 

that retain the historic feel, including those 

deep claw-foot baths for a relaxing soak. 

These are complemented by authentic 

architectural features that include the 

original ceilings and wall panelling, the 

elegant handmade wooden staircase and 

bike it now! 

“Sensational Service” 

Muzza_W23 Trip Advisor 

“Couldn’t Ask for More” 

Hamish 2018 

“Freedom machines and all the thinking done for you!” 

roserandom Trip Advisor 

thick stone walls. The colonial veranda 

begs visitors to relax and absorb the 

timeless atmosphere. 

The proud owners, Meredith and Ian 

Kerrisk and their family, are also your 

hosts. They maintain a discreet presence 

while ensuring a relaxed “home away from 

home” atmosphere. 

Clyde is a recognised and popular tourist 

destination. Travellers who, a century ago, 

used to arrive on foot, by Cobb and Co 

stagecoach, or on horseback, now arrive 

by bus, car or bike as they explore the rail 

trail and many other local attractions. 

Dunstan House hosts guests from all over 

the world and throughout New Zealand 

and has a proud history of providing a 

memorable and unique experience. 

• 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 

Clyde - Central Otago 

This beautifully restored 1899 Heritage Hotel on main street historic 

Clyde offers a unique boutique bed and breakfast experience. 

Room rates are: 

Deluxe suite: $260 

Individual period ensuite rooms: $190-$220 

Double period rooms with share bathroom facilities: 

$130-$180 

Rates effective from 1st September 2017 – 1st September 2018 

Central Heating • WIFI • Guest Lounge • Part of the Heritage Precinct 

29 Sunderland Street, Clyde Ph 449-2295 

info@dunstanhouse.co.nz | www.dunstanhouse.co.nz 

Your hosts: Meredith and Ian Kerrisk 

Set within one of Otago’s most significant heritage 

buildings, enjoy the fresh local flavours of award 

winning Olivers Restaurant. 

Taste craft beer brewed onsite or visit the Merchant of 

Clyde café-bakery-deli for Hummingbird coffee and 

delicious baked goods and our own range of preserves 

and condiments. 

Olivers Lodge and Stables provides luxurious heritage 

accommodation in 11 en-suited rooms, within a 

beautiful courtyard setting. 

34 Sunderland Street, Clyde | P 03 449 2600 

bookings@olivers.co.nz | www.olivers.co.nz

22 | 

southern holiday destinations cromWell | MarCh 2018 

Hullabaloo Art Space is a 

contemporary art gallery located 

at 15 Melmore Terrace overlooking 

Lake Dunstan in Cromwell’s Heritage 

Precinct. Run by a collective of 15 

established artists, together they 

present an impressive, professional 

gallery viewing and a must see for all 

art lovers. 

The strength of Hullabaloo is its 

changing variety of art work by all its 

members as well as solo exhibitions 

that revolve every three weeks. The 

gallery is also run and staffed by the 

artists themselves, thus providing 

visitors with the unique experience of 

talking directly with artists about their 

work as well as that of others in the 

collective. 

MEMBER ARtIStS 

Luke Anthony, Sculptor 

Ro Bradshaw, Painter, Mixed Media 

Gail de Jong, Painter 

Lorraine Higgins, Painter 

Rachel Hirabayashi, Painter, Sculptor 

objects 

oF art 

Les Riddell is a craftsman jeweller 

whose Objects of Art showroom 

and workshop is located in an 

historic store within the Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct. He specialises in 

the creation of innovative personal 

jewellery and uniquely artistic 

implements using a variety of 

materials and also runs jewellery 

workshops from time to time . 

All commissioned works are 

handcrafted on site to the 

customers’ individual specifications. 

As well as using fine metals 

including gold, silver, copper, 

platinum, bronze and brass with the 

finest diamonds, pearls and other 

gemstones, creative designs may 

also incorporate bone, wood, steel, 

ivory, stone, titanium and even 

plastic. 

As well as crafting bespoke 

jewellery, your old jewellery can 

be re-designed and recycled into 

new items with contemporary 

appeal. Whether it is jewellery, 

sculpture, art work, or objects with 

an innovative practical purpose, 

Objects of Art can custom make 

your one-off special request. For 

further information visit www. 

objects-of-art.co.nz 

Hullabaloo art space 

Annemarie Hope-Cross, Photographer 

Jillian Porteous, Painter, Ceramicist 

Andi Regan, Sculptor 

Sue Rutherford, Ceramicist 

Eric Schusser, Photographer 

Kay Turner, Jeweller 

Located within the Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct, OCTA provides 

a living gallery space to showcase 

limited edition original prints and 

an eclectic mix of works of art by 

recognised National and International 

artists. 

The gallery’s directors, Gail and Chris 

de Jong, moved to Central Otago 

after successful careers in secondary 

and tertiary art education. In opening 

the gallery they bring their own 

knowledge and enthusiasm to the 

venture. Gail continues her career as 

a painter and Chris, although now 

retired can be prevailed upon to run 

printmaking workshops on request! 

As part of the ever-changing display 

at OCTA you will find works by Chagall, 

Matisse, Braque, Antoni Tapies and 

others alongside well known New 

Zealand artists like Ralph Hotere, Pat 

Hanly, Marilynn Webb, Nigel Brown, 

Marion Vialade, Printmaker 

Nigel Wilson, Painter 

Lynne Wilson, Ceramicist 

Megan Huffadine, Sculptor 

The gallery is open daily from 10am- 

4pm. 

octa gallery 

Kathryn Madill, Olav Nielson, Michel 

Tuffery, Kelvin Mann, Inge Doesburg, 

Jo Ogier, Jim Cooper, “Blue Black” and 

Suzanne Butson 

As well as selected prints, sculptures 

and ceramic pieces, you will also find 

unusual art objects and books of 

historical interest. OCTA Gallery and 

Workshop is located at 71 Melmore 

Terrace in Cromwell’s Historic Precinct 

and welcomes visitors daily from 10am- 

4pm. www.cromwellheritageprecinct. 

co.nz 

seQuoia 

FineWares 

Housed among the heritage 

buildings of Old Cromwell Town, 

Sequoia finewares is a unique 

shopping experience. With a beautiful 

outlook over Lake Dunstan and the 

hills beyond, the store is brimming 

with ideas for your home and gifts. 

Jan has selected old-fashioned 

wooden toys, books, furniture, 

homeware by quality designers 

including CC Interiors, French Country 

Collections, Citta, Robert Gordon 

and Mulberri, fun greeting cards and 

a wonderful collection of designer 

fabrics. You will find local influences 

too, including merino wear, jewellery, 

cards and fabulous hand-printed linen 

and scarves – a wonderful way to 

remember your visit to this dynamic 

Central Otago landscape. 

Browse your way into the back room, 

and you’ll be surprised by pre-loved 

designer wear for women. Revitalise 

your wardrobe with the thoughtful 

selection of dresses, tops, jeans and 

accessories at great prices. 

The Old Cromwell Town precinct 

houses buildings that reflect the town’s 

gold mining and pioneering past, and 

the jetty provides a convenient entry 

point for visiting boats. Admission to 

the precinct is free. Sequoia finewares 

is a treasure trove of quality décor and 

exciting discoveries, so our advice is 

to send the family off to explore the 

heritage buildings, the stables and 

the ducks on Lake Dunstan, while you 

relax and explore at your leisure, and 

then join them at one of the precinct’s 

excellent cafes. 

hullabaloo 

art space 

Contemporary 

artists collective 

showcasing a variety 

of creative disciplines 

Visit us at 

Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct 

Central Otago 

027 600 7106 

www.hullabalooart.co.nz 

info@hullabalooart.co.nz 

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 

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. 

Phone 027 231 7503 | Email octa@artlover.com 

A treasure trove of: 

Homeware | Fabric 

Gifts | Toys 

Designer pre-loved clothes 

• • • 

Open every day 10am till 4pm 

Cromwell Heritage Precinct 

Ph. 03 445 1387 

jan@sequoiafinewares.co.nz

MARCH 2018 | cromWell 


tHe cromWell golF 

course and Facilities 

The Cromwell Golf Course is a sand 

based, links-style course located 

further from the sea than any other 

in New Zealand. Its fairways follow 

the natural lie of the land and feature 

a sandy, wasteland feel, rough with 

patches of marram grass and large 

undulating greens. 

The course has 5 tee locations ranging 

from beginner to championship 

providing a real challenge for all 

levels of golfer and was rated 34th 

(13th in South Island) in the 2017 Top 

Golf Courses of New Zealand list by 

“top100golfourses”. The Cromwell 

course hosts the New Zealand Open 

final qualifying event annually. 

Course facilities include a full 

length driving range, large putting 

and chipping green, on-site PGA 

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 

Professional, fully stocked pro-shop 

along with electric cart, trundle, and 

club hire. 

tHE LocAtIon 

Situated on the 45th parallel, the 

inland location and surrounding 

mountains creates a microclimate 

nearing semi-arid. With less than 

400mm of rain and 2200 hours of 

sunshine per year, golf can be played 

comfortably year-round with dry 

underfoot conditions. 

The golf course is in the centre of 

the town, which in turn is surrounded 

by vineyards and orchards. This 

is the centre of the world renown 

Central Otago Pinot Noir producing 

locations of Bannockburn, Bendigo 

and Lowburn, so wine tasting 

opportunities are numerous. 

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, lifesize 

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. 

The King of Sweden has one. The 

King of Tonga has several. Clinton’s 

have a collection and so has Elton 

John. What? Pieces of glass from 

Höglund Art Glass, of course. 

Höglund Art Glass has a reputation 

which extends beyond the shores 

of New Zealand. Created by glass 

artists Ola Höglund and Marie 

Simberg-Höglund and their family, 

their stunning glass is sought after 

worldwide by avid collectors and 

people who appreciate the beauty 

and skill evident in each blown piece. 

Ola and Marie have been dedicated to 

the development of their distinguished 

art glass that are held in galleries and 

private collections around the world 

for the past 35 years and the Höglund 

glassblowing dynasty is one of our 

national treasures. 

Well established in Nelson they have 

recently launched the Höglund Art 

Glass Gallery in Central Otago. Marie 

bloWn 

aWay by 

Höglund 

art glass 

says their two sons will continue 

making glass at the glassblowing 

studio in Nelson while Marie and Ola 

are very enthusiastic about building 

a glass studio beside the new Central 

Otago gallery as soon as possible, 

located at their new home on state 

highway 6 between Cromwell and 

Wanaka. 

This glass gallery also displays 

paintings, artwork and jewellery 

which has drawn a steady following 

with locals and visitors to the region. 

Once purchased the artwork can be 

shipped around the world. 

The Höglund Art Glass Gallery is 

open to visitors seven days and is 

clearly signposted on State Highway 

6 between Wanaka and Cromwell. (55 

mins drive from Queenstown) 

Tel: 03 442 7210 - 1767 Luggate- 

Cromwell Road, www.hoglundartglass. 

com 

Central Otago 

Golf at it’s finest. 

Why not play a round on holiday? 

The weather and course 

conditions are always perfect 

for a round on Cromwell’s linksstyle 

championship golf course! 

Cromwell Golf Club 

Neplusultra Street 

CROMWELL 

Phone/Fax 03 445 0165 

Email: manager@cromwellgolf.co.nz 

cromwellgolf.co.nz 

Pro shop, lessons, driving range facilities available. 

Willie Moore, PGA Professional 

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NZ-WIDE 

0800 4 STEREO (0800 478 373) 

52 The Mall, Cromwell | Phone (03) 445 1339 

order online at www.GaryAnderson.co.nz 

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 

Höglund Art Glass Gallery 

1767 Luggate-Cromwell Road 9383 

Central Otago 

Phone 03 442 7210 

www.hoglundartglass.com

24 | 

southern holiday destinations cromWell | MarCh 2018 

autumn all about colour in 

cromWell 

Photo credit: Helview Flights 

After a long hot summer vintners and orchardists 

are among those welcoming a glorious autumn to 

the Cromwell Basin. 

The last grapes and fruit are gathered as the hills 

turn gold but there’s still plenty to do with Cellar 

Doors and fruit stalls welcoming visitors most of the 

year and four world-class ski fields getting into gear 

for the season. 

At one of the area’s oldest vineyards, Carrick, fine 

dining is accompanied by fine art. Some of the 

country’s best known artists such as Nigel Brown 

and Hannah Kidd are currently exhibiting and 

there’s interesting stuff underfoot as well as on the 

walls. Under the restaurant floor, visible through 

glass panels are stacks of barrels in the vineyard’s 

own winery. 

Cellar door manager Sol Felix says the main 

advantage of having your own, is that you can work 

to your own schedule. Grapes can come in precisely 

when the winemaker feels they are ready for how he 

wants process them. The result are unique offerings, 

beautifully named and labelled. 

Bannockburn’s offerings in general are expanding 

with new cellar doors opening as well as newcomers 

in art, craft and food. 

The former general store now houses Transpire, 

a fibre studio that bursts with colour thanks to its 

illustrious owner, Mellissa Uber-Lopez and business 

partner Nicola Galt. 

Friends drop off wool to the pair’s 1880 building 

where a flurry of new colours and textures are 

bursting forth in this most Kiwi of enterprises. 

“I love what I do,” Mellissa, originally from Malaysia, 

says. “I just want to make my own colours and I 

don’t want to be like everyone else. It’s New Zealand 

wool that I love and that everything is handmade.” 

More colour is in store for Cromwell at the second 

‘Light Up Winter’ party in the Cromwell Mall in late 

July. A sea of fairy lights, music, competitions and 

much more are planned for the Cromwell & District’s 

Promotion Group event. 

Local 

delight 

victoria arms Hotel 

Cromwell’s Victoria Arms Hotel and 

Restaurant offers a la carte dining 

and stone grill options, plus all day 

menus available at the bar. The hotel 

was built in 1874 by James Stuart who 

remained the licensee until his death 

in 1899, when the licence was taken 

over by his wife. 

The hotel is located on the lake 

front of Old Cromwell’s main street 

within the Heritage Precinct. The fully 

licensed premises offers street side 

and indoor dining as well as space for 

private functions. Known for its fine 

food and genuine historic ambience, 

the Victoria Arms Hotel has wonderful 

views over Lake Dunstan and new 

owners Jan and Krystan Tall aim to 

provide visitors with a special dining 

experience. 

For further information find the 

Victoria Arms Hotel on Facebook. 

Victoria Arms Hotel, Restaurant & Pub offers 

A-la-Carte and Stonegrill dining options. 

All day menus also available in the historic bar. 

The hotel offers accommodation for those on a budget. 

Superb views over Lake Dunstan to be enjoyed. 

VICTORIA ARMS HOTEL 

65 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell | E: vicarms2017@gmail.com | P: (03) 445 0607

MARCH 2018 | cromWell & Wineries 


river rock estate 

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, Chardonnay-style 

Pinot Gris,Two Together, Pinot Noir, 

Naked Pinot, Rose and Sauvignon 

Blanc wines and is also home to 

Tommy Cooper Port. 

The cellar door is housed in a 

picturesque barn and offers tastings, 

sales and wine merchandise. It is open 

daily from 11am-9pm in summer and 

11am -5pm during the winter months. 

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 recently 

added 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 

Quest Farm Wines 

Quest Farm Wines began in 1999 

when vintner Mark Mason left the 

Sacred Hill Winery he had co-founded 

in 1986, to focus on producing “one 

variety” wines. 

He established Quest Farm Wines 

on steep undulating Central Otago 

slopes which offered a variety of soil 

types and perfect potential. Today 

Quest Farm comprises 20 hectares 

with 18 different individual vineyard 

blocks and produces fine Central 

Otago pinot noir grapes, enabling the 

creation of rich complex wines. 

With single-vineyard bottling, Mark 

has been able to achieve subtle style 

with aromas of rosehip, dark fruit and 

spice with a long, structured palate. 

It is the wine he likes to drink and is 

the wine Quest Farm shares with the 

world. 

Quest Farm wines are available in 

New Zealand, Australia and China and 

are stocked locally in Central Otago 

or can be purchased on-line. further 

information visit. 

tHe Wooing tree vineyard 

cromWell toWn and 

country club 

Our purpose-built Club is on the 

shores of the Kawarau arm of Lake 

Dunstan We provide a relaxed friendly 

atmosphere for members and guests 

to enjoy great company, great facilities 

& great service. 

Play pool or darts, try your luck on 

our 11 gaming machines, share the 

excitement of Sky TV sports events 

with friends and family or enjoy our 

Central Otago weather & outstanding 

lake views from our deck. 

Printers Bay at the Club Bistro, where 

On Holiday in Cromwell? 

Are you a Club Member? 

home cooked, light and main meals 

are excellent value for money. Kids are 

well catered for also, with our small 

kid’s room, large blackboard and 

outside playground. All the favourites 

on our kid’s 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. 

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 first few years, 10 

trophies, numerous gold medals, 5 

star ratings, and praise from wine 

writers worldwide. 

Jointly owned by Steve and Thea 

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. 

wine tastings • sales • lUnCHes • FUnCtions • weddings 

The Central Otago location gives a 

perfect mix of sub regional climates 

and optimum heat degree-days and 

the aim was to produce a pinot noir 

with rich and intense fruit flavours 

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 childfriendly 

environment with a sandpit 

and slide. 

Functions and weddings are by 

appointment and the Cellar Door 

is open 7 days Summer 10am-5pm, 

Winter 11am-4pm, and in winter for 

tastings and sales only. 

The Cromwell Town & Country Club welcome all 

affiliated members and guests to our relaxed and 

friendly club rooms with a million dollar view over 

the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan. Our Members 

Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 2pm and 

Saturday and Sunday from 11am. Our restaurant is 

open Thursday through Sunday from 5.30pm with 

great home cooked tasty meals. 

Cromwell Town & Country Club 

Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 

Ph: 03 445 1169 

E: cromwelltc@xtra.co.nz 

www.cromwelltownandcountryclub.co.nz 

Cellar Door 

180 State Highway 8b 

Cromwell 

info@questfarm.co.nz 

www.questfarm.co.nz 

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 Summer 10am – 5pm 

Winter 11am – 4pm (winter tasting and sales only) 

Boutique Vineyard & Winery 

Vineyard Accommodation 

Cellar Door 

Wine Tastings & Sales 

Open 7 Days Winter 11am - 5pm 

Summer 10am - 9pm 

1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell. 

Ph 021 270 5518

26 | 

southern holiday destinations Wanaka | MarCh 2018 

Warbirds & WHeels 

Wanaka For all seasons 

This visitor attraction at the Wanaka 

Airport is sure to keep the entire 

family drooling, just as much as you, 

with its amazing collection of classic 

aircraft and cars. 

The attraction opened in December 

2011 and features warbirds aircraft, 

stunning classic cars, the story of 

local aviation and business pioneer Sir 

Tim Wallis, a retail shop selling lots of 

memorabilia including a great range 

of tin signs, and a retro 1905’s style 

Diner. 

The five warbirds aircraft cover 

the evolution of fighter planes. The 

display starts with the SE5A from WWI 

and moves through WWII with the 

Hurricane and Vampire to more recent 

warbirds, such as the Strikemaster 

and the Skyhawk. 

Then there are the wheels with up 

to 30 vehicles, and the emphasis on 

quality rather than quantity. Most of 

the cars currently on display are from 

the 1930’s era, with plenty of space to 

show off their free-flowing lines and 

unique styles. There’s the magnificent 

1934 Duesenberg Model J, the only 

one of its kind in the Southern 

Hemisphere, as well as one of only a 

handful located outside the US. The 

display also features a number of 

Packards, Cadillacs, Thunderbirds, 

Lincolns and some great Fords. 

The Sir Tim Wallis display takes you 

on a journey following his life and 

times of this wonderful Southern Man. 

Sir Tim is famous for being one of 

the pioneers of the live deer recovery 

industry, he was also a major player in 

local tourism, and of course started 

the hugely successful Warbirds Over 

Wanaka international air show. 

The beauty of the Warbirds & Wheels 

attraction is that when others in your 

group may have had enough, they can 

head out to browse in the retail shop 

or grab a seat in the Diner to enjoy a 

great coffee or one of their famous 

Warbirds pies. 

The attraction is situated on your 

right, just inside the main entrance 

to the Wanaka Airport, and is open 

every day (except Statutory Holidays) 

from 8am (Diner) and 9am (Museum). 

Check out their website www. 

warbirdsandwheels.com. 

• Classic & vintage cars 

• Warbirds • Art gallery 

• Sir Tim Wallis’ story 

• 1950’S retro diner 

Adult: $20 | Senior 65+ / Student: $15 | Family: $45 

Museum & Diner open 7 days - 8am to 4pm (no bookings required) 

Wanaka Airport, 11 Lloyd Dunn Ave, Wanaka, 9343. 

Phone: 03 443 7010 

www.warbirdsandwheels.com 

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 and activities 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. 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. 

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. 

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. 

Wonderful proximity to the lake 

and mountains also offers adventure 

activities such as heli biking, 

white water rafting and sledging, 

parasailing, jet boating, yachting, 

water skiing, horse treks, quad biking 

and 4WD safaris. In winter Wanaka is 

wonderland for snow sports. Within 

easy reach of Cardrona, Treble Cone 

and Snowpark, you can slide, glide, 

snowboard, slalom, go cross country 

or freestyle by day and be back 

in Wanaka for evening dining and 

winding down. 

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 

or dinner and watch the breathtaking 

sunset against a backdrop of lake and 

mountains whatever the season or the 

reason.

MARCH 2018 | Wanaka 


Fascinating 

collection oF 

transport and toys 

london, 

blades & 

stupidity in 

2018 

Puzzling World has had a busy 

summer but not just with an influx of 

visitors, with many small additions, 

finishing touches and plans advanced 

to help cement their “weird” theme. 

Mid-December saw the unveiling of 

a large illusionary mural inside the 

businesses’ Sculptillusion Gallery. 

“We’ve been very lucky to have had 

an extremely talented local artist, 

Minhal Al Halabi on site to create an 

incredible scene that blends NZ native 

bush, iconic London landmarks and 

operatic superstars together with 

morphing lions, birds, fish and many 

other whimsical touches. In line with 

Wanaka’s only Town Centre Hotel, 

Wanaka Hotel occupies a prime site 

with magnificent views of the lake 

and foreshore. Welcoming locals 

and visitors alike, this 3 Star hotel 

offers a range of facilities including 

accommodation, public bar, TAB, 

pokies, two restaurants and café. 

The café is open for breakfast, lunch 

or coffee and cake, there is authentic 

Mexican fare at Amigo’s or you can 

treat yourself to the Bullock Bar’s 

Steakhouse menu. Accommodation 

is comfortable and affordable with 

double, twin and triple rooms all with 

ensuite facilities. 

The location is brilliant for lakeside 

activities in summer and convenient 

for getting to other attractions like 

Wanaka Hotel 

our business always seeking to add 

intrigue to all our spaces, this fits the 

bill!” says Duncan Spear, marketing 

manager 

Also in time for the holidays, the 

latest in Holographic advertising was 

given a home in the Hologram Hall. 

A Holoblade, featuring a rotating 

display of filling Coke cans, fluttering 

butterflies, rotating Nike shoes and 

other objects seemingly floating in 

space has proven yet again to be a 

simple but popular offering. 

A new year will also bring a new 

exhibition to the business that 

celebrates what might be described 

Puzzling World, Wanaka Museum. You 

are also in the heart of the shopping 

precinct. Renowned for its relaxed 

atmosphere, Wanaka Hotel is the 

place to stay this summer! 

as “genius stupidy” A large display 

of impossible or useless inventions 

and creations by local sculptors and 

artists will be on show from April, all 

aimed to amuse, confuse and amaze. 

From Steam-powered Walking sticks, 

Umbrella Shoes, a Multi-Tool glove, 

2-Way Bike and many more items, 

we ask the question - how would that 

ever work?! 

With an incredible stone sculpture 

commission just completed by 

another talented local due to be 

added in March, if you haven’t been 

to “Wanaka’s World of Weirdness” 

recently, now’s the time! 

The Wanaka Transport and Toy 

Museum is one of the largest 

private collections in the Southern 

Hemisphere, with over 60,000 items 

on display. Acquired over many 

years by the late Gerald Rhodes via 

advertisements, auctions, markets 

and garage sales, the varied collection 

has something to interest everyone, 

whether adult or child. 

Described as a “pandora’s box of 

surprises” the transport exhibits 

include over 600 rare and unusual 

aircraft, cars, trucks, motorcycles, 

fire appliances, military vehicles, 

tractors and an extraordinary range of 

“automobilia.” 

Among the more unusual exhibits are 

some “must see” items including one 

of the world’s largest single-engine 

bi-plane and the world’s last original 

1915 Sunbeam Rover ambulance. You 

can also see some of the vehicles from 

the new movie “Pete’s Dragon” and a 

1924 Buick Limousine, only one of 4 

ever built. 

Nostalgia rules in the Toy Collection 

where over 50,000 items feature 

clockwork toys, pedal cars, money 

boxes, battery-operated toys, teddies 

and dolls, including 500 Barbie dolls 

complete with accessories. Always 

popular is the Star Wars collection of 

toys, figures and memorabilia. 

Most exhibits are in remarkable 

working order and many are used for 

authentic film props and advertising. 

The museum and shop are open daily 

and you can also follow them on 

Facebook. 

600 Vehicles • 50,000 Toys 

WAnAkA’S only 

toWn centre hotel 

- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views 

71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka - Ph 0800 473 288 

www.wanakahotel.co.nz 

TEST YOUR 

BRAIN 

at Wanaka’s wonderful world of weirdness 

www.puzzlingworld.co.nz 

ILLUSIONS MAZE PUZZLE CAFE GIFTS

28 | 

southern holiday destinations souThland & fiordland | MarCh 2018 

Take Yourself To 

souThland 

Southland’s unmatched beauty provides a natural 

playground – no matter what your passion. As 

New Zealand’s ultimate outdoors destination, its 

dramatic scenery spans lush rainforests, fertile 

farmlands and sweeping coastlines. It’s the New 

Zealand we all dream of... 

Savour the South 

With some of the world’s best fare produced within 

the region, Southland serves up an eclectic mix of 

dining experiences; succulent seafood including 

world famous Bluff Oysters, farm-fresh vegetables, 

prime cuts of meat and renowned cheese rolls - all 

dished up with a good dash of Southern hospitality. 

New ZealaNd’S GaraGe 

It may appear Invercargill is obsessed with anything 

that has wheels. Visit Bill Richardson Transport 

World, which holds the largest private collection of 

its type in the world, or see the illustrious display 

of motorcycles at Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Check 

out Invercargill’s motorcycle legend of speed, 

Burt Munro, at E. Hayes and Sons Motorworks. 

Have a go on an excavator at Dig This Invercargill, 

New Zealand’s first and only heavy equipment 

playground. 

water adveNtureS 

Southland is a region shaped by water. Cruise 

alongside Albatross and catch your own Blue Cod 

at Stewart Island. Speed across Lake Hauroko, 

New Zealand’s deepest lake, and then down the 

Wairaurahiri River in an exhilarating jet boat ride. 

Come face to face with the largest predator of the 

seas when you cage dive with Great White Sharks. 

wilderNeSS aNd wildlife 

The region is an absolute ‘must do’ for anyone 

who is passionate about the natural world and 

authentic encounters. This wild coast is home to 

an array of marine life including sea lions, Hector’s 

Dolphins and the distinctive Hoiho, the Yellow-Eyed 

Penguin. On Stewart Island take a once in a lifetime 

opportunity to spot the rare kiwi bird in its natural 

habitat. 

aurora auStraliS 

During the winter months Southland is the perfect 

place to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Australis. 

Also known as the Southern Lights, it illuminates the 

sky with curtains and swirls of pink, red and green 

light. Dark areas away from the city lights, such as 

Stewart Island/Rakiura, The Catlins and Bluff are 

the best place to view this natural phenomenon. 

Find out more about Southland at: southlandnz. 

com 

Welcome to 

The New Zealand we all dream of... 

What’s on 

What to do 

Where to stay 

Invercargill i-SITE 

108 Gala St, Queens Park, +64 3 211 0895 

For more on what 

to do in Southland 

Invercargill i-SITE 

108 Gala St 

Queens Park 

+64 3 211 0895 

Bluff Oysters & Cheese Rolls 

Waterfalls, Lakes & Caves 

of The Catlins 

Moonshine in Gore 

Henry the Tuatara 

Southern Scenic Route 

Invercargill’s Transport World 

Jetboat the Western Rivers 

Comb Gemstone Beach 

Bluff Signpost 

Kiwi Spotting on Stewart Island 

Take the controls at Dig This 

Manapouri 

accoMModaTion 

wiTh Views 

Looking for something 

different at budget 

prices? 

We 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 

The Manapouri Motels and Holiday 

Park have been run by the Nicholsons 

ever since they arrived from the USA in 

1970, discovered the beauty of Fiordland 

and never left! 

Forty years later they continue to 

provide a welcoming haven for travellers 

from near and far, offering clean 

comfortable accommodation options 

and a wealth of knowledge about New 

Zealand’s World Heritage wilderness. 

With wonderful views of Lake 

Manapouri, visitors can choose from 

motels, cabins or camping sites. The 10 

motel units have self catering facilities 

and range from studio units for two 

persons to a three bedroom house 

known as the “Green Crib.” 

There are also 18 “cabins with 

character” for more budget conscious 

travellers. Each cabin is quirkily different, 

5 include basic kitchen facilities while 

the remainder use the well equipped 

on-site communal kitchen and shower/ 

toilet facilities. For campers there are 

powered or non-powered sites which 

are beautifully situated to enjoy lake 

views or a tranquil sheltered location 

among the trees. 

The Manapouri Motels and Holiday 

Park is located close to Manapouri’s 

restaurants and pub as well as local 

walking tracks, lake based recreational 

activities and a variety of excursions to 

Fiordland’s unspoiled environment and 

wildlife. 


manapourimotels.co.nz

Southern Destinations: March 22, 2018

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