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<strong>Southern</strong><br />
holiday<br />
destinations<br />
2019<br />
spring - summer<br />
go south - relax - wine & dine - discover - explore<br />
geraldine - Pleasant Point - timaru<br />
Waimate - Waitaki - oamaru - mackenzie country<br />
moeraki - dunedin - alexandra - clyde<br />
cromWell - central otago Wineries - Wanaka - manaPouri - southland
2<br />
gEraldinE<br />
southern holiday destinations<br />
rural dog<br />
aCCommodations<br />
Enjoy a<br />
VillagE<br />
with hEart<br />
McKenzie Lifestyle Village started<br />
from humble beginnings on 12 acres<br />
of farm land growing to an impressive<br />
modern architecturally designed<br />
development in a short space of time.<br />
Offering Independent Living for the<br />
over 55yr across 113 Villas, you can<br />
secure your future lifestyle here.<br />
Choosing from a collection of 2<br />
bedrooms / single garage through<br />
to 3 bedrooms / ensuite / Spacious<br />
Living Dining / Double Garage. 2019<br />
will see further developments in<br />
the form of Assisted Care Units and<br />
2 bedroom Terraced Houses situated<br />
close to all the amenities of the<br />
Leisure Centre. The hub of village life<br />
the Leisure Centre offers everything<br />
from Indoor Swimming Pool / Spa,<br />
gymnasium, Hair Salon, Treatment<br />
Room (Podiatrist/ Nurse /Massage<br />
Therapist), Craft Room, Lounge and<br />
a well-stocked library of some 2,000<br />
books and dvds.<br />
Enjoy the picturesque outdoors in<br />
the generous seating surrounding<br />
the Bowling Green, Petanque, Mini<br />
Golf, Table Bowls, Croquet and Putting<br />
Green. If that wasn’t enough to<br />
fill your day, their activities calendar<br />
boasts daily/monthly events from<br />
concerts, lunch outings, shopping<br />
Trips, Housie, Line Dancing and Qigong<br />
to name just a few.<br />
The village team will see to a villa<br />
maintenance plan attending to<br />
exterior window and gutter cleaning<br />
alongside the team of gardeners<br />
caring for the delightful grounds and<br />
lawns. They’ll do the everyday tasks,<br />
so you can get on with enjoying the<br />
day.<br />
To see if McKenzie Lifestyle Village<br />
is right for you, pop in or call Hayley<br />
Grant on 0800 845524.<br />
Looking for a home away from home<br />
for your furry family member? The<br />
Brookside Kennels in Geraldine offers<br />
clean spacious accommodation for<br />
your dog with two supervised runs<br />
per day around the paddocks, with or<br />
without the companionship of other<br />
dogs.<br />
Your furry family member will be fed<br />
twice a day with the dog hotels food<br />
of choice or if your dog has a special<br />
diet or you would like to provide<br />
their meals, either option will be<br />
accommodated.<br />
Your furry friend will be looked after<br />
by experienced dog lovers and if any<br />
medical concerns arise, the local vet<br />
is on call if the need arises.<br />
For just $18 per day, book your<br />
dog into Brookside Kennels and<br />
enjoy some pet-owner’s peace of<br />
mind for the holidays. Located at<br />
208 Woodbury Road, 2kms from<br />
Geraldine, Brookside Kennels<br />
welcomes your enquiry ph<br />
03 693 9929<br />
FrEshChoiCE gEraldinE thE loCals<br />
FaVouritE supErmarkEt<br />
IT’S LIKE HOLIDAYS<br />
ALL YEAR ROUND<br />
FreshChoice Geraldine supermarket<br />
is a locally owned and operated<br />
full service supermarket in the heart<br />
of Geraldine. Located in Peel Street<br />
and open 7am-8pm daily, Fresh-<br />
Choice Geraldine is convenient for<br />
all your groceries whether you live<br />
in Geraldine or you are just visiting.<br />
The clean fully stocked shop has a<br />
comprehensive range of fresh fruit,<br />
vegetables, meat, deli and bakery<br />
products that are sourced locally<br />
wherever possible. You will also find<br />
locally produced Talbot cheeses<br />
and an extensive range of Barkers<br />
condiments in-store alongside the<br />
selection of beer and wine.<br />
FreshChoice Geraldine is committed<br />
to offering competitively priced<br />
groceries and has thousands of<br />
specials throughout the store each<br />
week so that you can save money<br />
on all the essentials.<br />
With the best fresh food in town,<br />
value for money groceries, friendly<br />
helpful staff and great customer<br />
service, FreshChoice Geraldine is<br />
your one stop shop every day of the<br />
week.<br />
Lots of people spend their holidays<br />
here in Geraldine. But why just have a<br />
holiday when you can move here instead?<br />
Make the move to Geraldine’s McKenzie<br />
Lifestyle Village. We take care of everyday<br />
maintenance so you can enjoy<br />
a holiday lifestyle all year round.<br />
Talk to Hayley Grant today<br />
on 03 693 8340.<br />
We exercise all<br />
dogs in fully<br />
secure, fenced<br />
paddocks<br />
M E M B E R O F R V A<br />
geraldine<br />
Peel Street, Geraldine.<br />
Phone 693 8529.<br />
Open 7am – 8pm, 7 days.<br />
Owned and<br />
operated<br />
by locals<br />
fcgshdMar18<br />
208 Woodbury Road • Geraldine<br />
Ph: 03-693 9929 • Mob: 021 076 4534<br />
Email kbarb@xtra.co.nz
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
THE PIN TIN<br />
Step inside a fantastic<br />
array of patchwork fabrics<br />
including a wonderful<br />
selection of “Kiwiana”,<br />
quilting, patchwork and<br />
knitting supplies. This shop<br />
has lots of wool to choose<br />
from, embroidery supplies,<br />
patterns for knitting,<br />
patchwork, dressmaking,<br />
hosiery and lots of general<br />
haberdashery.<br />
You will be warmly greeted<br />
by the friendly staff which<br />
includes owner, Lisa and her<br />
team, as they invite you to<br />
browse their well-stocked<br />
shelves. Here you will find<br />
also find Pfaff and Brother<br />
sewing machines.<br />
Call in and say ‘Hi”, they look<br />
forward to seeing you.<br />
Email: lisa.thepintin@gmail.<br />
com. Phone: 03-693-1122<br />
A WARM WELCOME<br />
GERALDINE<br />
PLEASANT POINT<br />
AT GERALDINE MOTELS<br />
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Enjoy the unique country village atmosphere<br />
of Geraldine with their wide range of cafés,<br />
galleries and shops. Stop over at the Geraldine<br />
Motels located on the south side of the<br />
town centre. You will feel a warm hospitable<br />
welcome to this accommodation which is<br />
clean, comfortable and self-contained all within<br />
200 metres of the town’s restaurants, cafés,<br />
movie theatre and shopping area.<br />
You will be warmly welcomed by owner<br />
operators, Joseph, Mayumi and Helley who<br />
will help you get settled and make sure you’re<br />
comfortable throughout your stay. Enjoy the<br />
free WiFi for all guests and pets are welcome<br />
by prior arrangement.<br />
Geraldine Motels is only a short walk to the<br />
bowling green, tennis courts, heated swimming<br />
pool, parks, domain, museums, and bush and<br />
river walks. You have your choice of two golf<br />
courses to play on which are within a 5 minute<br />
drive and the large park-like garden behind the<br />
units borders the Waihi River, which is a scenic<br />
place to relax.<br />
Situated 1.5 hours from the Christchurch airport<br />
and a 1.5 hour drive to the ski fields, Geraldine is<br />
located in South Canterbury along the popular<br />
Scenic Touring Routes.<br />
Phone: +64 3 693 8501<br />
Email: info@geraldinemotels.co.nz<br />
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PUBLISHER<br />
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A division of Allied Press Ltd<br />
PO Box 1467 Christchurch 8140<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
Jenny Wright - Ph 03 364 7446<br />
email: jenny@starmedia.kiwi<br />
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email: frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi<br />
EDITORIAL Jenafor Rollins<br />
DESIGN Denise Crawford<br />
At Pleasant Point in South Canterbury is a<br />
taxidermy business that has been producing<br />
top quality trophy mounts for almost 60 years.<br />
O’Rourke Taxidermists have followed the<br />
founder, Gerald O’Rourke’s vision of offering<br />
world-class taxidermy using the most modern<br />
methods and materials.<br />
Being keen hunters has enabled the team to<br />
have thorough knowledge and an appreciation<br />
of how the finished trophy should look and<br />
thereby provide the hunter with a life-long<br />
memory of his or her hunt. Over the years, may<br />
thousands of highly prized hunting trophies<br />
have been completed for New Zealand and<br />
Geraldine<br />
MOTELS<br />
overseas hunters.<br />
O’Rourke Taxidermists mounts can be viewed<br />
in the museum of New Zealand, Otago<br />
Museum and the New Zealand Department of<br />
Conservation.<br />
O’Rourke Taxidermists is certified and<br />
registered with the New Zealand Ministry<br />
of Primary Industries and Department of<br />
Conservation to export to all countries<br />
including the European Union.<br />
For further information and contact details visit<br />
www.orourkebros.co.nz<br />
Treasure Trove!!<br />
Jam packed full of<br />
wonderful fabrics and<br />
yarns, tools, gadgets<br />
and sewing supplies<br />
and much more for all<br />
of your crafting needs.<br />
9 Talbot Street, Geraldine<br />
www.thepintin.co.nz | lisa.thepintin@gmail.com<br />
Ph 03 693 1122<br />
We are looking forward to hosting you<br />
• Short stroll to Village centre<br />
• Spacious standard and superior<br />
family and studio units<br />
• All units are fully self contained<br />
and serviced daily<br />
• 3 Sky channels<br />
• Off street undercover parking<br />
97 Talbot Street, GERALDINE, SOUTH CANTERBURY, NZ<br />
Phone: 03 693 8501 | Fax: 03 693 8801<br />
Email: info@geraldinemotels.co.nz | www.geraldinemotels.co.nz<br />
Your Hosts: Joseph, Mayumi and Helley Jones<br />
RESERVATIONS 0800 400 404
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Pleasant Point<br />
southern holiday destinations<br />
Pleasant<br />
Point –<br />
Built on<br />
HosPitality<br />
Well worth the time to make a visit is the scenic<br />
township of PLEASANT POINT. Only 19kms west<br />
of Timaru on SH8, this quaint country town has a<br />
population of close to 1300 and is considered the<br />
service centre for the surrounding farming district.<br />
One of the main attractions is the Award winning<br />
PLEASANT POINT MUSEUM & RAILWAY which<br />
has the reputation of being the best of its kind in<br />
New Zealand. When the Fairlie Branch Railway<br />
Line closed in 1968, a group of enthusiasts<br />
established the Pleasant Point Railway and<br />
Historical Society based on “a vision, a rusty<br />
stream locomotive, a vandalized train station and<br />
no money!”<br />
Te Museum & Railway is run entirely by volunteers<br />
and has become one of South Canterbury’s<br />
premier attractions. The Museum hosts<br />
wonderfully restored STEAM LOCOMTIVES and<br />
the worlds’ only operational MODEL T FORD<br />
RAILCAR built from 1925 original NZR plans.<br />
oBsolete iron<br />
Motors & frocks<br />
and sHocks<br />
Guys and gals alike will find<br />
something at either Obsolete Iron<br />
Motors or Frocks and Shocks when<br />
traveling in Pleasant point. In need<br />
of auto service? Stop by Obsolete<br />
Iron Motors to update your WoF or in<br />
need of service, repairs or restoration<br />
of your car or motorbike? Look no<br />
further.<br />
While you wait or shop through<br />
They only built 2 in 1925 for use down on 2 short<br />
Southland branch lines & then they scrapped<br />
them in 1931. This unique vehicle only holds 11<br />
passengers and looks more like a bus on rail<br />
wheels which was built by<br />
the Museum’s volunteers from NZ Railways<br />
original drawings and blueprints.<br />
The museums working fleet also includes an<br />
Ab699 from 1922 and a D16 from 1878, plus a<br />
RM4. The RM4 rail car is the only one operating<br />
in the <strong>Southern</strong> Hemisphere and there are a very<br />
small number operating in UK and USA.<br />
The society members have relaid the railway track<br />
they operate on, which came from a number of<br />
sources as the original was pulled up by Pacific<br />
Scrap in 1970 and then melted down for other<br />
uses.<br />
On some weekends and public holidays, the<br />
locomotives pull historic carriages along 2.5 kms<br />
your primary destination of Frocks<br />
and Shocks. This must stop location<br />
offers a variety of items and is<br />
a novelty location offering two<br />
businesses in one. Stop by the<br />
clothing store for Classic - Vintage -<br />
Retro pieces as well as Accessories<br />
and Jewellery. Loads of fun to have<br />
two options at one location. Save<br />
time – Save money!<br />
Must stoP<br />
for ice creaM<br />
When travelling or on a warm<br />
summer’s day or anytime actually,<br />
ice cream is a much welcomed treat.<br />
Pleasant Point Dairy is a well known<br />
destination spot for ice cream<br />
and so much more. After you grab<br />
some snack foods, a newspaper or<br />
magazine, a coffee or a cool drink,<br />
you can choose your favourite<br />
flavour of their 19 ice creams choices.<br />
Can’t decide, that’s easily fixed by<br />
having a mix of flavours on one<br />
cone. Not to mention the full range<br />
of track that was once part of the old 35mile<br />
branch line to Fairlie. The trains run to Keanes<br />
Crossing where there is an old time MOVIE<br />
THEATRE, PRINTING ROOM, MODEL RAILWAY,<br />
a collection of RALIWAY ROLLING STOCK and<br />
much more. Keanes Crossing has a meeting room<br />
with kitchen facilities making it ideal for special<br />
events and functions including wedding and<br />
family photos within the museum environs.<br />
Only a few kms away at Waitohi visitors can also<br />
visit the Richard Pearse Monument, which marks<br />
the spot where he became airborne. There are<br />
Maori Rock Art sites nearby, good fishing in local<br />
rivers, and the local Gold Course and Camping<br />
ground.<br />
ACCOMMODATION is located close to the<br />
township of Pleasant Point with a variety of<br />
options including the camping ground. Don’t<br />
forget to book your camping site at the Pleasant<br />
Point Dairy or the Timaru District Council.<br />
of novelties from ice blocks to your<br />
favourite Kapiti ice cream. Serving<br />
only New Zealand’s finest Tip Top ice<br />
cream, you can taste the goodness.<br />
You will be welcomed by their<br />
friendly staff and owners Murray and<br />
Selena are there to serve you with a<br />
smile. Feeling lucky? Try your hand<br />
at lotto.<br />
No matter your destination, make a<br />
point of stopping today at Pleasant<br />
Point Dairy. No ordinary dairy.<br />
A creative<br />
workshop<br />
providing<br />
innovative<br />
services<br />
87 Main Road, Pleasant Point<br />
Phone (03) 614 7410<br />
www.obsoleteiron.com<br />
PLEASANT POINT<br />
MUSEUM & RAILWAY<br />
19kms west of Timaru<br />
VISIT award winning Museum & Railway<br />
RIDE Steam Locos, Model T Railcar...<br />
holiday weekends VIEW displays, Old Time Movie<br />
Theatre, Model Railway, Printing Room & much more<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
RAILCAR runs DAILY Dec 26 th to 3 rd March 2019<br />
Adults $<strong>15</strong>, Child $10 includes a guided tour of our complex<br />
XMAS/NEW YEAR Steam Train running times<br />
Dec 27 th & 28 th Jan 2 nd , 3 rd , 6 th , 13 th , 20 th 2019 from 10.30am<br />
Adults $12, Child $6<br />
Phone 03 614 8323 (24 hour train info line)<br />
www.pleasantpointrail.org.nz<br />
Pleasant Point<br />
DAIRY<br />
• Ice Cream • Sweets<br />
• Groceries • Snack Foods<br />
• Newspapers • Magazines<br />
• Coffee • Refreshments<br />
• Motor Camp Bookings<br />
For all your needs call in & see<br />
Murray, Selena and the team.<br />
Open 7 days | Ph 03 614 75<strong>15</strong><br />
75 Main Road, Pleasant Point<br />
Pleasant Point<br />
Camping Ground<br />
Pleasant Point Domain, State Highway 8,<br />
1 km from Pleasant Point Township Centre<br />
26 powered sites, 7 cabins, tent sites,<br />
town supply water, kitchen, laundry,<br />
showers, toilets and children’s play area.<br />
Booking enquiries please phone<br />
(03) 614 75<strong>15</strong><br />
Open 3 October – 30 April
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
TIMARU<br />
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THE TIMARU<br />
SEWING CENTRE<br />
KIDSTUFF<br />
Kidstuff is a destination store<br />
everyone should visit. It is full of<br />
inspiration, colour and fun. They have<br />
a wide range of products from basic<br />
baby needs to amazing gifts, books,<br />
crafts, dress-ups, beautiful clothing,<br />
shoes and so much more. Kidstuff<br />
is one of the biggest independent<br />
baby and children’s specialty store<br />
in New Zealand, catering for ages<br />
from newborn to pre teens. Kidstuff<br />
PREMIER<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
IN TIMARU<br />
is a proud family owed business that<br />
strives to provide only the best for<br />
their customers. They have a fun,<br />
fantastic facebook page that allows<br />
you to watch live videos to see the<br />
latest and greatest ranges in their<br />
store. Search for Kidstuff Timaru or<br />
visit their website so you can shop<br />
from anywhere in NZ! www.kidstuff.<br />
net.nz Phone 03 6885<strong>15</strong>2<br />
Summer is here, and a new year is<br />
fast approaching. It is the perfect<br />
time to think of learning something<br />
new or increasing your existing skills.<br />
If you are thinking of updating your<br />
sewing machine Janome always has<br />
some great special deals on offer.<br />
Because the range is quite diverse,<br />
there is a model to suit everyone’s<br />
needs and budget.<br />
To establish the ‘best match’, free no<br />
obligation demonstrations are given<br />
and the opportunity for the potential<br />
buyer to ‘sit and sew’ in store.<br />
Once a machine has been<br />
purchased, lots of questions are<br />
encouraged as it is important that<br />
you are getting the most from your<br />
sewing machine. For long distance<br />
customers, questions can be<br />
answered over emails and videos or<br />
links forwarded to make it easier to<br />
find a resolution. Contact us at info@<br />
timarusewing.co.nz.<br />
Classes run all year round in the old<br />
converted Bank Vault and include<br />
dressmaking classes, patchwork,<br />
knitting/crochet, children’s classes,<br />
overlocking and sewing machine<br />
type classes.<br />
Look out for the 2019 class timetable<br />
due to be released just before<br />
Christmas.<br />
Whether you wish to explore world<br />
of sewing, quilting or embroidery<br />
come and visit Timaru Sewing Centre<br />
for a touch of inspiration.<br />
A Quality Assured 4 star plus motel,<br />
Aspen on King boasts 29 quiet<br />
units, situated in a quiet<br />
garden setting off the<br />
main road of Timaru,<br />
away from the<br />
bypass but close<br />
to amenities.<br />
Aspen on King<br />
has a variety of<br />
studio, one and<br />
two bedroom units,<br />
(most with double<br />
spa baths), full access<br />
two bedroom unit and 2<br />
studio access units.<br />
All their Motel units have access<br />
to telephones and free Wi-Fi<br />
internet, iron and ironing<br />
board, full cooking<br />
facilities. Continental<br />
breakfasts are<br />
available. Fax,<br />
copying and<br />
scanning facilities<br />
are available.<br />
For further<br />
information and<br />
reservations<br />
contact your hosts,<br />
Terry and Karen<br />
Wright on 0800 822 344<br />
or visit www.aspenonking.<br />
co.nz<br />
• Dress Fabrics • Knitting Yarns • Patchwork Fabrics<br />
• Sewing Machines • Craft<br />
Visit us for all your sewing needs and helpful advice...<br />
<strong>15</strong>8 Stafford Street, Timaru | Phone: 03 688 6764<br />
Email: info@timarusewing.co.nz<br />
www.timarusewing.co.nz<br />
NEW><br />
Visit the best<br />
baby and kids<br />
shop in town!<br />
170 Stafford St,<br />
Timaru<br />
Check out our webiste<br />
www.kidstuff.net.nz<br />
Your Hosts Karen & Terry Wright<br />
51 King Street, Timaru<br />
03 688 3054<br />
Freephone 0800 822 344<br />
www.aspenonking.co.nz
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TIMARU<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
TOP 10 IN<br />
TIMARU<br />
THE BIKE BARN<br />
Imagine staying in a location within<br />
easy proximity to the central city<br />
combined with the space, seclusion<br />
and peace that is usually associated<br />
with the countryside. The Top 10<br />
Holiday Park in Timaru offers exactly<br />
that and is within walking distance<br />
of Timaru’s shops, restaurants and<br />
popular Caroline Bay attractions.<br />
Offering facilities and amenities that<br />
are clean, modern and affordable<br />
and surroundings that are sheltered<br />
and safe for all the family, holiday<br />
accommodation comprises motels,<br />
units, cabins and sites for caravans<br />
and camping. The Top 10 Holiday<br />
Park in Timaru is open year-round<br />
and hosts Alison and Gordon<br />
Collister aim to ensure your holiday<br />
is enjoyable and problem free.<br />
Stop by and visit the Bike Barn and<br />
have fun looking through all of<br />
their biking equipment and cycle<br />
choices for your favourite past time.<br />
The Bike Barn is considered one of<br />
New Zealand’s best bike retailers.<br />
Offering an impressive selection of<br />
leading cycle brands as well as a<br />
comprehensive range of parts and<br />
bike accessories, The Bike Barn in<br />
Timaru is the best place to buy, fit or<br />
service your bike locally.<br />
SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM -<br />
WONDERFUL LOCAL HERITAGE<br />
Explore the wonderful world of local heritage at South<br />
Canterbury Museum, Timaru. From fossils to fashions<br />
there are hundreds of things to see. Discover local<br />
wildlife and geology, learn about the region’s Maori<br />
heritage, the arrival of European settlers, social history<br />
and everyday life from the last <strong>15</strong>0 years.<br />
Along with its permanent displays, the Museum features<br />
a special exhibition to mark the centenary of the end of<br />
the First World War, and its impact on local lives. This<br />
runs through until February 2019,<br />
In the galleries there are puzzles and other activities<br />
for children, while the Museum’s research area provides<br />
a huge selection of documentary sources for digging<br />
deeper. Local heritage films can be viewed at the<br />
Museum and souvenirs, gifts and local history books are<br />
available for purchase in the Museum shop.<br />
South Canterbury Museum is located on Perth Street,<br />
downtown Timaru. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am –<br />
4:30pm, weekends and most public holidays 1-4pm.<br />
Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January. Free admission,<br />
donations encouraged.<br />
Getting the bike which is the right fit<br />
for you, is of the highest importance<br />
to the staff at the Bike Barn. They can<br />
work with any budget and have such<br />
a wide range of bikes available that<br />
the whole family can be readily fitted<br />
with new bikes.<br />
For the ongoing maintenance of<br />
your bike, the Bike Barn’s workshop<br />
mechanics will help ensure your bike<br />
is in the best possible shape to make<br />
your ride as safe as possible whether<br />
it is on the road, in a race or on many<br />
of the popular bike trails throughout<br />
the region.<br />
Take advantage of the Bike Barn’s<br />
product range, appealing prices<br />
and cycling know-how and visit the<br />
premises at 57 Sophia St Timaru,<br />
open 7 days. Check out all the latest<br />
news, promotions, biking products<br />
and more online at www.bikebarn.<br />
co.nz.<br />
ALL CYCLING NEEDS<br />
YOUR HOLIDAY<br />
TIMARU’S BIGGEST<br />
RANGE OF BIKES<br />
FULL WORKSHOP<br />
TIMARU<br />
57 Sophia Street, opposite the library<br />
Ph. 03 684 8900<br />
> OPEN 7 DAYS<br />
Explore<br />
Nature<br />
History<br />
From fossils to fashions, there<br />
are hundreds of fascinating<br />
things to see. Discover the<br />
heritage of South Canterbury<br />
Culture<br />
Perth Street, downtown Timaru<br />
museum.timaru.govt.nz<br />
www.facebook.com/SCMuseum
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
TIMARU<br />
7<br />
CAROLINE<br />
BAY<br />
CARNIVAL<br />
PANORAMA MOTOR LODGE<br />
Caroline Bay Carnival<br />
brings new acts including<br />
Mitis, Whitechapel Jak,<br />
Soul Agency, Coopers<br />
Run, Ranchsliders, AC/DC<br />
Tribute plus David Bowie<br />
Tribute Show from US plus<br />
many more.<br />
Xmas holidays should<br />
include visiting the Caroline<br />
Bay Annual Carnival and<br />
it should be high on your<br />
list these holidays, with a<br />
variety line up of talent and<br />
free concerts each day<br />
now at 2pm & 7pm.<br />
Beginning Dec 26th and<br />
running for 12 days with a<br />
further 2 days the following<br />
weekend.<br />
We have many varieties<br />
of games, plus rides and<br />
contests for the different<br />
age groups & also the very<br />
popular Alpine Energy<br />
Talent Quest with junior,<br />
intermediate & senior<br />
sections and excellent<br />
prize money.<br />
New Year’s Eve has a<br />
planned 2-hour concert<br />
from 9pm with N C I S<br />
from Auckland & again at<br />
Midnight the Pub Charity<br />
Fireworks display with our<br />
biggest display yet with<br />
thanks to our professional<br />
fireworks team, the place<br />
to be to see in the New<br />
Year.<br />
Mini Golf and its 18 holes<br />
are open from 10am, train<br />
rides, the games and rides<br />
from around 10.30am.<br />
Be sure to check out the<br />
Merry Go Round, Octopus,<br />
Big Wheel, Chair O Plane<br />
and many other rides that<br />
operate throughout the day<br />
& evening. Or checkout the<br />
variety of games including<br />
the Chocolate Wheel,<br />
housie, with teddies,<br />
chocolates & lots of other<br />
prizes to be won.<br />
Talent Quest entry forms<br />
are available via email so<br />
contact the Secretary to<br />
receive one, entries close<br />
3rd Jan.<br />
With the help of our many<br />
Volunteers, we have things<br />
ready, so come enjoy the<br />
Carnival, check out the<br />
Artists performing each<br />
day (see ad on this page)<br />
or view the full programme<br />
on www.carolinebay.org.<br />
nz or for more information<br />
email Caroline.Bay@xtra.<br />
co.nz<br />
Ideally located for guests to enjoy<br />
Timaru’s attractions, Panorama<br />
Motor Lodge is opposite Caroline<br />
Bay and just metres from the start of<br />
the shopping precinct. Hosts Mary<br />
and Wade Langton invite you for a<br />
stay and then to enjoy an option of<br />
three restaurants within the same<br />
block or other food options around<br />
the city.<br />
Panorama Motor lodge comprises of<br />
21 motel units ranging from studios,<br />
to one bedroom and two bedroom<br />
family units, together with off-site<br />
self-contained apartments and 4<br />
Bedroom House able to cater for<br />
up to 13 people. All units provide<br />
kitchen facilities and one unit is<br />
specifically designed with disabled<br />
facilities.<br />
Comprehensive on site guest<br />
facilities and services make the<br />
property ideal for both leisure or<br />
business travellers and include;<br />
breakfast service, tea and coffee,<br />
spa pool, off-street parking, a guest<br />
laundry, cot and highchair and<br />
unlimited Wi-Fi.<br />
Panorama Motor Lodge offers value<br />
for money with excellent standards<br />
of comfort and friendly helpful<br />
service.<br />
Overlooking Caroline Bay,<br />
private patios or balconies<br />
with alpine or sea views &<br />
unlimited free wifi.<br />
Variety of rooms ranging<br />
from studios to family units<br />
on-site to fully self-contained<br />
apartments and 4 bedroom<br />
house off-site.<br />
Mary and Wade Langton<br />
50-52 The Bay Hill, Timaru<br />
P: 03 688 0097<br />
E: lets-stay@panorama.net.nz<br />
www.panorama.net.nz<br />
The 108th<br />
Caroline Bay Carnival<br />
Timaru<br />
Boxing Day to January 6th 2019<br />
& January 12th & 13th<br />
Entertainment Programme<br />
Wednesday 26th December<br />
2pm Sha-Low Band<br />
7pm The Recliner Rockers<br />
Thursday 27th December<br />
2pm The Recliner Rockers<br />
7pm Tasman AZ Band<br />
Friday 28th December<br />
2pm Tasman AZ Band<br />
7pm White Chapel Jak<br />
Saturday 29th December<br />
2pm White Chapel Jak<br />
7pm The Mitis Band<br />
Sunday 30th December<br />
2pm The Mitis Band<br />
7pm Soul Agency<br />
Monday 31st December<br />
2pm Soul Agency<br />
7pm N.C.I.S.<br />
9pm N.C.I.S.<br />
Tuesday 1st January<br />
2pm Sam & Nick<br />
7pm Celine & The Doctor<br />
Wednesday 2nd January<br />
2pm Celine & The Doctor<br />
7pm Coopers Run<br />
Thursday 3rd January<br />
2pm Coopers Run<br />
7pm Ranchsliders<br />
Friday 4th January<br />
2pm Junior Talent Quest Semi<br />
7pm Intermediate Talent Quest Semi<br />
Saturday 5th January<br />
2pm Senior Talent Quest Semi Final<br />
7pm Talent Quest Grand Final<br />
Sunday 6th January<br />
2pm The New Entrants Band<br />
Saturday 12th January<br />
2pm AD/DC Tribute Show<br />
7pm AD/DC Tribute Show<br />
Sunday 13th January<br />
2pm David Bowie Tribute Show<br />
No evening concert<br />
For full programme details check out www.carolinebay.org.nz<br />
or email caroline.bay@xtra.co.nz
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8<br />
WAIMATE<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
YOU’LL BE<br />
WOWED IN<br />
WAIMATE!<br />
Whether you turn off State Highway<br />
1 at the Nosh Café (locals still refer to<br />
it as The Cup and Saucer) or at the<br />
Yellow Barn landmark, either way<br />
you reach Waimate, a thriving rural<br />
town providing visitors with many<br />
reasons to stop and explore.<br />
Wide spacious streets, Edwardian<br />
buildings, historic churches,<br />
picturesque parks and gardens,<br />
colourful hanging baskets, silo art<br />
and specialist shops all create a<br />
relaxed, friendly atmosphere for<br />
visitors.<br />
This is a district truly blessed with<br />
rivers and lakes offering an extensive<br />
range of outdoor pursuits including<br />
world-renowned salmon and trout<br />
fishing, deer hunting, boating, bird<br />
watching and family camping on the<br />
shores of the Waitaki lakes.<br />
Outstanding forest, mountain and<br />
alpine tracks encourage walking<br />
and mountain biking. The White<br />
Horse Big Easy mountain bike<br />
trails offer rides to suit all abilities,<br />
while the White Horse Monument,<br />
a tribute to the Clydesdale horse,<br />
standing majestically on the Hunters<br />
Hills, is visible for miles and can be<br />
accessed via the Waimate Walkway<br />
or by car.<br />
At the start of the Waimate Walkway<br />
is The Harvest Café featuring<br />
beers created from their onsite<br />
microbrewery and outstanding views<br />
across the town to the sea in the<br />
distance.<br />
Waimate is home to one of New<br />
Zealand’s largest pieces of street<br />
art, on the landmark Waimate<br />
WAIMATE DISTRICT<br />
Waimate District is in the central South Island,<br />
half-way between Christchurch and Dunedin.<br />
Explore hills, rivers, lakes and small country<br />
towns. Be wowed by large scale silo art, scenic<br />
walking and biking tracks, tame wallabies that you<br />
can hand feed, Edwardian heritage and more.<br />
If you’re heading to Queenstown, the route<br />
through the Waimate District is an alternative to<br />
the Geraldine-Tekapo highway. This option takes<br />
you into the Mackenzie basin via the stunning<br />
Waitaki Lakes.<br />
Take the time to get off the beaten track and<br />
explore the Waimate District. Base yourself in<br />
town or country and take your pick of activities<br />
that’ll have you living like a local.<br />
Waimate Information Centre, <strong>15</strong> Paul Street, Waimate<br />
P<br />
03 689 7771 E info@waimatedc.govt.nz<br />
www.waimate.org.nz<br />
/explorewaimatedistrict<br />
Grain Silos. Prepare to be wowed<br />
by artwork featuring prominent<br />
Waimate residents including ex-<br />
Prime Minister Norman Kirk, all<br />
painted by local artist Bill Scott.<br />
The district is one of the few places<br />
in New Zealand where wallabies<br />
have taken up residence. Introduced<br />
from Australia you can get up close<br />
and personal in a wildlife park, or if<br />
hunting is your sport, there are many<br />
opportunities for this too.<br />
Waimate is famous for strawberries,<br />
grown in the region since the late<br />
1880’s. At any of the strawberry<br />
fields, growers will sell you punnets<br />
of their finest berries, or you can pick<br />
your own straight from the field, you<br />
cannot get much fresher than that!<br />
You can also treat yourself to a real<br />
berry fruit ice cream.<br />
Waimate hosts over 45 events<br />
annually; Waimate Strawberry<br />
Fare held the second Saturday in<br />
December attracts around 13,000<br />
visitors to the town, while in March<br />
there is the March Hare Motor Cycle<br />
Rally. Over Labour weekend, the<br />
Waimate 50 Street Car Racing also<br />
attracts many thousands of visitors to<br />
the district.<br />
Waimate also offers an alternative<br />
route to Queenstown, via the<br />
stunning scenery of the Waitaki<br />
Lakes.<br />
For further information on the<br />
Waimate district, including maps<br />
and brochures, call into the Waimate<br />
Information Centre or view www.<br />
waimate.org.nz<br />
BUTLERS BERRY<br />
FARM & CAFÉ<br />
For decades the Waimate District has<br />
been renowned for its strawberries<br />
and celebrates the juicy crop with an<br />
annual Strawberry Fare in Waimate<br />
at the iconic Butlers Berry Farm and<br />
Café. Located just south of Timaru<br />
on SHI, a large wagon of huge<br />
strawberries is without a doubt an<br />
invitation to stop, shop and linger to<br />
sample Butlers berries in numerous<br />
mouth watering ways.<br />
Renowned for their high-quality fruit<br />
and produce throughout the district<br />
and beyond, you’ll find exceptional<br />
coffee and delectable food. The<br />
licensed café serves a berry-inspired<br />
menu, fresh fruit ice creams and<br />
smoothies to sigh for! Butlers Café is<br />
famous for its Devonshire Teas, with<br />
“light as air” scones, real cream and<br />
your choice of Butlers jams made<br />
with more fruit and less sugar.<br />
On a commercial scale, Butlers<br />
manufacture a variety of jams and<br />
chutneys using their own fruit<br />
throughout the year. These are<br />
available to take home from the Fruit<br />
Stall after you have tasted them in<br />
the Café.<br />
You can purchase punnets of<br />
strawberries as well as raspberries,<br />
gooseberries, blackberries and red<br />
butler’s berry farm & cafe - think berries, think butler’s<br />
Open<br />
7 DayS<br />
Raspberries | Strawberries | Karaka Blackberries | Red & Black Currants | Gooseberries | Fruity Jams & Chutneys<br />
High quality fruit and produce<br />
Mouth watering berry inspired food<br />
it’s different, it’s delicious<br />
or blackcurrants. You also have the<br />
option to pick your own when they<br />
are in season, so you can take home<br />
the magic in a mouthful – sweet, firm<br />
and colourful, the way berries should<br />
be.<br />
Butlers Berry Farm and Café is also a<br />
superb venue. They can host family<br />
groups, small events and weddings,<br />
up to 50 guests. They can make the<br />
event even easier on you as the café<br />
can cater the event amongst the<br />
marquee space, surrounded by the<br />
enchanting strawberry fields.<br />
Stay in either their onsite<br />
accommodation cottages or their<br />
backpacker lodge which can<br />
accommodate 14 people in total. In<br />
the morning, enjoy a berry splendid<br />
Butler breakfast and afterward<br />
explore the history, walks and cycle<br />
trails in the local area.<br />
Butlers Berry Farm and Café is open<br />
every day and owners Jackie and<br />
Donald Butler welcome visitors<br />
and guests for any length of time.<br />
Stop by to sample the strawberries,<br />
enjoy a meal, stay the day or spend<br />
the night. When you think berries,<br />
think Butlers Berry Farm & Café in<br />
Waimate. For further information visit<br />
www.butlersberries.co.nz.<br />
Ice-cream sundaes and superb coffee<br />
All freshly made with more fruit than sugar<br />
The place to stop for breakfasts, gourmet lunches and devonshire teas<br />
SH1, Waimate<br />
South Canterbury<br />
03 689 5849<br />
www.butlersberries.co.nz
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
WAIMATE<br />
9<br />
CAFÉ ON<br />
QUEEN<br />
HARVEST BAR<br />
With stunning views over Waimate, Harvest Bar and<br />
Kitchen is the place to head to for dining in South<br />
Canterbury. Sited at the top of Point Bush Road,<br />
Waimate, in the remnants of a former Winery, both the<br />
scenery and food is to die for.<br />
During the day head up to enjoy the busy café trade,<br />
with menu and cabinet offerings. The cheese rolls and<br />
home-made pies in the cabinet have already made<br />
a name for themselves, while the burgers, blue cod,<br />
and even duck are constant winners coming out of the<br />
kitchen. If you’re travelling up for the day then be sure<br />
to chuck the mountain bikes on the roof-rack or pack<br />
your running shoes. The restaurant sits at the bottom of<br />
the Whitehorse Big Easy trails, so is the perfect place to<br />
head off to enjoy over 30km of some of the best tracks<br />
you’ll find in New Zealand!!!<br />
Open on Thursday nights with a bar menu, and then<br />
Friday and Saturday nights with the full offering the night<br />
time menu has been a real hit. The head chef is getting<br />
AND KITCHEN<br />
a name for himself with his amazing flavours, and twists<br />
on the classics. Knowing their target market, they’ve also<br />
ensured that their meal sizes are large enough to ensure<br />
that hungry patrons don’t go home begging. In fact, for<br />
the truly adventurous there’s a truly challenging 500g<br />
steak on offer!<br />
And if you’re up there at night be sure to try the local<br />
Hunter Hills beer. The Hunter Hills craft brewery has<br />
been set up behind the side bar-room of the restaurant<br />
by a group of local craft brewers (so it really is one of the<br />
shortest supply chains around!). Their Pale Ale, Blonde,<br />
and Porter have been getting rave reviews, and sit well<br />
alongside Harvest’s extensive wine, beer, and spirit<br />
selection.<br />
Harvest Bar and Kitchen is definitely worth visiting if<br />
you’re in the area. Get up the hill today if you haven’t<br />
tried them out yet – no matter what you’re looking for<br />
you’re likely to be both satisfied and impressed!<br />
WAIMATE’S TAME WALLABIES<br />
Café on Queen in Waimate, is<br />
enjoyed by local residents and<br />
visitors alike. Located in the heart<br />
of the town, the café is operated by<br />
new owner Wendy Arnold and offers<br />
delicious foods and goods baked on<br />
site.<br />
Café on Queen is open 7 days from<br />
8.00am-4.30pm Monday to Friday<br />
and from 9.00am -3.30pm Saturdays<br />
and Sundays, so there is plenty of<br />
opportunity to sample the menu for<br />
breakfast, brunch or lunch.<br />
In addition, there is freshly made,<br />
tempting cabinet food throughout<br />
the day including tasty pies, cakes,<br />
slices, custard squares, biscuits,<br />
sandwiches and dumplings, as<br />
well as excellent coffee, tea and a<br />
selection of cold drinks.<br />
Word-of-mouth business has<br />
encouraged those visiting Waimate<br />
to enjoy great coffee, good food and<br />
the hospitality the town is famous for.<br />
While visiting Waimate, you must visit the town’s famous<br />
wallabies at EnkleDooVery Korna Wallaby Park. Visitors<br />
can wander at their leisure among 60 tame wallabies, all<br />
in their family groups within over 20 enclosures. Special<br />
pellets are provided to help you participate in the<br />
feeding experience.<br />
Gwen, the “Wallaby Lady” has been hand rearing baby<br />
wallabies for 41 years, but only opened the park to the<br />
public in 1999. From October to April, Gwen hand rears<br />
baby wallabies brought to her by hunters. This requires<br />
much commitment as they need constant warmth and<br />
food. But they really are cute and love to be patted by<br />
visiting children and adults! There are also other animals<br />
to see at the park including bantams, possum and rare<br />
breed sheep, as well as an old time Trapper’s Hut.<br />
The park is located off Highway 82 on Bathgates Road<br />
close to Waimate. Watch out for the Wallaby Park sign<br />
and don’t forget your camera! Open daily from 20th<br />
September to 10th June from 10am-5pm OR off season<br />
June 11th to 19th September 10am-4pm (weather<br />
dependent) or by appointment or by chance!<br />
Phone 03 689 7197 or visit www.waimateorg.nz/<br />
tamewallabies<br />
When PaSSing thRough Waimate viSit<br />
one of the beSt bakeRieS in nZ<br />
all day breakfasts | sunday roasts<br />
pies | custard square | cold drinks<br />
sandwiches cakes | slices | coffee<br />
biscuits | pastries | bread rolls<br />
birthday and christmas party functions<br />
Relax & enjoy the ambience<br />
25 Queen St, Waimate<br />
Ph: 03 689 6010<br />
oPen 7 dayS<br />
The home of fresh, modern & seasonal food - with stunning views<br />
across the Waimate District out to the Pacific Ocean<br />
Open 9am to 4pm Tue to Sun and Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights<br />
www.harvestbk.co.nz 03 689 8488 info@harvestbk.co.nz 228 Point Bush Rd, Waimate<br />
HOP TO THE<br />
WALLABY PARK<br />
EnkleDooVery Korna Waimate<br />
Affordable Hands-on Adventure<br />
• WALK AMONGST • TOUCH • FEED<br />
• PHOTOGRAPH • OUR FAMOUS WALLABIES<br />
Group bookings essential please<br />
No eftpos or credit card facilities<br />
Admire the cute tame Wallabies<br />
• Open 7 days 10am-5pm<br />
• 20 Sept through to 10 June<br />
• During the off season, June 11th to Sept 19th,<br />
will be open by appointment, weather-dependent<br />
or by chance, 10am to 4pm<br />
Located North End of State Highway 82<br />
on Bathgates Rd, Waimate<br />
Your host: Gwen Dempster-Schouten 03 689 7197<br />
c/- email: jenny_dempster@hotmail.com<br />
www.waimate.org.nz/tamewallabies
10<br />
OAMARU<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
INFLATE YOUR LILO<br />
BECAUSE IT’S WAITAKI<br />
LAKES CAMPING TIME AGAIN<br />
A place for those who yearn for summer holidays<br />
the way they used to be (OK dad’s legs in<br />
Stubbies weren’t for everyone and the sausages<br />
always got burnt). Waitaki Lakes camp sites allow<br />
affordable, back-to-basics camping in stunning<br />
surroundings, now open for a season of sun and<br />
skipping stones until Sunday the 5th of May 2019.<br />
The ultimate in old-school camping, the sites<br />
are sunny and sheltered, with weeping willows<br />
trailing in the water, lovely grassy areas to pitch a<br />
tent at camping grounds including Parsons Rock,<br />
Boat Harbour, Sailors Cutting and Falstone Creek.<br />
Waitakians have been coming here to water ski,<br />
fish or just float since they were knee high to a<br />
grasshopper. Unwind your internal spring, snooze<br />
over a book: you’ll be sold on the place too.<br />
Pitch a tent on the sunny side of lakes Aviemore<br />
and Benmore for a retro rewind to a time when<br />
your cell phone didn’t chirp with work every<br />
5 seconds, dinner was cooked, and eaten, al<br />
fresco, and the only noise at night was a cool<br />
breeze on the lake and children being children.<br />
Choose a campsite close to shops, a golf course,<br />
playgrounds and walking/cycling tracks or just<br />
get away from it all and enjoy fishing, swimming or<br />
boating on quiet waters. Deck chairs at the ready,<br />
people!<br />
Camping season passes are available from:<br />
Waitaki District Council customer services<br />
desk, Oamaru, Kurow Auto Services and camp<br />
supervisors. Boat ramp passes are available from<br />
Waitaki District Council, Westside Café & Shop,<br />
Otematata, Mobil Garage, Omarama, Kurow<br />
Auto Services and camp supervisors. For more<br />
information visit the Waitaki Lakes Camping<br />
Facebook page or www.waitaki.govt.nz<br />
Camping at<br />
WAITAKI LAKES<br />
Enjoy affordable back-to-basics, retro Kiwi-style camping within<br />
stunning surroundings at the beautiful Waitaki Lakes, where it is<br />
sunny and sheltered and there’s swimming, fishing, boating, cycling<br />
or a chance to just pull up a deck chair, unplug and unwind<br />
www.waitaki.govt.nz<br />
FORRESTER GALLERY<br />
9 Thames Street, Oamaru<br />
E:info@forrestergallery.com<br />
T: 03 433 0853<br />
Free Admission | Donations Welcome<br />
www.culturewaitaki.org.nz<br />
OPEN DAILY<br />
Mon - Fri 10.30am to 4.30pm<br />
Sat - Sun/Public Holidays 1pm to 4.30pm<br />
Closed Xmas/Boxing/New Year’s Days<br />
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The Print Laboratory welcomes:<br />
The News Network #2, <strong>2018</strong>
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
WAITAKI WHITESTONE<br />
OAMARU<br />
11<br />
GEOPARK<br />
Journey through the Waitaki<br />
Whitestone Geopark and explore this<br />
unique wonderland.<br />
Start at picturesque Lake Ohau; the<br />
family-friendly Lodge is nestled<br />
under the mountains, and offers<br />
cosy accommodation surrounded<br />
by alpine walks and access to the<br />
world-class Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail.<br />
Omarama hosts the popular geo-site<br />
of Clay Cliffs - awe-inspiring eroded<br />
sand and river gravel formations that<br />
tower above you. The Omarama Hot<br />
Tubs offer further amazing views as<br />
you relax and soak up mountain air.<br />
The next day head for Glide<br />
Omarama to get a heightened<br />
appreciation of the stunning Waitaki<br />
Geopark as you soar over its peaks<br />
and lakes. If ground-level is more<br />
your style, cycle and e-bike hire is<br />
available for a cruise along the Alps<br />
2 Ocean.<br />
Grab a bite at one of the local cafes<br />
before taking State Highway 83 for<br />
your drive past the spectacular blue<br />
hydro lakes, emerging into the wineproducing<br />
landscape around Kurow.<br />
The stories of this ancient landscape<br />
are told at Vanished World in<br />
Duntroon, which is the geological<br />
hub of the Park and showcases what<br />
was living here 25 million years ago.<br />
For a more recent version of history,<br />
the working blacksmiths is also a<br />
highlight.<br />
Don’t miss Elephant Rocks and<br />
Anatini geo-sites for an awesome<br />
photo opportunity before continuing<br />
to Oamaru to see the world’s<br />
smallest Blue Penguins as they head<br />
home from a day’s fishing at sea at<br />
the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.<br />
Be sure to explore Oamaru’s<br />
stunning collection of Whitestone<br />
architecture, the best-preserved<br />
Victorian streetscape in the<br />
country and the quirky elements of<br />
Steampunk and culinary delights of<br />
Whitestone Cheese.<br />
The North Otago coast is an<br />
abundance of family-friendly<br />
beaches, fur seals and rare seabirds<br />
seen from Kakanui to Moeraki. New<br />
attractions are Heliventures offering<br />
Geo-copter flights and Braided River<br />
Jet Boat tours on the mighty Waitaki<br />
River. The Moeraki boulders are<br />
a must-see before heading to the<br />
spectacular craggy ranges behind<br />
Palmerston, Dunback and Macraes<br />
Flat.<br />
And no Waitaki journey would be<br />
complete without tasting Geogastronomy<br />
at Cucina, Riverstone<br />
Kitchen and Fleurs Place in Moeraki.<br />
Take your summer holiday in New<br />
Zealand’s only Geopark and be<br />
wonderfully surprised.<br />
Explore Lake Ohau - bike, ski, fish and much more<br />
Enter a whole other<br />
world at Clay Cliffs<br />
The hydro lakes<br />
- perfect picnic spots<br />
Glide the skies!<br />
Skim the braids in a jet-boat<br />
Geology characteristics<br />
in the wines here<br />
"Vanished World" - secrets of the past<br />
A geo-wonderland<br />
just waiting to be<br />
discovered...<br />
Geo-sites<br />
Gold diggings here<br />
Elephant Rocks<br />
Craft beer,<br />
whiskey worth savouring<br />
and award-winning cheese!<br />
Stunning Victorian architecture<br />
and Steampunk<br />
The past preserved -<br />
Totara Estate and Clarks Mill<br />
Geocoptering -<br />
try it out here!<br />
The cutest<br />
penguins<br />
you'll ever see!<br />
An abundance of wildlife<br />
and wild beaches<br />
Breath-taking boulders<br />
and seafood cuisine
12<br />
oaMarU<br />
EnhancE Wool<br />
southern holiday destinations<br />
a MEandEr on Main<br />
sTrEET<br />
The wool shops and draperies<br />
that once graced every town, city<br />
and suburb have almost become<br />
extinct, but visit Enhance 2007 Ltd in<br />
Oamaru and you may be filled with<br />
nostalgia!<br />
It is an Aladdin’s Cave of wonderful<br />
wools, yarns, patterns, needles,<br />
sewing threads, buttons, bows,<br />
accessories and people who know<br />
their stock and their stuff.<br />
Presided over by owner<br />
Val Hill who has had a<br />
lifetime career in wool<br />
and crafts, Enhance<br />
has been in business<br />
for over a decade.<br />
“We try to have a<br />
broad range of wool<br />
from 2ply to chunky as<br />
well as a mix of lovely<br />
yarns like silk, possum,<br />
Tencel, cotton and alpaca”<br />
says Val. Whenever possible she<br />
sources New Zealand wools, but the<br />
yarns come from all over the world<br />
including UK, Peru, Australia, China,<br />
Italy and Turkey.<br />
Staff at Enhance have seen<br />
an increasing interest in crafts<br />
especially among young Mums<br />
with toddlers and babies and<br />
Enhance offers a huge selection of<br />
Grains & Flours<br />
Peas, Beans & Lentils<br />
Herbs & Spices<br />
Organic & Gluten Free Products<br />
International Foods<br />
Cake Decorating Supplies<br />
Brewing Supplies<br />
Confectionery & Treats<br />
10 EDEN STREET, OAMARU 9400<br />
P 03 433 1433<br />
M 027 357 6590<br />
E info@realfoodpantry.co.nz<br />
Colour and love of design<br />
Stockists of a complete range available in NZ from 2ply through to chunky<br />
• Blends include Possum, Alpaca, Silk and Mohair<br />
• Stunning range of colours<br />
• Embroidery fabrics<br />
• Threads and accessories<br />
• Ribbons and buttons<br />
• Laces, braids, beads and haberdashery<br />
• Fabric dye and paint<br />
• Costume jewellery<br />
patterns in-stores. Whether you are<br />
a beginner looking for a first project<br />
or an experienced knitter looking<br />
for a challenge, Enhance can inspire<br />
you with ideas, techniques and<br />
encouragement.<br />
In addition to the superior selection<br />
of knitting products, you will also<br />
find embroidery fabrics and threads<br />
haberdashery items for superb<br />
finishing of your work and gift<br />
ideas such as costume<br />
jewellery.<br />
As well as serving<br />
the customers of<br />
North Otago, clients<br />
contact Enhance<br />
from as far away as<br />
Auckland and Bluff,<br />
while others browse and<br />
buy whenever they visit<br />
Oamaru. So why not do the<br />
same and visit enhance 2007<br />
Ltd next time you’re in the region?<br />
You will find a wealth of product<br />
selection, with genuine customer<br />
service and the pleasure of a gentle<br />
and rewarding shopping experience.<br />
Enhance is open Monday to Friday 9<br />
am- 5:30 pm and 10 am to 1 pm on<br />
Saturdays. For further information<br />
phone 03 434 2144 or visit www.<br />
enhanceoamaru.co.nz<br />
LAGONDA TEAROOMS<br />
Laybys<br />
welcome<br />
191 Thames Street, Oamaru<br />
Phone: (03) 434 8716<br />
125 Thames St, Oamaru<br />
Tel: 03 434 2144 | Fax: 03 434 2145<br />
Email: enhance.oamaru@gmail.com<br />
OAMARU<br />
FAST FRESH FOOD<br />
with value meals,<br />
milkshakes, icecreams & drinks<br />
Internet available<br />
Open everyday except<br />
Christmas Day<br />
Call in, relax and enjoy at<br />
LAGONDA TEAROOMS<br />
Thames Street is Oamaru’s modern<br />
commercial hub and complements<br />
the nearby historic precinct with<br />
a variety of shops, services and<br />
accommodation. Alongside its wide<br />
thoroughfare and easy parking,<br />
you’ll find well known stores and<br />
franchises, locally owned boutiques<br />
and a plethora of delightful cafes,<br />
restaurants, pubs and hotels; among<br />
them:<br />
RealFood Pantry is just off Thames<br />
on Eden Street and is home to<br />
quality ingredients for baking,<br />
cooking, treats and brewing. You’ll<br />
also find a selection of organic and<br />
gluten free products, bulk fruit and<br />
ToTara EsTaTE –<br />
a PiEcE of nEW<br />
ZEaland hisTory<br />
Once a grand estate covering almost<br />
<strong>15</strong>,000 acres, Totara Estate played a<br />
significant role in the making of New<br />
Zealand as we know it today. The<br />
first shipment of frozen sheep meat<br />
departed from this property in early<br />
1882 and arrived safely in London –<br />
securing a market for our meat and<br />
enabling a living to be made for the<br />
smaller landowners who benefitted<br />
from the breakup of these big<br />
estates later on.<br />
Today you are able to come and<br />
hear the story of those pioneering<br />
land managers and entrepreneurs<br />
who so energetically harnessed the<br />
new technology of refrigeration and<br />
created a nation-wide industry. It’s<br />
not just the story of meat of course<br />
– much more went on these vast<br />
mixed agricultural farms and a visit to<br />
Totara Estate gives an insight into life<br />
as it was for many on the Victorian<br />
Estate in New Zealand. Heritage NZ<br />
(formerly The Historic Places Trust)<br />
purchased and completed the first<br />
round of restoration on the Oamaru<br />
stone farm buildings in time for the<br />
1982 Centenary and more has been<br />
done since.<br />
VISIT OAMARU<br />
Totara Estate<br />
Discover the historic farm where a piece of New<br />
Zealand history was made. With beautiful Oamaru<br />
stone buildings in superb rural surroundings, come<br />
and experience a taste of life on a Victorian farm.<br />
8km south of Oamaru.<br />
Open daily September-May 10am-4pm.<br />
www.totaraestate.co.nz<br />
nuts, herbs and spices. Offering a<br />
back to basics approach to food you<br />
will also find recipes, new ideas and<br />
friendly advice. www.realfoodpantry.<br />
co.nz<br />
Lagonda Tearooms an iconic<br />
New Zealand style of milk bar,<br />
ice-cream parlour and tearoom.<br />
Offering selections for morning<br />
and afternoon tea, lunches and<br />
takeaways. Lagonda is also a Coach<br />
Travel Centre and 7 day a week<br />
refreshment stop. As well as indoor<br />
and outdoor seating, the tearoom<br />
also has free WiFi customer use.<br />
Facebook -lagondatearooms.<br />
The Estate is beautifully sited in<br />
the rolling countryside outside<br />
Oamaru. Patchwork fields stretch<br />
away into the distance with views<br />
out to the Kakanui Range and<br />
beyond. “We invite visitors to come<br />
and experience what we enjoy<br />
every day” says Property Manager,<br />
Keren Mackay. There is an entry<br />
fee to come and complete the tour<br />
around the buildings but no charge<br />
to explore the excellent gift shop or<br />
café. Visitors are welcome to bring<br />
their own picnic with tables available<br />
outside. An exciting new venture<br />
is the “Smoko” themed café set in<br />
the original cookhouse. Bring your<br />
guests out for a taste of old style<br />
morning and afternoon teas. Enamel<br />
pots of tea or coffee, scones, date<br />
loaf, and other farmhouse goodies<br />
are available.<br />
Feed the sheep, dress up in Victorian<br />
Costumes and try your hand at some<br />
old fashioned games.<br />
No charge for school aged children<br />
with a paying adult.<br />
Step into the past!<br />
Clarks Mill<br />
A rare historic flour mill with<br />
four floors of original machinery.<br />
12km south of Oamaru. Open end of October-April on<br />
Sundays from 1pm-3pm (machinery operates last Sunday of<br />
the month). Jan, Feb, March also open Thursdays from 10am-<br />
1pm (machinery operates 11am) www.clarksmill.co.nz<br />
Group bookings, weddings, events welcome<br />
For special events see the website. Admission charges apply.<br />
03 433 1269 | totaraestate@heritage.org.nz
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
BRYDONE HOTEL<br />
OAMARU<br />
13<br />
OAMARU<br />
NORTHSTAR MOTEL BAR<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
Step inside the enchanting Brydone<br />
Hotel Oamaru and you will find<br />
yourself in a gentler, more gracious<br />
era, when a sweeping staircase,<br />
grand chandeliers and ornate<br />
interiors represented the height of<br />
style and the finest accommodation.<br />
Built of white, elaborately carved<br />
Oamaru limestone in 1881, this<br />
impressive Oamaru hotel has<br />
charmed and welcomed guests for<br />
over 130 years. Today that proud<br />
tradition of style and exceptional<br />
hospitality is maintained and<br />
enhanced by every contemporary<br />
comfort.<br />
You will find the hotel 248kms<br />
(<strong>15</strong>6miles) south of Christchurch and<br />
116kms (72.5miles) north of Dunedin,<br />
located in the central business area<br />
of Oamaru. Relax in the welcoming<br />
ground floor dining area, where you<br />
can enjoy great service and a range<br />
of food and beverage catering for all<br />
tastes.<br />
The hotel’s convivial restaurant<br />
is open from 6.30am every day<br />
for breakfast and throughout the<br />
day with lunch, moving on to a<br />
sumptuous dinner menu. The<br />
diverse range of New Zealand<br />
and International dishes is<br />
accompanied by a comprehensive<br />
wine list designed to cater for all<br />
requirements.<br />
A bar menu is available throughout<br />
the day and evening, so you can<br />
drop in and unwind to your heart’s<br />
content whenever you please. Enjoy<br />
a relaxing drink and a delicious<br />
meal in the Brydone Hotel Oamaru’s<br />
friendly T-Bar Restaurant and<br />
Brasserie.<br />
For business travellers your stay<br />
can be productive as well as<br />
comfortable, with the hotel offering<br />
four stylish conference rooms (with<br />
conference equipment available) for<br />
meetings and functions. The hotel<br />
that can cater for as many as 200<br />
people.<br />
Take it easy with your whole family in<br />
this charming, considerate and childfriendly<br />
hotel. Step out from the 19th<br />
century elegance of the Brydone for<br />
some 21st century exercise at the<br />
nearby gym and aquatic centre or<br />
simply relax to your heart’s content<br />
in a captivating hotel that is perfectly<br />
equipped to help you enjoy your stay<br />
in Oamaru.<br />
Located in the north of Oamaru, head<br />
down to the Northstar where you will<br />
feel right at home and find the best<br />
food and service! Their joint motels<br />
and restaurant offer stylish modern<br />
accommodation, while the restaurant<br />
is more than happy to cater to your<br />
every need.<br />
NorthStar’s motel units offer affordably<br />
priced accommodation in Oamaru and<br />
each motel unit features your choice of<br />
either a super king size bed or two king<br />
single beds, a large cosy couch, full<br />
kitchen facilities, a Nespresso coffee<br />
machine and a modern bathroom.<br />
The complex is perfect for events,<br />
parties and corporate functions. Book<br />
out its Restaurant and Bar and enjoy<br />
a fully catered meal, complemented<br />
by a great range of New Zealand and<br />
Australian wines. For large groups,<br />
book out the Northstar Restaurant and<br />
Motels and enjoy the convenience<br />
of a short walk home to your motel<br />
accommodation and the end of your<br />
evening.<br />
Elegantly furnished Superior units,<br />
Family units and Disability units offer<br />
the ideal motel accommodation for<br />
couples, individuals and corporate<br />
travellers as well as families, groups<br />
or sports teams. Two interconnecting<br />
units create a large space, with the<br />
option of privacy when required and<br />
each room has a Nespresso coffee<br />
machine available.<br />
End an exciting day in Oamaru at<br />
Northstar Restaurant and Bar where<br />
quality food is affordably priced. Open<br />
for lunch and dinner 7 days a week<br />
and for breakfasts on request, the<br />
Restaurant prides itself on delicious<br />
cuisine that uses as much local<br />
produce as possible and is beautifully<br />
presented.<br />
Enjoy a glass of Otago wine or beer<br />
before dinner while enjoying the latest<br />
sport on NorthStar’s big screen TVs.<br />
Or, stay late and soak up the ambience<br />
with an after-dinner coffee by the fire in<br />
the lounge area. Room service is also<br />
available to all Northstar Motel units.<br />
Families and children are welcome,<br />
and the restaurant offers a children’s<br />
dinner and dessert menu. Furnished<br />
with large tables, group bookings can<br />
easily be accommodated as well as<br />
functions and events. Enquiries are<br />
welcome anytime to discuss your<br />
party’s needs.<br />
The onsite restaurant also makes<br />
Northstar Motel the perfect<br />
accommodation of choice for business<br />
travellers wanting an accessible dining<br />
option.<br />
~<br />
Step inside the enchanting Brydone Hotel Oamaru and you will find yourself in a<br />
gentler, more gracious era. Situated in the heart of Oamaru, with the Totara Bar<br />
right in the lobby, The Brydone has welcomed guests for over a century.<br />
The Brydone Hotel has various features that attract our guests. It is built of white,<br />
elaborately carved, Oamaru limestone in 1881. It provides a great venue for<br />
functions and weddings alike, however loves catering for guests of any and all<br />
ages. Breakfast is served from an early time to get you ready for your day, however<br />
if you fancy a sleep in, we have a fantastic lunch and dinner menu with dessert that<br />
will make your mouth water. The Brydone staff are local to Oamaru and have all<br />
the information for your time here at the ready.<br />
Come and stay at The Brydone and make your moments into memories.<br />
~<br />
The The Oamaru Oamaru Trust Trust manage manage four 4 businesses businesses in in the the hospitality hospitality industry industry<br />
including including a hotel, a hotel, motel, motel, restaurants, restaurants, bars bars and and a retail a retail liquor liquor outlet outlet<br />
throughout throughout the District, the District, and ensures and ensures staff staff are highly are highly skilled skilled in all areas. in all<br />
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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<br />
a week.<br />
The Trust strives to provide quality accommodation, food, beverage and<br />
The Trust’s strives to provide quality accommodation, food, beverage<br />
entertainment for both Oamaru locals and visitors to the area.<br />
and entertainment for both Oamaru locals and visitors to the area.<br />
The The Oamaru Licensing Trust Trust board board who who act act as the as the Oamaru Oamaru based based<br />
committee for for Lion Lion Foundation funding applications have have distributed<br />
hundreds of of thousands of of dollars back back into into the the community. The The Trust Trust<br />
acknowledges the the continuous support support that that OLT OLT businesses businesses receive receive from<br />
the from local the and local wider and public wider which public assists which in assists ensuring ensuring funding is funding returned is<br />
back into the community.<br />
returned back into the community.<br />
1<strong>15</strong> Thames Street, Oamaru | www.brydonehotel.co.nz | Phone 03 433 0480
14<br />
OaMaru<br />
southern holiday destinations<br />
On TOur<br />
wiTh<br />
VerTical<br />
VenTures<br />
Vertical Ventures is a local adventure company<br />
based in Oamaru providing quality bespoke<br />
cycling and climbing tours. Recently, the<br />
company began operating two trading names<br />
to accommodate the individual aspects of their<br />
expanding dual business.<br />
The climbing aspect has more of a school<br />
and education focus, although there are often<br />
enquiries from tourists and visitors interested<br />
in climbing, while the cycle shop is the HQ of<br />
Vertical Ventures and is located opposite the<br />
brewery.<br />
Vertical Ventures sells and hires e-bikes as<br />
well as selling bikes and all the company’s<br />
products from cycle hire to helmets and<br />
can also provide repairs. Vertical Ventures<br />
hire includes; mountain bikes, kids bikes and<br />
trailers, plus hire of car bike trailers and towbar<br />
bike carriers.<br />
Their team have exceptional knowledge of the<br />
region which has helped them put together<br />
amazing experiences and allowed them to<br />
showcase the great outdoors they love. Joining<br />
one of their tours or allowing them to design<br />
your adventure will assure you of 20 years of<br />
experience and delivery of an unforgettable<br />
first class trip.<br />
The company’s adventures include; rock<br />
climbing, plus day and fully inclusive cycle<br />
tours on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. As well<br />
as riding trips from 2 hours to several days, a<br />
big focus for current season is day trip cycling.<br />
Vertical Ventures also offers morning shuttles<br />
to Duntroon so that people can ride back to<br />
Oamaru on the last section of the magnificent<br />
Alps2Ocean Trail. It comprises a 54km section<br />
with 45kms off road and is a highlight of the<br />
trail with a tunnel, a bridge and limestone<br />
scenery.<br />
To check out all of their tours, look at their<br />
website www.verticalventures.co.nz<br />
Or give Vertical Ventures NZ Ltd a call on<br />
03 434 5010 / 021 894427<br />
brydOne<br />
whOlefOOds<br />
6kms south of Oamaru<br />
you will find Brydone<br />
Wholefoods Store.<br />
Located in the old Totara<br />
Hall, the family business<br />
combines a lifelong love of<br />
the land and a passion for<br />
wholesome healthy food.<br />
Be tempted by seasonal<br />
certified organic, spray free<br />
and local produce, fruit,<br />
fresh and dried and nuts<br />
which are kept at optimal<br />
temperature in their large<br />
walk in chiller for freshness.<br />
The freezers and fridges<br />
are crammed with local<br />
and organic meats<br />
including a wide range<br />
of dairy and non-dairy<br />
products and the deli has<br />
the famous GameKeeper<br />
meats from Kurow.<br />
In addition to the store’s<br />
extensive grocery<br />
lines, they also stock<br />
environmentally friendly<br />
household and healthcare<br />
products, the NZ Biogro<br />
certified Viola range and<br />
the well renowned Weleda<br />
products including their<br />
baby range.<br />
You will find products<br />
that are gluten-free,<br />
dairy-free and refined<br />
sugar-free, as well as<br />
paleo and vegan lines,<br />
while the kitchen provides<br />
delicious raw desserts,<br />
baking and savoury foods<br />
and Brydone’s baristas<br />
will tempt you with<br />
Underground Coffees.<br />
Local residents and visitors<br />
are warmly welcomed<br />
by our staff at Brydone<br />
Wholefoods Store. As<br />
well as offering a courier<br />
service for out-of-townfolk,<br />
customers can shop<br />
online or enjoy the recently<br />
opened coffee lounge in<br />
store. Order one of our Fruit<br />
Boxes available from our<br />
online shop.<br />
Brydone Wholefoods Store<br />
is open Monday to Friday<br />
9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-<br />
4.30pm and from 10am-<br />
4.30pm on Sundays too.<br />
Phone 03 4346744 or email<br />
brydonewholefoods@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Presence On harbOur<br />
BIKE SERVICE PLANS FROM $45 • BIKE SALES<br />
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • BIKE HIRE<br />
FOR THE ALPS 2 OCEAN RIDER:<br />
TOURS. BIKE HIRE. CLEAN &<br />
CHECK SERVICES. A2O MERCHANDISE.<br />
WWW.VERTICALVENTURES.CO.NZ<br />
+64 21 894 427<br />
VERTVENTURES@GMAIL.COM<br />
Presence on Harbour is situated in the<br />
old Connell and Cloves Building in<br />
Oamaru’s picturesque Victorian Precinct.<br />
Offering “groovy stuff for groovy people,<br />
Presence on Harbour specialises in New<br />
Zealand arts and crafts, kiwiana and<br />
merino possum knitwear.<br />
Either online or shopping in person, you<br />
will find gifts for all occasions including<br />
weddings, engagements, baby showers,<br />
housewarmings, or simply an irresistible<br />
item to indulge yourself! A variety of<br />
kiwiana easily provides the ideal gift for<br />
friends and relatives in New Zealand or<br />
those overseas to remind them of home.<br />
The selection at Presence on Harbour<br />
includes Oamaru-themed gifts, T shirts,<br />
........<br />
PRESENCE ON HARBOUR<br />
Groovy Stuft for Groovy P.eople<br />
MERINO POSSUM KNITWEAR<br />
NZ ART & QUALITY KIWIANA GIFTS<br />
Open Daily<br />
Except Christmas Day<br />
1 Harbour Street, Oamaru<br />
presenceonharbour@gmail.com<br />
Tel: +64 27 439 5170<br />
magnets and coasters as well as iconic<br />
designs, prints and posters by New<br />
Zealand artists and photographers. The<br />
exquisite range of knitwear by Koru and<br />
Native World features jackets, cardigans,<br />
shrugs, ponchos socks, hats, gloves,<br />
jerseys and children’s wear.<br />
The inviting shop at 1 Harbour St<br />
Oamaru is open 7 days a week from<br />
September until May and welcomes<br />
customers to browse, buy and enjoy the<br />
ambience of Presence by name and by<br />
nature!<br />
For further information and inspiration<br />
call 027 4395170 or visit www.<br />
presenceonharbour.co.nz<br />
BRYDONE<br />
WHOLEFOODS STORE<br />
ORgaNic & NaTuRaL FOOD SpEciaLiSTS<br />
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm<br />
Shop online!<br />
451 Alma-Maheno Road, State Highway 1,<br />
Oamaru (6km South of Oamaru)<br />
R.D. 19-D, Oamaru 9492.<br />
Telephone/Fax 03-434-6744<br />
Email brydonewholefoods@gmail.com<br />
Like us on Facebook<br />
6km south of<br />
Oamaru on<br />
State Highway 1<br />
just past<br />
Totara School<br />
BRYDONE<br />
WHOLEFOODS<br />
STORE
southern holiday destinations<br />
oAMAru / MoerAki<br />
<strong>15</strong><br />
A TreAsure<br />
Trove of fun<br />
fleurs PlAce<br />
Arthur’s Antiques is situated at 360<br />
Thames Highway, Oamaru in the<br />
North End Shopping area. The shop<br />
is run by Donna & Tim Arthur and<br />
Maisie the cat.<br />
It is open every day from 10am<br />
(Sunday 10.30am) including public<br />
holidays.<br />
There are two shops attached<br />
to each other. One is a Furniture<br />
Emporium with adjacent to the<br />
main shop, where there is always a<br />
good selection of: Vintage Lights,<br />
China, Crystal, Silver & silver plate,<br />
Jewellery, Clocks and even more<br />
AscoT MoTel<br />
oAMAru<br />
Doug Familton welcomes you to<br />
Ascot Oamaru Motel which is the first<br />
motel in Oamaru as you drive in from<br />
the north on State Highway 1. Ascot<br />
Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru’s<br />
largest motel complexes with 30<br />
units and ample car parking space.<br />
Accommodation choices include<br />
studio rooms, one and two bedroom<br />
apartments and access apartments<br />
offering ideal flexibility for business<br />
and leisure travellers as well as<br />
groups and families. All units are<br />
nicely decorated, and some offer spa<br />
baths.<br />
Looking to find<br />
that unique piece<br />
furniture to choose from. Have a<br />
look at their Vintage tool selection,<br />
Kerosene lamps and Architectural<br />
hardware.<br />
Each weekend they have people<br />
from all over the country looking to<br />
find that unique piece.<br />
On your next trip South, pop in and<br />
see what treasure you can find. You<br />
won’t be disappointed and while<br />
your there say hello to Maisie the cat.<br />
Arthur’s Antiques<br />
360 Thames Highway - Oamaru<br />
Ph 03 437 0053<br />
Email: arthursantiquesnz@gmail.com<br />
A range of amenities to ensure<br />
guest comfort includes free wifi,<br />
room service breakfast, laundry and<br />
sky TV. The Ascot Oamaru Motel<br />
is conveniently located alongside<br />
Oamaru’s Galleon Complex which<br />
houses a tenpin bowling alley,<br />
gaming room, and family restaurant.<br />
It is also close to Centennial Park<br />
Sports Grounds, the Oamaru<br />
Racecourse and secondary schools.<br />
For further enquiries and information<br />
visits www.ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz<br />
or email stay@ascotoamarumotel.<br />
co.nz<br />
OAMARU MOTEL<br />
Fleurs Place in Moeraki Village has been<br />
recognised nationally and internationally<br />
for delicious, simply prepared fresh fish<br />
and locally sourced produce, served<br />
and enjoyed in beautiful surroundings.<br />
The cafe bar and restaurant is right<br />
on the village’s waterfront across the<br />
Bay from the iconic Moeraki Boulders,<br />
a stone’s throw from the areas rare<br />
wildlife.<br />
After 20 years at Oliver’s fine dining<br />
restaurant in Clyde, Fleur Sullivan<br />
followed a dream to live by the sea and<br />
found herself “surrounded by fish stock,<br />
cod livers, mussels, seaweed and boats.”<br />
The temptation to establish another<br />
restaurant was overwhelming, and the<br />
rest as they say is history.<br />
The food is simply superb and<br />
incorporates seasonal delicacies like<br />
muttonbird. All the shellfish is harvested<br />
commercially from Marlborough to<br />
Bluff. The Trio of Fillets, Tasting Plate<br />
for Two, or Fish of the Day (which can<br />
be baked whole) is straight from the<br />
Moeraki fishing boats, selected from the<br />
ever-changing daily catch which may<br />
consist of; Blue Cod, Moki, Gunard, Sole,<br />
Flounder or Groper complemented<br />
by fresh vegetables from local organic<br />
A Piece of PArAdise<br />
Just 50m from the beach, Moeraki<br />
Village Holiday Park enjoys an idyllic<br />
setting close to the famous Moeraki<br />
Boulders and colonies of penguins<br />
and seals. Hosts Kristina and Robbie<br />
Mitchell welcome visitors from<br />
all over the world to their “piece<br />
of paradise” and provide a variety<br />
of accommodation to cater for all<br />
budgets.<br />
As well as 6 self contained motels, 3<br />
self contained tourist flats, 3 cabins<br />
and 30 tent/caravan or motor home<br />
sites, visitors will also appreciate<br />
modern well equipped communal<br />
kitchen and dining facilities, clean<br />
shower blocks and guest laundry, a<br />
TV lounge with Freeview TV, internet<br />
and wireless access, barbeques and<br />
children’s play equipment.<br />
Moeraki Village<br />
Holiday Park<br />
growers.<br />
Fleur brings fruits and vegetables<br />
from her personal garden to share,<br />
as well as the rest of the staff who<br />
bring home grown produce and herbs<br />
straight from their gardens as the team<br />
have accommodations with garden<br />
areas. Each team member takes pride<br />
in sharing their fresh produce with<br />
customers and even when it’s time for<br />
a team member to move on as they<br />
come from around the world to work<br />
at Fleurs. Countries such as France,<br />
Korea, Sardinia, Ireland, the Netherlands,<br />
Columbia and more, the garden stays<br />
behind at the team housing to support<br />
Fleurs impeccable commitment to<br />
quality and fresh produce.<br />
Try one of Fleurs delectable desserts<br />
with their master dessert chef, who<br />
make desserts that melt in your mouth.<br />
Fleurs is an attraction for food lovers<br />
from all over New Zealand and overseas<br />
and has been named Cuisine Magazines<br />
first and inaugural food legend.<br />
Fleurs has become quite the ‘foody’<br />
destination so bookings, especially in<br />
the busy season are essential.<br />
Phone: 03 439 4480<br />
Located on a curve of faultless<br />
beach, there’s ample opportunity for<br />
fishing and boating, deep sea charter<br />
fishing, while wonderful walks<br />
take you to Moeraki’s unique rock<br />
formations and wildlife including<br />
New Zealand’s rare Hoiho or yelloweyed<br />
penguin.<br />
The area is also historically<br />
significant and once boasted a Maori<br />
village and pa in addition to the<br />
pretty Kotahitanga Church and a<br />
lighthouse in continuous use since<br />
its establishment in 1878.<br />
Visitors to Moeraki can enjoy<br />
restaurant meals at the Moeraki<br />
Tavern or the award winning world<br />
class taste sensation of Fleur’s Place<br />
or the services and amenities of<br />
Oamaru just 20 minutes drive away.<br />
Fleurs Place<br />
simple, fresh, naturally good food<br />
Arthur’s Antiques showcases vintage lights, china,<br />
jewellery, architectural hardware plus much much more...<br />
Arthur’s Antiques<br />
P. 03 437 0053 or 027 434 2474<br />
360 Thames Highway, Oamaru<br />
arthursantiquesnz@gmail.com | arthursantiquesoamaru.com<br />
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400<br />
Phone: 03 437 9040 or 0800 62 62 78<br />
Email: stay@ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz<br />
www.ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz<br />
• Moeraki Boulders<br />
• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony<br />
• Beautiful Views • Motel Units<br />
• Tourist Flats • Cabins<br />
• Caravan Sites • Tent Sites<br />
114 Haven Street, Moeraki, North Otago<br />
Phone/Fax 03 439-4759<br />
moerakivillageholidaypark@xtra.co.nz<br />
Fish from the Moeraki fishing boats<br />
• Bookings essential •<br />
Phone 03 439 4480<br />
facebook.com/fleursplace
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MACKENZIE<br />
LAKE<br />
TEKAPO<br />
COTTAGES<br />
Lake Tekapo Cottages offers self<br />
contained holiday accommodation in<br />
one of the South Island’s most scenic<br />
settings. Nestled in a large garden<br />
amid mature trees, a selection of<br />
charming cottages of varying size,<br />
accommodate between 2 and 8<br />
guests.<br />
Well sited for both mountain views<br />
and privacy, the cottages allow<br />
independent visitors to enjoy a<br />
country-style stay with modern<br />
comforts and village amenities close<br />
by. Tekapo has become a year-round<br />
destination with water sports, hot<br />
springs, skating, ski fields, scenic<br />
flights to Mt Cook and a World<br />
Heritage Night Sky attraction at Mt<br />
John.<br />
As well as their self contained<br />
cottages, the company also manage<br />
a number of well appointed holiday<br />
homes that are also available for rent.<br />
For further information and bookings<br />
visit www.laketekapocottages.co.nz<br />
LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES<br />
LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
LAKE OHAU LODGE –<br />
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY<br />
You have many choices for activities at Lake Ohau<br />
Lodge. The picturesque location provides the backdrop<br />
for prime outdoor activities. Weather determines it all.<br />
On a still day, their guests enjoy the sense of calmness<br />
and peace.<br />
From the Lodge you can walk along the road, through<br />
the native beech forest all the time with Mt Cook in view<br />
and surrounded by hills that rise up directly from the<br />
lake. The reflections are stunning.<br />
If the weather is wild, and it can be as Ohau means place<br />
of wind, it feels quite adventurous to be out walking,<br />
watching the spray off the waves on the lake and feeling<br />
the freshness of the air.<br />
You can drive just a short distance further up the valley<br />
to the Temple Valley and hike short tracks that take you<br />
through gorgeous beech forests with streams and views<br />
of high mountains that make you feel you are far away<br />
from city life.<br />
At the Lodge they encourage communal dining and<br />
make an effort to sit guests with people whose company<br />
they think each other would enjoy. They offer a truly<br />
delicious 3 course set menu at night, sourcing such local<br />
product as Aoraki salmon, Merino lamb, wild Fiordland<br />
venison and using local butchers and food providers<br />
wherever possible. The lodge is also happy to provide a<br />
packed lunch for your day out.<br />
There are 4 standards of accommodation, all ensuite,<br />
ranging from basic, clean and comfortable to their<br />
classically furnished best rooms featuring local artists<br />
work, and either ground floor or upstairs where the best<br />
views of Aoraki can be enjoyed from your balcony.<br />
The beautiful outdoors is just outside your room at the<br />
Lake Ohau Lodge. With so many activities to choose<br />
from, you will spend your time experiencing all that<br />
nature has to offer outside and then journey inside when<br />
you’re ready for a wee rest.<br />
Enjoy lots of Mountain Biking and Walking options.<br />
20 minutes’ drive from Lake Ohau Lodge is the Temple<br />
valley. For a short walk there is Ram Hill which is a 1hr<br />
return walk in amongst the native beech with moss<br />
covered banks and small streams to hop over. There<br />
is also a 5 hour return walk up the north branch of the<br />
Temple stream which has the most stunning of endings<br />
in a dramatic cirque.<br />
Further up the valley if you have a mountain bike or high<br />
wheelbase 4WD, you can drive to Monument Hut and<br />
walk or 1½ hrs to the Huxley Gorge swing-bridge and<br />
back. Crystal clear streams, beautiful open valley and<br />
again, lovely native beech forest.<br />
Experience the natural beauty and peace and tranquillity<br />
of Lake Ohau Lodge.<br />
LAKE TEKAPO AND THE<br />
MACKENZIE BASIN<br />
Cottage and holiday home style accommodation<br />
Spectacular mountain views | Excellent restaurants<br />
Affordable accommodation rates | Free Wifi<br />
Friendly, personal service for our guests<br />
Central location close to shops and church<br />
12 Sealy St, Lake Tekapo | Ph: (03) 680 6865<br />
laketekapocottages@gmail.com | laketekapocottages.com<br />
Enter this scenic dream location with the variety of<br />
villages and must see destinations. View the backdrop of<br />
the amazing turquoise blue colour of Lake Tekapo, New<br />
Zealand’s highest large lake,<br />
Comfortable accommodations and great dining choices<br />
including the Mackenzie Bar and Grill can satisfy your<br />
hunger pangs. Or try one of the international food choice<br />
options including traditional kiwi cuisine, pizza, Thai,<br />
Chinese or Japanese to fill your stomach.<br />
One of New Zealand’s iconic photo locations is on<br />
the shores of Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good<br />
Shepherd. The church provides awe-inspiring views of<br />
Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains through its<br />
altar window which has been the setting for thousands<br />
of weddings. Close to the church is the well-known<br />
bronze statue of a New Zealand Collie sheepdog.<br />
The statue was commissioned by Mackenzie Country<br />
residents in 1968 recognition of the indispensable role of<br />
the sheepdog in their livelihoods.<br />
Every season provides a different view of the aweinspiring<br />
scenery whether to play a round of golf, take a<br />
horse trek around Mount John, enjoy off-road mountain<br />
biking, enjoy a scenic flight over the Mackenzie basin<br />
and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park or marvel at the<br />
skies above on a stargazing tour at the world famous<br />
Mount John Observatory – there’s something for<br />
everyone.<br />
Stay on your alps2ocean journey | Stunning views & 4 standards of accommodation<br />
a dinner bed & breakfast package is offered | Try our famous cyclists platter & coffee<br />
or you can base yourself at the Lodge and explore the area<br />
To make an enquiry or a booking email: reservations@ohau.co.nz<br />
Phone: (03) 4389 885 www.ohau.co.nz<br />
PROUD TO SERVE MEALS PREPARED WITH<br />
LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS<br />
NZ WINES, MONTEITH’S CRAFT BEERS,<br />
ALLPRESS ESPRESSO<br />
Casual café-style meals for breakfast and lunch and a<br />
relaxed atmosphere for evening à la carte dining.<br />
For the guaranteed ‘hottest meal in town’ select from<br />
the Stonegrill menu! Dine alfresco over summer and<br />
stay cosy and warm by our fire in winter.<br />
Our menu changes seasonally, but you can always<br />
expect to find a great Mackenzie Country Steak and<br />
Alpine Salmon on offer.<br />
LAKE TEKAPO VILLAGE CENTRE<br />
PHONE 0800 806 886<br />
OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM.<br />
DINNER SERVED FROM 5PM.<br />
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL<br />
FOR DINNER.
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
DUNEDIN<br />
17<br />
YEAR ROUND FUN<br />
AT MOANA POOL<br />
KINGSGATE – THE<br />
IDEAL LOCATION<br />
Moana Pool is open year round and<br />
has more to offer than just swimming<br />
lanes. Bring the children to enjoy the<br />
fun and fabulous waterslides and<br />
the rocking wave pool, while you<br />
take a moment to relax in the hot<br />
spa. Exercise those holiday muscles<br />
in our fitness facilities and lane<br />
swimming or take part in the aqua fit<br />
classes.<br />
There are also party rooms and<br />
BBQ’s available to hire so you can<br />
make the most of the sun and festive<br />
holiday spirit. Enjoy stellar views<br />
over Dunedin from this delightful<br />
family -friendly holiday activity spot!<br />
Centrally located minutes from<br />
the Octagon, Moana Pool has free<br />
parking.<br />
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin is right in<br />
the heart of the city, providing the<br />
ideal location for guests whether<br />
they are visiting for business or<br />
leisure. With unbeatable views over<br />
the city and friendly, knowledgeable<br />
staff, the Kingsgate is the place to be.<br />
The central business district is right<br />
on your doorstep and you are within<br />
easy strolling distance of some of<br />
Dunedin’s best local attractions<br />
including the Speights Brewery and<br />
the famous Dunedin Railway Station.<br />
In house dining at Jimmy Cook’s Kiwi<br />
Kitchen sets the stage for a true Kiwi<br />
dining experience. Savour a mouthwatering<br />
selection of authentic<br />
Kiwiana favourites and enjoy a<br />
beautiful beverage made locally in<br />
Otago. The Aberdeen Bar offers a<br />
happy hour from 5.30pm – 7pm daily.<br />
With 55 sunny, north facing,<br />
well-appointed guest rooms, the<br />
Kingsgate Hotel offers comfort,<br />
convenience and a warm welcome<br />
at any time of the year.<br />
MAKE MOANA POOL YOUR HOLIDAY DESTINATION<br />
Come and enjoy our great facilities: Wave pool – toddlers pool – rapid river – water<br />
slides – inflatables – diving boards – BBQ and rooms for hire.<br />
Make the most of your leisure time.<br />
Also open are St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool, Mosgiel and Port Chalmers Community Pools<br />
until 31 March.<br />
60 LITTLEBOURNE ROAD | DUNEDIN | PH 03 477 4000<br />
WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/MOANAPOOL<br />
A DEPARTMENT OF THE DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL<br />
EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE<br />
and bookings throughout New Zealand<br />
NEW ZEALAND’S OFFICIAL VISITOR INFORMATION NETWORK<br />
Visitor Centre<br />
50 The Octagon<br />
PHONE 03 474 3300<br />
EMAIL visitor.centre@dcc.govt.nz<br />
WEBSITE www.isitedunedin.co.nz<br />
SEE WHAT’S NEW IN DUNEDIN<br />
• Centrally located in the heart of the city.<br />
• Contemporary, north-facing rooms with wonderful views.<br />
• Delicious and affordable food at Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant.<br />
• Complimentary Moana Pool passes and full access to<br />
Sky TV.<br />
• Warm and authentic Kiwi service.<br />
• Family friendly and fun.<br />
KINGSGATE HOTEL DUNEDIN<br />
10 Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand<br />
T +64 3 477 6784 E kingsgate.dunedin@millenniumhotels.co.nz<br />
A MILLENNIUM HOTEL | www.millenniumhotels.com
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DUNEDIN<br />
DUNEDIN’S<br />
CHINESE<br />
GARDEN<br />
Located in the heart of Dunedin is<br />
the only traditional Chinese Scholar’s<br />
Garden in the southern hemisphere.<br />
The garden takes visitors on a<br />
journey through the city’s cultural<br />
history, heritage and tradition –<br />
giving recognition to the Chinese<br />
people who first came to Otago<br />
during the 1860s gold rush and<br />
stayed to establish a new life.<br />
As a Garden of National Significance,<br />
it has a distinct character being<br />
designed and built using authentic<br />
Chinese materials and crafted by<br />
a team of artisans from Dunedin’s<br />
sister city of Shanghai. The Garden<br />
features hand-made wooden<br />
buildings, tiles, bricks, lattice-work<br />
and hand-finished granite paving<br />
stones.<br />
Plants, trees, and rocks are carefully<br />
composed into small perfect<br />
landscapes mimicking a traditional<br />
Chinese landscape painting.<br />
It is a great place to bring children<br />
for activities including garden hunts,<br />
costumes and arts and crafts.<br />
Parents can take some time out in<br />
the Tea House and enjoy traditional<br />
Chinese tea and treats.<br />
ST CLAIR HOT SALT<br />
WATER POOL<br />
St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool<br />
is an outdoor hot salt water<br />
pool built on a beautiful<br />
site at the southern end<br />
of St Clair beach. It is the<br />
only surviving salt water<br />
pool of several in Dunedin<br />
from the late 1800s. Its<br />
wonderful location on<br />
the beachfront makes<br />
it a highly pleasurable<br />
swimming experience. It<br />
TOITU<br />
OTAGO<br />
SETTLERS<br />
MUSEUM<br />
is particularly suitable for<br />
those who love swimming<br />
in salt water, but may not<br />
wish to venture into the<br />
brisk ocean water. The pool<br />
is heated to 28 degrees<br />
Celsius and is a mixture<br />
of salt and chlorinated<br />
water. It is open daily from<br />
1 October 31 March, and a<br />
café operates all year.<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
GARDEN<br />
MOTEL<br />
Garden Motel in Dunedin<br />
offers clean, comfortable<br />
and affordable<br />
accommodation close<br />
to the university, hospital<br />
and city centre and is also<br />
one of the few pet-friendly<br />
motels in Dunedin.<br />
With 16 units ranging from<br />
cosy studios to one or two<br />
bedroom units including<br />
3 wheelchair access<br />
unit, Garden Motel can<br />
welcome couples, family<br />
groups, sports teams and<br />
business guests. “We<br />
are passionate about our<br />
family and our business,<br />
enjoy meeting people<br />
from all walks of life and<br />
The gallery spaces at Toitū have display<br />
cases filled with intriguing objects and<br />
there are plenty of opportunities to get<br />
hands on as well, whether it is trying on a<br />
turn of the century dress, climbing on the<br />
Roslyn tram or the Tiger Tea bus, playing<br />
classic 1980s Atari game Laser Hawk or<br />
chilling out and listening to some music.<br />
The interactive displays also include<br />
soundscapes and digital media that will<br />
engage curious minds.<br />
The beautiful Art Deco bus station area<br />
has a children’s area with craft materials<br />
and dress ups. The archives and research<br />
centre has a wealth of information for<br />
ensuring they have a<br />
great stay in Dunedin” say<br />
hosts John and Bonnie<br />
Sheppard.<br />
They are proud of the 3<br />
plus star property which<br />
is well appointed with<br />
ensuite bathrooms, kitchen<br />
facilities, Sky TV and free<br />
Wi-Fi. Guest comfort is a<br />
high priority and at Garden<br />
Motel they experience a<br />
warm friendly environment<br />
with recommendations<br />
on local activities and<br />
attractions too. For further<br />
information visit www.<br />
gardenmotel.co.nz<br />
budding genealogists or historians and<br />
friendly staff who can help them get<br />
started.<br />
The Museum has helpfully placed<br />
restrooms and a café in the sunny and<br />
expansive Josephine Foyer with a variety<br />
of snacks and drinks on offer. A shop is<br />
also on hand selling toys, games and<br />
novelties as well as custom designed<br />
jewellery, china and gifts.<br />
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a fun<br />
place to spend an hour or a day with<br />
something new always waiting to be<br />
discovered.<br />
VISIT AND EXPLORE THE ONLY<br />
AUTHENTIC SCHOLAR’S GARDEN<br />
IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE<br />
• Learn about the Dunedin Chinese<br />
Settlers in our alleyway exhibition.<br />
• Savour traditional tea and dumplings<br />
in the enchanting teahouse.<br />
• Create memories and dress up in<br />
traditional Chinese costume.<br />
Explore Dunedin’s<br />
stories at one of<br />
New Zealand’s most<br />
innovative museums<br />
“The Pet Friendly Motel”<br />
• 16 units, cosy studio to<br />
spacious 2 bedroom units<br />
• Pet friendly - ask us how<br />
• Sky TV<br />
• Complementary refreshments<br />
replenished daily<br />
• Wireless internet & continental<br />
breakfast available on request<br />
BOOK DIRECT FOR BEST RATES<br />
Ph: 0508 Garden or 03 477 8251<br />
Fax: 03 477 9803<br />
info@gardenmotel.co.nz<br />
www.gardenmotel.co.nz<br />
OPEN DAILY: 10am – 5pm<br />
ADMISSION: Adult $9.50 | Under 13 FREE<br />
(maximum three per adult)<br />
ANNUAL PASS: $21<br />
03 477 3248<br />
Cnr Cumberland and Rattray Streets<br />
(beside Toitu – Otago Settlers Museum)<br />
www.dunedinchinesegarden.com<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS | FREE ENTRY | FREE WIFI<br />
10am – 5pm<br />
31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin<br />
P (03) 477 5052<br />
www.toituosm.com<br />
ST CLAIR HOT SALT WATER POOL<br />
Come and swim at one of Dunedin’s favourite swimming pools this summer.<br />
Open hours: Monday to Friday 6am – 7pm | Saturday and Sunday 7am – 7pm.<br />
Season and multi visit passes and group bookings are available.<br />
THE ESPLANADE | ST CLAIR | DUNEDIN<br />
PH 03 455 6352 | WWW.DUNEDIN.GOVT.NZ/STCLAIRPOOL
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
THE HOCKEN<br />
DUNEDIN<br />
PRIDE OF THE SOUTH<br />
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Founded in 1910, the Hocken<br />
Collections, Uare Taoka o Hākena<br />
is an Archive, Research Library<br />
and Art Gallery. The Hocken holds<br />
a nationally significant collection<br />
with over 2 million photographs,<br />
200,000 books, 17,000 artworks, and<br />
10km of archives, along with maps,<br />
ephemera, and audio-visual material<br />
focussing on New Zealand, the<br />
Pacific and Antarctica.<br />
The Hocken Collections owes its<br />
existence to the vigorous collecting<br />
and generosity of Thomas Morland<br />
Hocken (1836-1910). Born in<br />
Stamford, Lincolnshire, the son of a<br />
Wesleyan minister, Hocken qualified<br />
in medicine in 1859 and worked as<br />
a ship’s surgeon between England<br />
and Australia until settling in Dunedin<br />
in 1862. As a doctor, and coroner for<br />
22 years, Hocken became one of<br />
the city’s best-known figures, with<br />
a passion for collecting materials<br />
documenting life in New Zealand,<br />
the Pacific and early Australia.<br />
He shared his knowledge widely<br />
through lectures, exhibitions, and<br />
published texts.<br />
The Hocken is part of the University<br />
of Otago and is open to the public.<br />
A changing exhibition programme<br />
featuring items from the collections<br />
runs throughout the year and free<br />
Hocken tours are offered every<br />
Wednesday at 11am and 2pm<br />
(bookings not required). Please bring<br />
photo ID for access to the Hocken’s<br />
research collections. They are closed<br />
on Sundays and Public Holidays.<br />
Dunedin is home to the iconic<br />
Speight’s Brewery. Having recently<br />
been through an extensive redevelopment,<br />
a visit to the Brewery<br />
will mean you get to experience both<br />
old and new aspects of this unique<br />
site.<br />
The fully guided 90-minute tour<br />
lets you explore the historic working<br />
Brewery. You will see and touch<br />
some of the ingredients which<br />
goes into making Speight’s awardwinning<br />
beers and find out not only<br />
how Speight’s became a legend<br />
in the south but right around the<br />
country. Even if you are not a beer<br />
drinker, you’ll enjoy learning about<br />
the history of beer-making, hear<br />
some yarns from years gone by and<br />
experience a tailored tasting.<br />
Visitors will be taken around the Old<br />
Brew Floor of the Brewery learning<br />
about our brewing process before<br />
discovering the new brew house.<br />
This is where the magic happens.<br />
Every tour finishes the way every<br />
brewery tour should – with the<br />
chance to taste and appreciate<br />
samples of Speight’s finest beers.<br />
In the Brewery bar not only will you<br />
learn more about what you are about<br />
to sample but we might even let you<br />
pour one behind the bar for yourself.<br />
After the tour, visit the Speight’s<br />
Brewery shop next to the brewery<br />
where a large selection of genuine<br />
Speight’s gear is available.<br />
DUNEDIN<br />
RAILWAYS<br />
TAIERI<br />
GORGE<br />
Welcome aboard Dunedin Railways<br />
Taieri Gorge – one of the world’s<br />
great train trips and an experience<br />
you should not miss.<br />
Departing from Dunedin’s beautiful<br />
railway station the train begins its<br />
scenic journey into some of New<br />
Zealand’s most ever-changing,<br />
spectacular and iconic scenery. The<br />
train travels through the <strong>Southern</strong><br />
parts of Dunedin city until it arrives<br />
at Wingatui junction where it turns<br />
off onto the Taieri branch. From<br />
here the train sneaks across the<br />
Taieri Plains and climbs into the<br />
Taieri Gorge, a narrow and deep<br />
gorge carved out over aeons by<br />
the ancient Taieri River. The train<br />
negotiates the gorge with ease as<br />
it travels through ten tunnels and<br />
over countless bridges and viaducts.<br />
The natural wonders combined<br />
with the challenge of man made<br />
engineering will leave you amazed,<br />
but somehow the railway blends into<br />
the natural environment perfectly.<br />
It is a wonderful example of the<br />
sheer determination of early railway<br />
pioneers.<br />
The train will stop or slow down at<br />
various scenic points along the way<br />
for photos where you can disembark<br />
and stretch your legs and enjoy the<br />
best of beauty, peace and quiet that<br />
nature has to offer. Stand on the<br />
open air platforms while the train<br />
moves or enjoy a quiet drink and<br />
food while our train manager tells<br />
the story of the nature and history<br />
of the area in an entertaining and<br />
informative live commentary.<br />
This is an all weather trip that will suit<br />
individuals, families or groups alike!<br />
Daily departures year round.<br />
I HAERE MAI<br />
VISIT THE HOCKEN COLLECTIONS<br />
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br />
Nationally Significant<br />
Research Collections of<br />
Archives, Ari, Ephemera,<br />
Maps, Music, Photographs<br />
and Publications focussing<br />
on Aotearoa New Zealand,<br />
the Pacific and Antarctica<br />
HOCKEN<br />
Uare Taoka o Hakena<br />
DARE TAOKA O HAKENA<br />
Free tours every Wednesday<br />
at 11am & 2pm, 10 per tour,<br />
bookings not required<br />
Exhibition Gallery with a<br />
changing programme of<br />
4 - 6 shows a year<br />
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm<br />
(closed Sundays and public holidays and<br />
between 22 December-2 January inclusive)<br />
For further information<br />
see otago.ac.nz/hocken<br />
phone +64 3 479 8868<br />
90 Anzac Ave<br />
Dunedin<br />
Image: Russell Clark, 1905-1966,<br />
Cabbage trees, c. 1953, oll on canvas:<br />
1290 x 787mm, 19,717, Hocken<br />
Collectlons, Uare Taoka o Hiikena,<br />
University of otago<br />
Two of the world’s great train trips<br />
All aboard TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY,<br />
a spectacular half-day train journey from<br />
Dunedin into the rugged Taieri River<br />
Gorge and return.<br />
THE SEASIDER takes you north<br />
from Dunedin on the breathtaking<br />
Pacific Coastal main trunk line. An<br />
amazing 90 minute trip.<br />
WORLD CLASS TRAIN TRIPS<br />
www.dunedinrailways.co.nz | phone 03-477-4449 | bookings@dunedinrailways.co.nz
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DUNEDIN<br />
CRUISING ON THE<br />
OTAGO HARBOUR<br />
Sails the seas around Taiaroa Head,<br />
by experiencing one of Dunedin’s<br />
Monarch Cruises. You may not be<br />
able to soar like an albatross, but<br />
this cruise will help get you close<br />
to the real thing! Enjoy the best that<br />
the Otago Peninsula has to offer with<br />
this multi award winning tourism<br />
excursion.<br />
Not only will you see the mighty<br />
Northern Royal Albatross and<br />
New Zealand fur seal colonies,<br />
but experienced guides will<br />
identify other species nesting and<br />
feeding there – wading birds, other<br />
albatrosses, petrels, maybe even<br />
penguins, sea-lions and dolphins.<br />
Join a short wildlife cruise if you<br />
are already out on the peninsula,<br />
or relax and take one of Monarch’s<br />
popular longer tour options from the<br />
city. These can include visits to the<br />
Albatross Centre, Larnach Castle and<br />
Penguin Place.<br />
You can also take a new Sundowner<br />
Package from mid afternoon –<br />
including wildlife cruise, albatross<br />
tour, dinner at Albatross Café and<br />
viewing Little Blue Penguins coming<br />
ashore after dark before being taken<br />
back to the city.<br />
Complimentary transfers and<br />
refreshments are included for<br />
half day and full day options,<br />
while interactive commentaries,<br />
complimentary jackets and<br />
binoculars are also provided.<br />
For further information phone 0800<br />
666 272, visit Monarch Cruises at<br />
20 Fryatt St Dunedin and at Wellers<br />
Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula<br />
or contact the company’s email<br />
monarch@wildlife.co.nz or website<br />
www.wildlife.co.nz<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
WORLD CLASS STATELY<br />
HOME<br />
Larnach Castle is undoubtedly one<br />
of New Zealand’s finest historic<br />
homes and in 2017 this property was<br />
endorsed by Heritage New Zealand<br />
as a ‘Landmark Property’. Not only is<br />
this title a testament to the wealth of<br />
its builder, but to the current owners<br />
who have restored and revitalised it<br />
for the benefit of visitors from all over<br />
the world.<br />
William Larnach was a merchant,<br />
Baron and politician when he built the<br />
castle in 1871 for his wife Eliza. The<br />
finest materials were imported to befit<br />
the opulent grandeur he envisaged;<br />
Italian marble, Venetian glass and tiles<br />
from England. The 3000 square foot<br />
ballroom is still used for weddings<br />
and balls and the castle boasts the<br />
only Georgian hanging staircase in the<br />
<strong>Southern</strong> Hemisphere.<br />
Part of the romance and intrigue of<br />
the castle today is the tragic history of<br />
its owner. Larnach shot himself after<br />
a scandal involving his wife and the<br />
building was subsequently used as<br />
a mental hospital and later to billet<br />
troops.<br />
Years of neglect finally came to<br />
an end when the Barker family<br />
purchased it in 1967 and painstakingly<br />
restored and developed it to its<br />
ROYAL ALBATROSS<br />
CENTRE<br />
present condition. As well as its<br />
magnificent Victorian interior,<br />
resplendent with architectural<br />
details, elaborate fittings and antique<br />
furniture, 35 acres of garden have<br />
been re-developed into “Garden of<br />
International Significance” status.<br />
Larnach Castle offers guests three<br />
different styles of accommodation;<br />
Camp Estate - country house<br />
accommodation positioned 500<br />
metres from the front gate of the<br />
Castle, offering luxurious decor and<br />
total privacy; Larnach Lodge, features<br />
colonial style in the grounds of the<br />
castle and has 12 bedrooms with<br />
private facilities for guests; while<br />
Castle Stable Stay is the perfect<br />
choice for budget conscience<br />
travellers. All house guests may dine<br />
in the elegantly restored castle dining<br />
room and enjoy the unparalleled<br />
atmosphere of New Zealand’s only<br />
genuine castle. Superbly located on<br />
the Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle<br />
captures the romance and history of<br />
the past. Also, on the property is a<br />
café, pentaquin pit and a gift shop for<br />
castle themed mementoes to take<br />
home.<br />
Email info@larnachcastle.co.nz<br />
www.larnachcastle.co.nz<br />
Ever seen a giant albatross sharing<br />
your space? Explored a hidden fort?<br />
Visit Otago Peninsula for your only<br />
chance to see two unique award<br />
winning attractions; the world’s only<br />
mainland albatross breeding colony<br />
and the world’s only fully restored<br />
1886 Armstrong Disappearing Gun.<br />
Both are iconic Dunedin experiences<br />
at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.<br />
The Royal Albatross with its three<br />
metre wing span is sure to amaze.<br />
Led by knowledgeable guides, a<br />
tour from the Centre is the only<br />
way to get close-up views of these<br />
magnificent birds in their world<br />
famous breeding colony, so make<br />
certain you book ahead.<br />
Pukekura is also home to a wide<br />
range of other bird and marine<br />
life. Albatross, seals, cormorants<br />
and penguins have all colonised<br />
the headland, which boasts a rich<br />
cultural history. The headland has<br />
been a fortified site since the earliest<br />
Maori settlement of the region. On<br />
the Fort Taiaroa tour visitors explore<br />
the historic Victorian Fort and 1886<br />
Armstrong disappearing gun hidden<br />
beneath the albatross colony.<br />
Make time for the superb Café and<br />
Souvenir Shop on-site. This great day<br />
out supports the Otago Peninsula<br />
Trust, a private charitable trust<br />
dedicated to conservation, education<br />
and sustainable tourism. Visit all the<br />
Trust’s attractions including the Royal<br />
Albatross Centre, Fletcher House<br />
and Glenfalloch Woodland Garden<br />
and Restaurant.<br />
For more information visit - www.<br />
albatross.org.nz<br />
DON’T<br />
MISS<br />
Email: info@larnachcastle.co.nz<br />
www.larnachcastle.co.nz<br />
Dunedin NZ<br />
03 478 0499<br />
albatross.org.nz<br />
World’s only mainland<br />
Royal Albatross breeding colony
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
EMERSON’ S BREWERY &<br />
TAPROOM<br />
“Over the past 25 years we have<br />
been searching for the elusive<br />
Holy Ale, now Emerson’s has a new<br />
spiritual home to pursue our quest.”<br />
Emerson’s is all about sharing<br />
and having fun, so get a<br />
group together or join<br />
one of their 60 minute<br />
guided tours through<br />
our brand new Brewery<br />
and Taproom. The tour<br />
will take you through<br />
a little bit of the history<br />
of how Emerson’s has<br />
been a pioneering force<br />
in the development of craft<br />
brewing in New Zealand.<br />
You will then be taken into the<br />
brewery, learning about all the<br />
aspects of the Emerson’s Brewing<br />
process, from milling the malt to<br />
packaging the finished product.<br />
There will be a chance to get your<br />
A ‘must visit’ for lovers of arts and<br />
culture; Olveston offers a unique<br />
glimpse into the extraordinary<br />
lives of one of Dunedin prominent<br />
Edwardian families.<br />
Olveston was the home of<br />
businessman, collector and<br />
philanthropist David Theomin.<br />
Designed by the English architect,<br />
Sir Ernest George, Olveston was built<br />
with every modern convenience<br />
including central heating, a gas<br />
generator for electricity, a shower<br />
in each bathroom and heated towel<br />
rails, an internal telephone system<br />
and service lift. The house was<br />
also lavishly furnished with exotic<br />
artefacts, prized artworks, antiques,<br />
carpets, ceramics, statues and<br />
weaponry purchased from around<br />
the world.<br />
Olveston was inherited by the<br />
Theomin’s daughter Dorothy in 1933.<br />
Continuing the family tradition of<br />
philanthropy, Dorothy supported<br />
many of the artistic and community<br />
causes championed by her parents<br />
including Dunedin Public Art Gallery<br />
hands a little dirty in the Emerson’s<br />
Workshop, our 1200L Pilot Brewery<br />
incorporated into the middle of our<br />
Taproom. The tour finishes with a<br />
delightful sensory experience<br />
sampling six of our most<br />
famous beers.<br />
If you can’t bear to tear<br />
yourself away, stay on,<br />
sit down and enjoy a<br />
fantastic meal in an<br />
atmosphere that won’t<br />
be easily forgotten.<br />
Before you leave there<br />
is an opportunity to<br />
purchase an Emerson’s brew<br />
from one of 12 taps located in<br />
our cellar door and take a little bit of<br />
Emerson’s with you.<br />
Emerson’s Brewery and Taproom is<br />
located at 70 Anzac Ave, Dunedin or<br />
visit www.emersons.co.nz<br />
OLVESTON HISTORIC<br />
HOME<br />
and the Plunket Society.<br />
Following Dorothy’s death in 1966,<br />
it was discovered that Olveston,<br />
complete with the original contents,<br />
was gifted to the people of Dunedin.<br />
Guided tours reveal the extraordinary<br />
lives of the Theomin family and allow<br />
a glimpse of Dunedin’s rich business,<br />
artistic and social history from the<br />
mid-1800s until the 1960s.<br />
Set within a 1-acre ‘Garden of<br />
National Significance’, at 42 Royal<br />
Terrace, Olveston is within walking<br />
distance from the Octagon. Olveston<br />
is a time capsule, as little has<br />
changed inside the house since it<br />
was occupied as a family home. A<br />
feast for the eyes, a tour of Olveston<br />
is for those who appreciate (or aspire<br />
to) the finer things in life.<br />
Visiting Olveston is by guided tour<br />
only. Tours commence daily at<br />
9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon, 1.30pm,<br />
2.45pm and 4pm. For details of<br />
other activities and events held at<br />
the house throughout the year, visit<br />
www.olveston.co.nz.<br />
BLUE PENGUINS<br />
PUKEKURA<br />
Everyone loves penguins! Discover<br />
Korora, Little Blue Penguins, the<br />
world’s smallest penguins in their<br />
natural habitat on the picturesque<br />
Otago Peninsula and see them<br />
scurry home to their cliff side<br />
burrows at the end of the day. A<br />
purpose-built observation platform<br />
and boardwalk at the beach provide<br />
the most natural way to view the little<br />
penguins without disturbing them.<br />
Blue Penguins Pukekura is operated<br />
as a conservation kaitiakitanga<br />
partnership between the Royal<br />
Albatross Centre, the Otago<br />
Peninsula Trust and the Pukekura<br />
Trust. The increased financial<br />
support from visitors to the area has<br />
provided the penguin population<br />
with the chance to flourish thanks<br />
to the increased level of predator<br />
control and the construction of<br />
nest-boxes required to successfully<br />
raise their young free from harm.<br />
Penguin numbers have dramatically<br />
increased to over 200 breeding pairs<br />
thanks to the hard work of all of the<br />
stakeholders involved in the Blue<br />
Penguins Pukekura project.<br />
DUNEDIN<br />
Discover korora...<br />
the worlds smallest<br />
penguin... scurrying home<br />
each night in their natural<br />
environment<br />
www.bluepenguins.co.nz<br />
BrEWErY<br />
TOUr<br />
21<br />
Tours begin every evening at dusk<br />
from the Royal Albatross Centre and<br />
last for approximately 75 minutes.<br />
There is a Café and Souvenir<br />
Shop on site. Reservations are<br />
recommended as the tour fills fast.<br />
For more information please visit<br />
www.bluepenguins.co.nz<br />
Brewery tours and tastings daily from 10am.<br />
Taproom & Restaurant 10am till late.<br />
70 Anzac Ave | Ph 03 477 1812 | www.emersons.co.nz
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CLYDE<br />
DUNSTAN HOUSE<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
TIME TO CHECKOUT<br />
CENTRAL OTAGO<br />
Located in the historic township of<br />
Clyde, Dunstan House is an iconic<br />
building offering boutique bed and<br />
breakfast accommodation amid<br />
heritage precinct architecture and<br />
ambience.<br />
With its origins in 1865 during the<br />
height of the Otago gold rush, the<br />
existing building was constructed<br />
in 1898. Fully restored, earthquake<br />
strengthened and modernised, it<br />
retains its historic charm.<br />
Guests are treated to elegant<br />
rooms, each with individual décor<br />
and modern facilities that retain<br />
the historic feel, including those<br />
ANTIQUE LODGE<br />
No matter what the season, you’ll<br />
find a warm welcome at the Antique<br />
Lodge Motel where hosts Heidi<br />
and Guenther provide affordable<br />
accommodation reviewed on<br />
Trip Advisor as “clean, spacious<br />
and homely”. This quaint motel<br />
offers affordable self-catering<br />
accommodation ranging from<br />
superior to standard and family<br />
to single bedroom units. Situated<br />
within the historic precinct, the motel<br />
is just a short stroll from a variety<br />
• 7 self-contained 1 & 2-bedroom units<br />
• Short stroll to Clyde’s eateries<br />
in historic precinct<br />
• Continental breakfast buffet<br />
in Schist stable (Oct-Apr)<br />
• FREE WIFI, car & bike storage on-site<br />
56 Sunderland Street | Clyde | Central Otago<br />
Ph: 03 4492709 | 0800 99 22 66<br />
www.antiquelodgemotel.co.nz<br />
deep claw-foot baths for a relaxing<br />
soak. These are complemented by<br />
authentic architectural features that<br />
include the original ceilings and wall<br />
panelling, the elegant handmade<br />
wooden kauri staircase and thick<br />
stone wallsThe proud owners,<br />
Meredith and Ian Kerrisk and their<br />
family, are your hosts. They maintain<br />
a discreet presence while ensuring<br />
a relaxed “home away from home”<br />
atmosphere.<br />
Dunstan House hosts guests from all<br />
over the world and throughout New<br />
Zealand and has a proud history of<br />
providing a memorable and unique<br />
experience.<br />
of eateries and other businesses.<br />
Let Antique Lodge Motel serve as<br />
a great base from which you can<br />
explore all the wonders that Central<br />
Otago has to offer.<br />
All units have fully equipped<br />
kitchens, flat screen TV, Sky, free<br />
Wi-Fi, on-site parking and there are<br />
large central heating radiators for<br />
cosy warmth in the winter. In summer<br />
the free gas BBQ and trampoline<br />
are popular amenities after a day of<br />
cycling, sight-seeing or wine tasting.<br />
Your all seasons<br />
holiday stay!<br />
OPENING the door on the fantastic<br />
cycle trails of Central Otago to the<br />
many visitors to the area, as well<br />
as locals who have a hankering to<br />
explore the varied and intriguing<br />
landscapes on their doorstep, is the<br />
Clyde-based business Bike It Now!<br />
Bike It Now! offers everything from<br />
half-day bike hire to a range of<br />
tour packages, either self-guided<br />
or supported, from one to nine<br />
days in duration. It also operates<br />
an independent bike shop retailing<br />
well-recognised Scott, Trek, Merida<br />
and Avanti brands and a great range<br />
of accessories and clothing, all<br />
combined with a full workshop for<br />
getting ‘‘little issues’’ sorted.<br />
Electric bikes are presently taking the<br />
cycling industry by storm and Bike It<br />
Now! is at the forefront of the E-Bike<br />
revolution, having retailed and rented<br />
them out since <strong>November</strong> 2013.<br />
“That’s quite mind-blowing for a little<br />
shop in Clyde which has a population<br />
of 1000 people,” says Fletch. “It shows<br />
it’s not about where you are, but<br />
how you do it, and we’re becoming<br />
known as the place to go not only for<br />
E-Bikes but for anything to do with<br />
bikes whether it be sales, hiring bikes,<br />
bike repairs or planning cycle tours.”<br />
Fletch says E-Bikes complement<br />
traditional bikes attracting many<br />
new people into cycling, especially<br />
effecting the social side of it –cyclist’s<br />
of all levels can now ride together.<br />
“The market for E-Bikes is huge -<br />
maybe older people looking for a<br />
bit of exercise or young families who<br />
want to explore our cycle trails –<br />
whatever, the E-Bikes mean they can<br />
do longer rides.” Our E-Bike motto is<br />
“RIDE MORE, RIDE FURTHER, ENJOY”<br />
Options to consider over the summer<br />
holidays are the One-Day Wonder<br />
rides they offer on either the Otago<br />
Central Rail Trail or the Roxburgh<br />
Gorge Trail. “Auripo to Clyde is one<br />
of the most spectacular sections<br />
of the OCRT, taking in the railway<br />
viaducts and tunnels of the Poolburn<br />
Gorge,’’ says co-owner Duncan. The<br />
Roxburgh Gorge, incidentally, has<br />
been called “New Zealand’s Grand<br />
Canyon”. If you have 2 days how<br />
about the Wedderburn to Clyde<br />
“Fantastic” ride on the Otago Central<br />
Rail Trail – enjoy a bottle of Pinot and<br />
a pre-dinner platter – complements<br />
of Lauder School BnB and Bike It<br />
Now!<br />
Bike It Now! provides its customers<br />
with the personal touch and it is<br />
always “all about you!”<br />
Duncan, with Fletch and Lisa, are the<br />
‘‘hands-on’’ owners of Bike It Now!<br />
You can guarantee meeting them<br />
and the Bike It Now! team over the<br />
summer and they all will ensure your<br />
cycling needs are meet. Bike It Now!<br />
is located directly behind Olivers on<br />
Holloway Street in the Historic Clyde<br />
Precinct.<br />
For further information call 0800<br />
245-366, email info@bikeitnow.co.nz<br />
or visit the website www.bikeitnow.<br />
co.nz , checkout their facebook<br />
page bikeitnow or instagram<br />
bikeitnowclydenz<br />
Clyde - Central Otago<br />
This beautifully restored 1899 Heritage Hotel on main street historic<br />
Clyde offers a unique boutique bed and breakfast experience.<br />
Stay at Dunstan House in the comfort and elegance of yesteryear and discover Clyde’s hidden<br />
treasures, the wineries, restaurants and galleries all set amid a rich gold mining history.<br />
Offering boutique accommodation set in the Heritage Precinct of Clyde,<br />
guests will find our rooms offer authentic elegant turn-of-the-century style.<br />
Ride the trails in summer, ski the slopes in winter, or just enjoy that special getaway.<br />
Central Heating • WIFI • Guest Lounge • Part of the Heritage Precinct<br />
29 Sunderland Street, Clyde Ph 449-2295<br />
info@dunstanhouse.co.nz | www.dunstanhouse.co.nz<br />
Your hosts: Meredith and Ian Kerrisk<br />
“Sensational Service”<br />
Muzza_W23 Trip Advisor<br />
“Couldn’t Ask for More”<br />
Hamish <strong>2018</strong><br />
“Freedom machines<br />
and all the thinking<br />
done for you!”<br />
roserandom Trip Advisor<br />
• Top quality bike hire<br />
including E-bike specialists<br />
• Bike retail<br />
• Bike tours<br />
• Itinerary planning<br />
• Transport; including door to door<br />
from Queenstown<br />
• Otago Central Rail Trail<br />
• Roxburgh Gorge Trail<br />
• Clutha Gold Trail<br />
• Half-day to multi-day rides<br />
• www.bikeitnow.co.nz<br />
• 0800 BIKENOW (245366)<br />
• 25 Holloway St, Historic Clyde<br />
• Facebook/bikeitnow
southern holiday destinations<br />
A WArM AlexAndrA<br />
WelCOMe<br />
ObjeCts Of Art<br />
AlexAndrA<br />
CrOMWell<br />
23<br />
Alexandra Holiday Park offers,<br />
not only a safe haven and warm<br />
welcome but an exceptional<br />
discovery experience. Photo<br />
opportunities all year round in our<br />
landscape – with hot dry summers,<br />
beautiful leaf colourings in autumn,<br />
frosts in winter and the burst of life<br />
including blossom in spring.<br />
There is a varied selection of<br />
accommodation to suit all budgets<br />
including: 17 self-contained units<br />
sleeping 2 to 9 people, depending<br />
on the unit; plus 2 and 4 berth<br />
standard cabins and 300 Campsites<br />
for camper vans, caravans and tents;<br />
with the Matti and the Complex<br />
catering for larger groups from 16 to<br />
29.<br />
Clean and comfortable facilities<br />
are complemented by a TV room,<br />
internet access, play area, laundry<br />
and even an ablution block that’s<br />
centrally heated in winter!<br />
Located close to the Otago Rail Trail,<br />
Aquatic Centre and golf course,<br />
Alexandra Holiday Park is also an<br />
ideal base to enjoy fishing, walking,<br />
mountain biking, 4WD off-roading,<br />
plus skating and curling in winter,<br />
as well as the renowned vineyards,<br />
wineries, cafes and restaurants of the<br />
district.<br />
Hour Place (Alexandra Holiday Park)<br />
being approximately an hour drive<br />
to/from Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake<br />
Hawea, Naseby, Ranfurly and St<br />
Bathans makes it a great place to<br />
stay any time of the year.<br />
Ph 03 448 8297 or email info@ahp.nz<br />
or visit www.ahp.nz<br />
Les Riddell is a craftsman jeweller<br />
whose Objects of Art showroom<br />
and workshop is located in an<br />
historic store within the Cromwell<br />
Heritage Precinct. He specialises in<br />
the creation of innovative personal<br />
jewellery and uniquely artistic<br />
implements using a variety of<br />
materials and also runs jewellery<br />
workshops from time to time.<br />
All commissioned works are<br />
handcrafted on site to the customers’<br />
individual specifications. As well as<br />
using fine metals including gold,<br />
silver, copper, platinum, bronze<br />
OCtA GAllery<br />
and brass with the finest diamonds,<br />
pearls and other gemstones, creative<br />
designs may also incorporate bone,<br />
wood, steel, ivory, stone, titanium<br />
and even plastic.<br />
As well as crafting bespoke<br />
jewellery, your old jewellery can be<br />
re-designed and recycled into new<br />
items with contemporary appeal.<br />
Whether it is jewellery, sculpture, art<br />
work, or objects with an innovative<br />
practical purpose, Objects of Art can<br />
custom make your one-off special<br />
request. For further information visit<br />
www.objects-of-art.co.nz<br />
seQUOIA fIneWAres,<br />
CrOMWell HerItAGe<br />
PreCInCt<br />
Housed among the heritage<br />
buildings of Old Cromwell Town,<br />
Sequoia finewares is a unique<br />
shopping experience. With a<br />
beautiful outlook over Lake Dunstan<br />
and the hills beyond, the store is<br />
brimming with ideas for your home<br />
and gifts.<br />
Jan has selected old-fashioned<br />
wooden toys, books, furniture,<br />
homeware by quality designers<br />
including CC Interiors, French<br />
Country Collections, Citta, Robert<br />
Gordon and Mulberri, fun greeting<br />
cards and a wonderful collection of<br />
designer fabrics. You will find local<br />
influences too, including merino<br />
wear, jewellery, cards and fabulous<br />
hand-printed linen and scarves – a<br />
wonderful way to remember your<br />
visit to this dynamic Central Otago<br />
landscape.<br />
Browse your way into the back room,<br />
and you’ll be surprised by pre-loved<br />
designer wear for women. Revitalise<br />
your wardrobe with the thoughtful<br />
selection of dresses, tops, jeans and<br />
accessories at great prices.<br />
The Old Cromwell Town precinct<br />
houses buildings that reflect the<br />
town’s gold mining and pioneering<br />
past, and the jetty provides a<br />
convenient entry point for visiting<br />
boats. Admission to the precinct is<br />
free. Sequoia finewares is a treasure<br />
trove of quality décor and exciting<br />
discoveries, so our advice is to send<br />
the family off to explore the heritage<br />
buildings, the stables and the ducks<br />
on Lake Dunstan, while you relax<br />
and explore at your leisure, and then<br />
join them at one of the precinct’s<br />
excellent cafes.<br />
Located within the Cromwell<br />
Heritage Precinct, OCTA provides<br />
a living gallery space to showcase<br />
limited edition original prints<br />
and an eclectic mix of works of<br />
art by recognised Nation and<br />
International artists.<br />
The gallery’s directors, Gail and<br />
Chris de Jong, moved to Central<br />
Otago after successful careers<br />
in secondary and tertiary art<br />
education. In opening the gallery,<br />
they bring their own knowledge<br />
and enthusiasm to the venture. Gail<br />
continues her career as a painter<br />
and Chris, although now retired<br />
can be prevailed upon to run<br />
printmaking workshops on request!<br />
As part of the ever-changing<br />
display at OCTA you will find works<br />
by Chagall, Matisse, Braque, Atoni<br />
Tapies and others alongside well<br />
known New Zealand artists like<br />
Ralph Hotere, Pat Hanly, Marilynn<br />
Webb, Nigel Brown, Kathryn Madill,<br />
Olav Nielson, Michel Tuffery, Kelvin<br />
Mann, Inge Doesburg, Jo Ogier, Jim<br />
Cooper, “Blue Black” and Suzanne<br />
Butson.<br />
As well as selected prints<br />
sculptures and ceramic pieces,<br />
you will also find unusual art<br />
objects and books of historical<br />
interest. OCTA Gallery and<br />
Workshop is located at 71 Melmore<br />
Terrace in Cromwell’s Historic<br />
Precinct and welcomes visitors<br />
daily from 10am-4pm. www.<br />
cromwellheritageprecinct.co.nz<br />
Old Cromwell Town Art<br />
Art Gallery & Workshop<br />
Specialising in works on paper<br />
OCTA Gallery, according to many of its visitors, is considered quite<br />
unique in this part of the world. Operating from a historic building in<br />
Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, Central Otago, it provides a living art<br />
space, showcasing limited edition original prints and an eclectic mix<br />
of art work created by renowned national and international artists.<br />
During the last few years, OCTA Gallery has established a reputation<br />
for the quality of its diverse, eclectic, and interesting works, as well<br />
as the excellent service it provides.<br />
Its directors, Gail and Chris de Jong look forward to your visit and<br />
are keen to share their extensive knowledge and experience as<br />
professional artists and educators.<br />
Phone 027 231 7503 | Email octa@artlover.com<br />
ALEXANDRA<br />
HOLIDAY PARK<br />
44 Manuherikia Rd, Alexandra<br />
Ph: (03) 448 8297<br />
A treasure trove of:<br />
Homeware | Gifts | Toys<br />
Designer pre-loved clothes<br />
Objects Of Art Ltd<br />
Specialising in custom made<br />
jewellery and art objects from<br />
new and recycled materials<br />
info@ahp.nz www.ahp.nz<br />
Close to 4WD Tracks, Rail Trail, Aqua Centre, Golf Courses,<br />
Bike & Walking Tracks, Wine Trails, Curling, Fantastic Fishing,<br />
Approx 1 hour drive to Wanaka, Queenstown, Naseby, Ranfurly.<br />
“Great for a getaway in sunny Central Otago”<br />
• • •<br />
Open every day 10am till 4pm<br />
Cromwell Heritage Precinct<br />
Ph. 03 445 1387<br />
gailsequoiafinewares@gmail.com<br />
71 Melmore Tce<br />
Unit 4A Cromwell Historic Precinct<br />
03 445 3094 | sales@objects-of-art.co.nz<br />
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CROMWELL<br />
CROMWELL HERITAGE<br />
PRECINCT<br />
One of Central Otago’s best kept<br />
secrets, the Cromwell Heritage<br />
Precinct is tucked away on the<br />
shores of Lake Dunstan, at the<br />
confluence of the Kawarau and<br />
Clutha arms of the lake.<br />
Evolving from an idea in the mid<br />
eighties, this historic village has been<br />
developed by volunteers over the<br />
years. Some buildings have been<br />
re-built from stone from the original<br />
buildings while others are a faithful<br />
re-creation built to modern building<br />
code. It is not only a delightful and<br />
free visitor attraction with historical<br />
displays and charming buildings,<br />
but also a hub for artists and<br />
craftspeople.<br />
The schist stone cottages and shops<br />
are tenanted by a quality-focused<br />
arts collective, international-standard<br />
printmaker, renowned goldsmith,<br />
highly original wire sculptor and a<br />
plant expert and maker of herbal<br />
HULLABALOO ART<br />
SPACE<br />
creams and perfumes. There is also<br />
a charming second-hand book store,<br />
unique gift outlets and two great<br />
cafes.<br />
The historic displays tell the story<br />
of the incredible 1860s gold rush<br />
when sparsely populated Central<br />
Otago was suddenly inundated with<br />
thousands of hopeful prospectors.<br />
Children love the talking ‘locals’<br />
who tell the yarns, life-size horses<br />
and secret alleyways, as well as the<br />
ducks, fishing wharf and picnic areas.<br />
Named in 2014 as one of New<br />
Zealand’s best ‘hidden gems’ by AA<br />
Directions Magazine, the precinct<br />
is gradually being discovered by<br />
overseas visitors, Kiwi families,<br />
makers of television commercials<br />
and locals.<br />
Located on Melmore Terrace, the<br />
Precinct hosts the Cromwell Farmers<br />
Market every Sunday from Labour<br />
Weekend to Easter.<br />
Wooing Tree is situated in the heart<br />
of Central Otago, New Zealand,<br />
next to the town of Cromwell and<br />
opposite the big fruit sculpture. The<br />
family owned single vineyard site<br />
specialises in Pinot Noir and also<br />
produces a Rosé, a still Blanc de Noir<br />
called «Blondie» and now a sweet<br />
wine called “Tickled Pink” from the<br />
same grape variety. Wooing Tree<br />
Chardonnay and Pinot Gris have<br />
also been added to the portfolio.<br />
The Wooing Tree label has had<br />
a remarkable first few years, 10<br />
trophies, numerous gold medals, 5<br />
star ratings, and praise from wine<br />
writers worldwide.<br />
Jointly owned by Steve and Thea<br />
Farquharson and Jane (Steve’s sister)<br />
and her husband Geoff Bews, they<br />
returned from overseas to run the<br />
vineyard, having setup the 18 hectare<br />
property in 2002. Steve had studied<br />
viticulture, wine making and the wine<br />
trade at Plumpton College in the UK,<br />
and Jane had also studied viticulture<br />
there.<br />
Nevertheless, owning and<br />
developing a vineyard was still a<br />
sharp learning curve.<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
THE WOOING TREE<br />
VINEYARD<br />
The Central Otago location gives a<br />
perfect mix of sub regional climates<br />
and optimum heat degree-days and<br />
the aim was to produce a pinot noir<br />
with rich and intense fruit flavours<br />
from low yielding vines.<br />
During the clearing of the land for<br />
planting, they discovered a 100 year<br />
old tree commanded a place in local<br />
folk lore as “the wooing tree” and<br />
a rendezvous for sweethearts and<br />
lovers. The tree was retained and the<br />
story provided the perfect name for<br />
both the vineyard and the owners’<br />
new wine label! Today Wooing Tree<br />
sits prominently in the middle of<br />
the vineyard, which has become<br />
a popular location for marriage<br />
proposals and weddings.<br />
We offer wine tastings, sales, lunches<br />
and platters, all in a relaxed childfriendly<br />
environment with a sandpit<br />
and slide.<br />
Functions and weddings are by<br />
appointment and the Cellar Door is<br />
open 7 days Summer 10am-5pm,<br />
Winter 11am-4pm, and in winter for<br />
tastings and sales only.<br />
RIVER ROCK ESTATE<br />
Hullabaloo Art Space is a<br />
contemporary art gallery located<br />
at <strong>15</strong> Melmore Terrace overlooking<br />
Lake Dunstan in Cromwell’s Heritage<br />
Precinct. Run by a collective of <strong>15</strong><br />
established artists, together they<br />
present an impressive, professional<br />
gallery viewing and a must see for all<br />
art lovers.<br />
The strength of Hullabaloo is its<br />
changing variety of art work by all its<br />
members as well as solo exhibitions<br />
that revolve every three weeks. The<br />
gallery is also run and staffed by the<br />
artists themselves, thus providing<br />
visitors with the unique experience<br />
of talking directly with artists about<br />
their work as well as that of others in<br />
the collective.<br />
Member artists :<br />
Luke Anthony, Sculptor<br />
Ro Bradshaw, Painter, Mixed Media<br />
Gail de Jong, Painter<br />
Lorraine Higgins, Painter<br />
Rachel Hirabayashi, Painter, Sculptor<br />
Annemarie Hope-Cross,<br />
Photographer<br />
Jillian Porteous, Painter, Ceramicist<br />
Andi Regan, Sculptor<br />
Sue Rutherford, Ceramicist<br />
Eric Schusser, Photographer<br />
Kay Turner, Jeweller<br />
Nigel Wilson, Painter<br />
Lynne Wilson, Ceramicist<br />
Megan Huffadine, Sculptor<br />
The gallery is open daily from 10am-<br />
4pm.<br />
Cromwell’s River Rock Estate is<br />
a boutique vineyard, winery and<br />
cellar door with luxury vineyard<br />
accommodation. The 1 hectare<br />
vineyard was first planted in<br />
2004 and produces Pinot Gris,<br />
Chardonnay-style Pinot Gris, Two<br />
Together, Pinot Noir, Naked Pinot,<br />
Rose and Sauvignon Blanc wines<br />
and is also home to Tommy Cooper<br />
Port.<br />
The cellar door is housed in a<br />
picturesque barn and offers tastings,<br />
sales and wine merchandise. It<br />
is open daily from 11am-9pm in<br />
summer and 11am -5pm during the<br />
winter months.<br />
Accommodation at River Rock<br />
Estate comprises Vineyard ensuite<br />
rooms that cater for two adults and<br />
a cottage that is designed for four<br />
adults. Visitors will enjoy the estate’s<br />
restful views of the Carrick, Dunstan<br />
and Pisa Ranges and the fairways of<br />
the nearby golf course. Also, recently<br />
added is a private Hot Tub/Spa<br />
experience.<br />
River Rock Estate conveniently<br />
located within five minutes walk<br />
to Cromwell town- ship where<br />
amenities include a swimming pool<br />
complex, mini golf, shops, cafes and<br />
restaurants.<br />
For further information and bookings<br />
visit www.riverrockestate.com<br />
hullabaloo<br />
art space<br />
wine tastings • sales • lUnCHes • FUnCtions • weddings<br />
Contemporary<br />
artists collective<br />
showcasing a variety<br />
of creative disciplines<br />
Visit us at<br />
Cromwell<br />
Heritage Precinct<br />
Central Otago<br />
027 600 7106<br />
www.hullabalooart.co.nz<br />
info@hullabalooart.co.nz<br />
Opposite the ‘Big Fruit<br />
Sculpture’ Entrance via Shortcut<br />
Road Cromwell, Central Otago<br />
contact@wooingtree.co.nz<br />
www.wooingtree.co.nz<br />
03 445 4142<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS Summer 10am – 5pm<br />
Winter 11am – 4pm (winter tasting and sales only)<br />
Boutique Vineyard & Winery<br />
Vineyard Accommodation<br />
Cellar Door<br />
Wine Tastings & Sales<br />
Open 7 Days Winter 11am - 5pm<br />
Summer 10am - 9pm<br />
1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell.<br />
Ph 021 270 5518
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
CROMWELL<br />
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CENTRAL<br />
GOLD MOTEL<br />
CROMWELL<br />
TOWN AND<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
On the shores of the Kawarau arm of<br />
Lake Dunstan is this inviting purpose<br />
built club. They provide a relaxed<br />
friendly atmosphere for members<br />
and guests alike to enjoy great<br />
company, great facilities & great<br />
service.<br />
Play pool or darts, try your luck on<br />
our 11 gaming machines, share the<br />
excitement of Sky TV sports events<br />
with friends and family or enjoy our<br />
Central Otago weather & outstanding<br />
lake views from our deck.<br />
Printers Bay at the Club Bistro, where<br />
home cooked, light, main meals and<br />
desserts are an excellent value for<br />
the money.<br />
Kids are well catered for with their<br />
own specific menu offering all of their<br />
favourites and your kids will enjoy a<br />
designation environment with small<br />
kid’s room, large blackboards and an<br />
outside playground.<br />
Cromwell Town and Country Club<br />
always welcomes members from<br />
affiliated clubs throughout New<br />
Zealand. So, don’t be a stranger next<br />
time you are in Cromwell, drop in<br />
and enjoy all the benefits of feeling<br />
you belong.<br />
On Holiday in Cromwell?<br />
Are you a Club Member?<br />
The Cromwell Town & Country Club welcome all<br />
affiliated members and guests to our relaxed and<br />
friendly club rooms with a million dollar view over<br />
the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan. Our Members<br />
Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 2pm and<br />
Saturday and Sunday from 11am. Our restaurant is<br />
open Thursday through Sunday from 5.30pm with<br />
great home cooked tasty meals.<br />
Cromwell Town & Country Club<br />
Melmore Terrace, Cromwell<br />
Ph: 03 445 1169<br />
E: cromwelltc@xtra.co.nz<br />
www.cromwelltownandcountryclub.co.nz<br />
Asure Central Gold Motel is ideally<br />
located in Cromwell and only a<br />
100 metre walk to all the shops,<br />
restaurants, golf, the town’s sports<br />
complex and swimming pool.<br />
Modern, spacious studio and one<br />
bedroom units are well appointed<br />
<br />
for guests’ comfort and enjoyment<br />
including full kitchens, free Wi-<br />
Fi, air conditioning and Sky TV. As<br />
one of Cromwell’s newest motels,<br />
the Central Gold Motel offers a<br />
4 star plus accommodation at<br />
an affordable price. Visit www.<br />
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CROMWELL /WANAKA<br />
TAKE YOUR TIME<br />
IN CROMWELL<br />
Once only a place people travelled<br />
through on their way somewhere<br />
else, Cromwell has now blossomed<br />
into a destination in its own right.<br />
Outdoor adventures<br />
Cromwell is a paradise for all things<br />
outdoors. There, visitors will find<br />
endless kilometres of cycling trails<br />
as well as walking and tramping<br />
routes to suit all fitness levels. The<br />
clear waters of Lake Dunstan also<br />
offer a variety of activities including<br />
sailing, motorboating, paddling, and<br />
swimming for those who are brave<br />
enough! There is also plenty of shady<br />
picnic spots along the shore if you<br />
prefer to take things a little slower.<br />
Award-winning wines<br />
The Cromwell basin is home to<br />
some of the world’s finest wines,<br />
including award-winning Central<br />
Otago Pinot Noirs. From September<br />
onwards, most cellar doors are open<br />
to welcome and enchant wine lovers<br />
from all over. Many wineries also<br />
offer dining options so visitors can<br />
make a day of it.<br />
A rich heritage<br />
Those interested in the region’s rich<br />
history can take a stroll down to the<br />
Heritage Precinct where some of the<br />
town’s original buildings now act as<br />
living museums, housing delightful<br />
artisan shops, eateries, galleries, and<br />
more. The Heritage Precinct plays<br />
host to the Cromwell Farmers Market<br />
every Sunday between Labour Day<br />
and Easter.<br />
Centrally located<br />
Cromwell offers an ideal base from<br />
which to explore the rest of Central<br />
Otago, allowing easy day trips to<br />
Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka,<br />
and the historic Clyde. In early spring<br />
visitors can still get their ski-fix at any<br />
of the five ski fields within driving<br />
distance from Cromwell.<br />
Lake Wanaka is New Zealand’s<br />
fourth largest lake with clear pristine<br />
waters in depths that plunge to below<br />
sea level. Take a boat trip to the<br />
conservation island of Mount Wahu,<br />
go fishing or take a scenic cruise<br />
for spectacular views back to the<br />
township.<br />
Lake Wanaka is also the gateway to<br />
Mt Aspiring National Park where there<br />
are unmatched tramping and climbing<br />
opportunities is one of the country’s<br />
most unspoiled wilderness areas.<br />
Wanaka offers the perfect<br />
surroundings to truly relax on a<br />
lakeside holiday. The township is a<br />
busy resort and service centre for the<br />
region’s many visitors who enjoy its<br />
amenities and activities year-round.<br />
The variety of indoor and outdoor<br />
activities is extensive within the local<br />
area, with plenty of choice to suit all<br />
ages and budgets. Attractions include<br />
the intriguing Puzzling World and<br />
Great Maze, the Transport and Toy<br />
Museum, while at Wanaka Airport<br />
you could try tandem sky diving,<br />
take a scenic flight, visit the New<br />
Zealand Pilot’s Museum and discover<br />
the largest collection of World War<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
WANAKA FOR ALL<br />
SEASONS<br />
2 fighter planes in the <strong>Southern</strong><br />
Hemisphere.<br />
Wonderful proximity to the lake and<br />
mountains also offers adventure<br />
activities such as heli biking,<br />
white water rafting and sledging,<br />
parasailing, jet boating, yachting,<br />
water skiing, horse treks, quad biking<br />
and 4WD safaris. In winter Wanaka is<br />
wonderland for snow sports. Within<br />
easy reach of Cardrona, Treble Cone<br />
and Snowpark, you can slide, glide,<br />
snowboard, slalom, go cross country<br />
or freestyle by day and be back<br />
in Wanaka for evening dining and<br />
winding down.<br />
But more leisurely pursuits might<br />
entice you to the range of cafes and<br />
restaurants in Wanaka, a visit to the<br />
historic 1863 Cardrona Hotel, a soul<br />
soothing treatment at Sanctuary Day<br />
Spa, wine tasting at Rippon Vineyard<br />
or an evening movie at the quirky<br />
Cinema Paradiso.<br />
But whatever fills your days in Wanaka,<br />
be sure to enjoy a lakeside barbecue<br />
or dinner and watch the breathtaking<br />
sunset against a backdrop of lake and<br />
mountains whatever the season or the<br />
reason.<br />
THE WORLD OF DEER –<br />
IS NOW OPEN!<br />
A fantastic new tourist attraction has just opened<br />
its doors in beautiful Wanaka.<br />
The World of Deer Museum & Specialty Shop is<br />
a definite must see on your next visit to Wanaka<br />
as it offers a unique and unrivalled collection of<br />
international award-winning deer antlers from<br />
around the world, as well as the opportunity to<br />
learn about this most fascinating and majestic<br />
animal.<br />
Come and see former world record antlers for<br />
weight, number of points, spread, and SCI and CIC<br />
scores.<br />
Deer have been a part of New Zealand’s history<br />
since the 1850’s and in particular in our farming<br />
scene since the 1970’s. The museum curators<br />
have over 40 years’ experience in the deer<br />
industry and are full of expertise and knowledge,<br />
their aim is to ensure you leave with an insight into<br />
the deer industry and deer that you didn’t have<br />
before you arrived.<br />
Of course, the World of Deer is not just about<br />
antlers. Have a browse around the speciality shop<br />
which stocks natural health remedies, through to<br />
stunning antler carvings, jewellery and imported<br />
German hunting knives.<br />
You can find us next door to the Wanaka airport –<br />
we’re open 7 days a week.<br />
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SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS<br />
PUZZLING WORLD<br />
NEARS 4 MILLION<br />
WANAKA<br />
MT ASPIRING HOLIDAY<br />
PARK – BE CLOSE TO<br />
NATURE<br />
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The iconic Wanaka attraction that<br />
most saw doomed to fail when it<br />
opened will celebrate their 45th<br />
birthday this year and are just days<br />
away from welcoming their four<br />
millionth customer.<br />
“The Maze” as it was first named<br />
was opened in 1973 when Stuart<br />
and Jan Landsborough bought land<br />
near Wanaka and built a single story<br />
wooden maze on the property. Made<br />
of<br />
12, 000 wooden planks and 600<br />
poles it took six weeks to construct<br />
while both took leave from their jobs.<br />
Admission was just 50 cents and<br />
they welcomed 17,600 visitors in<br />
their first year. Tourism was still in its<br />
infancy and this was the first yearround<br />
tourist attraction to operate<br />
in the area. Stuart recalls many days<br />
when no one came, “We called<br />
those “no dollar days!”.<br />
WANAKA HOTEL<br />
Wanaka’s only Town Centre Hotel,<br />
Wanaka Hotel occupies a prime site<br />
with magnificent views of the lake<br />
and foreshore. Welcoming locals<br />
and visitors alike, this 3 Star hotel<br />
offers a range of facilities including<br />
accommodation, public bar, TAB,<br />
pokies, two restaurants and café.<br />
The café is open for breakfast, lunch<br />
or coffee and cake, there is authentic<br />
Mexican fare at Amigo’s or you can<br />
treat yourself to the Bullock Bar’s<br />
He expanded the maze in 1983<br />
adding over-bridges (and thus a third<br />
dimension) making it the world’s first<br />
of its kind. He then created 25 other<br />
mazes around the world and opened<br />
“Illusions” shops in downtown<br />
Wanaka and Queenstown. These<br />
ventures along with the growing<br />
success of what was renamed<br />
“Puzzling World” in 1993 have<br />
allowed the business to expand its<br />
offering, with its large Puzzle Centre,<br />
Illusion Rooms, Tumbling Towers<br />
and the Leaning Tower of Wanaka<br />
following over the next twenty years.<br />
Stuart stepped down from the<br />
business in 2004, entrusting his<br />
youngest daughter Heidi and her<br />
husband Duncan to continue a<br />
tradition of innovation, development,<br />
growth and community involvement.<br />
Welcome to Wanaka’s Wonderful<br />
World of Weirdness!<br />
Steakhouse menu. Accommodation<br />
is comfortable and affordable with<br />
double, twin and triple rooms all with<br />
ensuite facilities.<br />
The location is brilliant for lakeside<br />
activities in summer and convenient<br />
for getting to other attractions like<br />
Puzzling World, Wanaka Museum.<br />
You are also in the heart of the<br />
shopping precinct. Renowned for its<br />
relaxed atmosphere, Wanaka Hotel is<br />
the place to stay this summer!<br />
Mt Aspiring Holiday Park in Wanaka<br />
is located on the edge of town with<br />
a serene outlook of the surrounding<br />
hills and a view of the lake from the<br />
powered sites. They have a variety<br />
of accommodation and sites<br />
spread across 10 acres of<br />
restful parklike grounds,<br />
which will offer a bed<br />
for every budget.<br />
Across the park they<br />
have unpowered<br />
grass tent sites,<br />
powered caravan/<br />
campervan/tent<br />
sites that are grass<br />
or half grass/half<br />
shingle.<br />
Accommodation consists<br />
of self-contained units<br />
with beds fully made up and a<br />
kitchenette and ensuite, that can<br />
sleep from 2 up to 7. The basic<br />
cabins can sleep up to 5 with a<br />
shared bathroom/kitchen facility.<br />
Families enjoy the variety of<br />
facilities they offer including bike<br />
hire, swimming pool, spa pool,<br />
playground and trampolines, as<br />
MT ASPIRING<br />
HOLIDAY PARK<br />
well as a large grass play area. It is<br />
a lovely walk into town along the<br />
lakeside where you will find a variety<br />
of shops, bars and a huge selection<br />
of eateries.<br />
Our park is the ideal base<br />
to enjoy the many<br />
recreational and<br />
sporting activities<br />
that Wanaka has<br />
to offer of outdoor<br />
activities in the<br />
hot and dry Otago<br />
summers, including<br />
tramping, lake<br />
cruises, skydiving, as<br />
well as superb skiing<br />
choices in the winter.<br />
The jewel at the heart of the<br />
region is Mt Aspiring National<br />
Park, where you can hike, jet boat or<br />
even take a helicopter ride to see our<br />
stunning glaciers.<br />
Take time to explore our spectacular<br />
piece of paradise – it will seduce you<br />
with its beauty and urge you to stay<br />
longer. We look forward to having<br />
you stay with us soon.<br />
217 Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka 9305, NZ<br />
P. 03-443 7360 Reservations 0508 926 252 (within NZ)<br />
www.mtaspiringholidaypark.co.nz<br />
• 10 acres of<br />
restful park like<br />
surroundings<br />
• Tent sites -<br />
powered and<br />
unpowered<br />
• Self contained<br />
units - sleeps 2-7<br />
• Basic cabins<br />
- sleep 5<br />
• Communal<br />
Bathroom &<br />
Kitchen<br />
• Swimming pool,<br />
spa, playground &<br />
trampoline<br />
• Easy walk to town<br />
WAnAkA’S only<br />
toWn centre hotel<br />
- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views<br />
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka - Ph 0800 473 288<br />
www.wanakahotel.co.nz<br />
TEST YOUR<br />
BRAIN<br />
at Wanaka’s wonderful world of weirdness<br />
www.puzzlingworld.co.nz<br />
ILLUSIONS MAZE PUZZLE CAFE GIFTS
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SOUTHLAND<br />
southern holiday destinations<br />
EXPLORE THE MAGIC<br />
OF SOUTHLAND<br />
Looking for something<br />
different at budget<br />
prices?<br />
We are an unconventional,<br />
whimsical motor park and motels<br />
overlooking Fiordland’s most<br />
scenic lake - A starting place for<br />
Milford & Doubtful Sound.<br />
• Tent sites<br />
• Powered sites<br />
• Standard cabins<br />
• Kitchen cabins<br />
• Studio to three bedroom motels<br />
• Games room & two playgrounds<br />
86 Cathedral Drive, Manapouri<br />
(20km south of Te Anau)<br />
Ph 03 249-6624 Fax 03 249 6699<br />
manapourimotels@clear.net.nz<br />
www.manapourimotels.co.nz<br />
Southland’s unmatched beauty<br />
provides a natural playground – no<br />
matter what your passion. New<br />
Zealand’s ultimate outdoor destination<br />
offers engaging scenery of lush<br />
rainforests, fertile farmlands and<br />
sweeping coastlines.<br />
Savour the South<br />
With some of the world’s best fare<br />
produced within the region, Southland<br />
serves up an eclectic mix of dining<br />
experiences; succulent seafood<br />
including world famous Bluff Oysters,<br />
farm-fresh vegetables, prime cuts<br />
of meat and renowned cheese rolls<br />
- all dished up with a good dash of<br />
<strong>Southern</strong> hospitality.<br />
New Zealand’s Garage<br />
It may appear Invercargill is obsessed<br />
with anything that has wheels. Visit<br />
Bill Richardson Transport World, which<br />
holds the largest private collection<br />
of its type in the world, or see the<br />
illustrious display of motorcycles at<br />
Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Check<br />
out Invercargill’s motorcycle legend<br />
of speed, Burt Munro, at E. Hayes<br />
and Sons Motorworks. Have a go on<br />
an excavator at Dig This Invercargill,<br />
New Zealand’s first and only heavy<br />
equipment playground.<br />
Water Adventures<br />
Southland is a region shaped by<br />
water. Cruise alongside Albatross and<br />
catch your own Blue Cod at Stewart<br />
Island. Speed across Lake Hauroko,<br />
New Zealand’s deepest lake, and<br />
then down the Wairaurahiri River in an<br />
exhilarating jet boat ride. Come face<br />
to face with the largest predator of the<br />
seas when you cage dive with Great<br />
White Sharks.<br />
Wilderness and Wildlife<br />
The region is an absolute ‘must do’<br />
for anyone who is passionate about<br />
the natural world and authentic<br />
encounters. This wild coast is home<br />
to an array of marine life including<br />
sea lions, Hector’s Dolphins and the<br />
distinctive Hoiho, the Yellow-Eyed<br />
Penguin. On Stewart Island take a<br />
once in a lifetime opportunity to spot<br />
the rare kiwi bird in its natural habitat.<br />
Aurora Australis<br />
During the winter months Southland is<br />
the perfect place to catch a glimpse of<br />
the Aurora Australis. Also known as the<br />
<strong>Southern</strong> Lights The Catlins and Bluff<br />
are the best place to view this natural<br />
phenomenon.<br />
Find out more about Southland at:<br />
southlandnz.com<br />
Plan your Southland escape today<br />
Don’t Wait!<br />
MANAPOURI ACCOMMODATION<br />
WITH VIEWS<br />
The Manapouri Motels and<br />
Holiday Park have been run by the<br />
Nicholsons ever since they arrived<br />
from the USA in 1970, discovered the<br />
beauty of Fiordland and never left!<br />
Forty years later they continue to<br />
provide a welcoming haven for<br />
travellers from near and far, offering<br />
clean comfortable accommodation<br />
options and a wealth of knowledge<br />
about New Zealand’s World Heritage<br />
wilderness.<br />
With wonderful views of Lake<br />
Manapouri, visitors can choose from<br />
motels, cabins or camping sites. The<br />
10 motel units have self catering<br />
facilities and range from studio units<br />
for two persons to a three bedroom<br />
house known as the “Green Crib.”<br />
There are also 18 “cabins with<br />
character” for more budget<br />
conscious travellers. Each cabin is<br />
quirkily different, 5 include basic<br />
kitchen facilities while the remainder<br />
use the well equipped on-site<br />
communal kitchen and shower/<br />
toilet facilities. For campers there are<br />
powered or non-powered sites which<br />
are beautifully situated to enjoy lake<br />
views or a tranquil sheltered location<br />
among the trees.<br />
The Manapouri Motels and Holiday<br />
Park is located close to Manapouri’s<br />
restaurants and pub as well as<br />
local walking tracks, lake based<br />
recreational activities and a variety of<br />
excursions to Fiordland’s unspoiled<br />
environment and wildlife.<br />
For further information visit www.<br />
manapourimotels.co.nz