Queenstown

Queenstown bucks downward luxury property sale trend

New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped, but Queenstown is one area bucking the trend.

Railway history brought back to life

Demonstrating the arm and leg-propelled "Velocipede" trolley are (from left) father and son Shem...

Railway history brought back to life

The Kingston Flyer was not the only piece of railway history to come alive on the Kingston to Fairlight line at the weekend.

Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder

Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder

In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".

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Park Ridge finally hits market

The long-awaited Park Ridge subdivision is holding open days this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Park Ridge finally hits market

Prospective buyers and the merely curious will have an opportunity to see Queenstown’s next major housing subdivision up close this weekend.

How Rod set wheels in motion

A Queenstown philanthropist has revealed why he’s backing next Saturday’s global mountain bike competition, Natural Selection Bike.

Irish’s life-changing journey

Queenstown adventurer David ‘Irish’ Anderson is launching a book this Sunday about his epic 18-month motorcycle journey from Ireland to South Africa.

Record attempt drives community together

Laura Koot, organiser of the world record Hilux attempt to be held in Kingston next month. PHOTO:...

Record attempt drives community together

Driving community spirit with a world record is the way it’s done in Kingston.

Making the most of life

Queenstown's wine region, Gibbston, seems to uncork a lot of interesting characters.

Waka High’s high achievers

If academic achievement is the top metric to judge a school by, Wakatipu High’s living up to its motto, Ad Alta — "reach for your heights".

Secret fertiliser the key

A father and son were among the three winners at last Sunday’s annual spud competition weigh-in at Arrowtown’s Fork and Tap.

‘Truly seductive images’

Eleven digital prints by an internationally-recognised artist are being exhibited at Queenstown’s Artbay Gallery for two weeks from tomorrow.

More hurly-burly this weekend

Local Irish eyes will hopefully be smiling this Saturday.

World’s mountain bikers getting ready to ride the red carpet

World’s mountain bikers getting ready to ride the red carpet

The elite of the mountain biking world will dust themselves down and suit up for a swanky awards night in Queenstown next week.

Finishing Longest Day all that matters

Finishing Longest Day all that matters

After completing his first Coast to Coast over two days last year, Queenstown’s Tim Williams is among many graduating to the gruelling Longest Day version of the iconic multisport event this Saturday.

Reuben ready to hunt for wins

World Tour rider Reuben Thompson is putting in the miles around the Whakatipu. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Reuben ready to hunt for wins

A tougher training regime has Queenstown pro cyclist Reuben Thompson firing on all cylinders as he prepares for what he hopes will be his best season yet.