THE MAJORDOMO INSIDER’S GUIDE...Villa Insider’s Guide SUMMER 2015-2016 We hope you are getting excited about your upcoming holiday and we certainly are looking forward to welcoming

MajorDomo LimitedPO Box 128, Arrowtown 9351Phone: +64 3 442 0502Email: [email protected]

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T H E M A J O R D O M O I N S I D E R ’ S G U I D EO U R T I P S F O R P L A C E S T O P L AY, D R I N K A N D E AT

T H E M A J O R D O M O I N S I D E R ’ S G U I D EO U R T I P S F O R P L A C E S T O P L AY, D R I N K A N D E AT

MajorDomo LimitedPO Box 128, Arrowtown 9351Phone: +64 3 442 0502Email: [email protected]

Private villas Luxury accommodation Inspirational experiences Concierge services

Villa Insider’s GuideSUMMER 2015-2016

We hope you are getting excited about your upcoming holiday and we certainly are looking forward to welcoming you.

This may be your first visit with us, or indeed you may be regular visitors to the region, whichever guest you are, we are pleased to present our Insider’s Guide to you.

The Insider’s Guide is a collaboration of our experienced team’s personal knowledge of the best of the best of the region – we have gathered everything you ‘must’ know to arm you with all the insider knowledge you need to ‘live like a local’ and experience the best of this region. Your villa stay should be flexible, relaxing, seamless and, most of all, fun!

Sit back, pour a wine or cup of tea and enjoy browsing through our Insider’s Guide – from arranging your activities and restaurant bookings, pre-prepared meals, in-house chef, grocery shopping and unpacking it ready for your stay, to arranging an in-house massage or spa treatment – our service-savvy staff await your instruction.

We look forward to assisting you to have the very best holiday.

Warmest regards

Fiona, Lisa and your MajorDomo team.

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Restaurant recommendations

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Flexibility for you, our guest, is one of the best parts of a villa stay. You can just arrive, relax, unwind and enjoy your vacation here. We’ll take care of the rest.

If possible, we welcome the chance to talk to you before you arrive, find out what you and your family or friends enjoy and help make recommendations to ensure everything is tailored specifically to meet your individual requirements.

Would you like an in-house chef and fully-stocked pantry on arrival? Need a babysitter or pram? Would a massage at the end of the day suit you? Or are you in need of a facial and manicure? We can even arrange for a heated spa pool to be delivered straight to your villa.

It may be that you want a concierge with you each morning to help plan your daily activities. Or the housekeeper to pop in and straighten the villa so when you return, it is like new again.

We can make your stay – Phone +643 442 0502 or email [email protected].

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ALL COSTS QUOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDE GST

WE DO YOUR FOOD SHOPPING

Arrive to your villa fully stocked with fresh provisions. We will get the essentials (bread, milk, breakfast ingredients etc.) and beautiful gourmet deli items. Think freshly made terrines and pates, award-winning cheeses, artisan meats, fresh fruit and vegetables and sweet treats, which we think, are absolutely allowed on holiday!

Cost is $75 per hour for shopping, delivery and unpacking groceries.

WE COOK IT – YOU HEAT IT

A beautifully prepared dinner ready and waiting to go. After a busy day of adventuring, this is one of our favourite treats. Meals can be delivered to your villa while you are out and about enjoying Queenstown. The meals are ready to go with easy, last minute finishing touch instructions provided. Heat and eat at your leisure to enjoy at the table or fantastic ‘bowl’ food beside the fire. Contact us for a sample menu and indicative pricing.

DINNER IS SERVED

Your own in-house chef – 5 star cuisine prepared in your villa kitchen.A favourite with MajorDomo guests is having someone else do the cooking and the dishes! The three course meal will be 5 star restaurant quality but hosted in the privacy and luxury of your own villa. The experience can be as interactive or discrete as you wish. We find many of our guests end up in the kitchen, talking with our chefs – it often turns into a mini masterclass! You will leave with some fantastic cooking tips and ideas.

This is a fabulous option if you are celebrating a birthday or just the fact you are finally taking a well-deserved holiday. You may have friends in town and wish to invite them for dinner.

Contact us for a sample menu and indicative pricing.

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In-villa dining

COOKING CLASSES

This is your chance to have a private cooking class in the luxury of your own villa.Our chefs are experienced in delivering informative and entertaining masterclass cooking presentations. They are extremely knowledgeable about New Zealand and international food and wine. Experience coupled with bubbly personalities, will make the class a highlight of your stay.

Enjoy an afternoon cooking with chef, learning insider tips to turn the freshest local ingredients into a fabulous dinner party. Aftewards relax and enjoy the dinner with friends or family.

Your chef will teach you how to cook a three course meal matched with local award winning wines to accompany it.

Please contact your concierge for costs - price is quoted on number of guests participating.


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All you have to do is answer the door and relax.This professional team of experienced physio and massage therapists are dedicated to your wellbeing. Using principles of aromatherapy, music therapy and massage skills our leading mobile service brings the massage and spa experience to your villa.

Please note there is a 1 hour minimum call out. A $20 travel surcharge, per therapist, applies for guests staying outside of Queenstown.

MASSAGE THERAPY60 mins from $120

90 mins from $170

120 mins from $210

Sports and deep tissue When vigorous exercise leaves your muscles stiff and sore, a combination of sports and deep tissue massage is the perfect antidote. This massage style increases circulation and helps muscles recover faster, easing aches and pains. We generally have a physiotherapist available who can massage and help to assess injuries.

Aroma relax massage Melt away with a Swedish-style massage which gently stretches and lengthens tightened muscles. Our special aromatherapy oils of lavender, orange, ginger and clove embrace therapeutic effects. This deeply relaxing massage promotes restful sleep, allowing your body and mind to fully recharge.

Holistic massageYour choice of one of three methods available: reiki, Thai yoga or bamboo massage. Reiki is a Japanese technique which channels life-force energy to promote healing on all levels. Thai yoga massage incorporates yoga, as the therapist will manipulate your body into various positions and works on shiatsu points. Bamboo massage is a unique way to provide relaxing or deep tissue massage using a heated bamboo to roll and knead the muscle tissue thus opening you energy channels.


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ULTIMATE RELAXATION from $250 (2.5 hours)This top-to-toe experience embraces a full-body massage followed by a facial, aroma head & shoulders and feet reflexology treat. This is pure heaven for the body, mind and soul. Aromatic bath is included for mobile service for this ritual.

BODY BLISS from $210 (2 hours)This invigorating treatment includes a full body massage followed by a facial and your choice of feet reflexology treat or aroma head & shoulders. You will be left feeling deeply relaxed and revitalised.

BODY REVIVAL from $180 (90 mins)A full-body massage followed by your choice of a facial, feet reflexology treat or aroma head & shoulders. Let the tension melt away and feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

SPA EXPRESS from $120 (60 mins) your choice of:

Relaxing facialWe have a menu of different facials guaranteed to hydrate, tone, cleanse and refresh. We have choices for all skin types and they are the ultimate holiday treat.

Feet reflexology treatStart by gently polishing your feet with a foot scrub and then your therapist works out all your tension through a reflexology-based foot massage. You’ll be left with a renewed sense of wellbeing and feeling like you’re walking on air.

Manicure and pedicureFor that final treat and bit of polish, a nail therapist is available on request.


In-villa services

VILLA CONCIERGEOur villa concierge team are on hand should you wish to have them restock your provisions, arrange your daily activities or assist with any itinerary changes you may have.

VILLA SERVICING We can arrange to have our housekeeping team come in on a daily basis to service your villa.

RENTAL VEHICLESWe are all about enjoying freedom and flexibility on holiday. Having a rental car during your stay lets you explore your villa’s region at your own pace and allows you to go off the beaten track. We are partnered with a premier rental car company with reliable and stylish vehicles on offer to suit all of your needs.

EXTRAS FOR LITTLE ONESAre you bringing your young family with you on holiday? We can arrange all the extra things that children require, including quality babysitters and nannies, prams, high chairs, cots and linen.

SPA POOLA spa pool is the perfect way to relax after a busy day exploring and enjoying your holiday. For our villas which do not have a spa pool, we can arrange to have a mobile spa installed for the duration of your holiday. The pool will be set up in a private location on your villa grounds and steaming hot ready for your arrival.

ON-SITE CAFFEINE HIT No need to go without your morning coffee fix. We can provide you with George Clooney’s favourite – an easy-use Nespresso machine to hire for your villa stay. Cost to hire is $12 per day plus pods. The pods we have available are: (per 10 pod sleeve) Ristretto (black) $12.50 Decaffeinato Intenso (dark red) $12.50Arpeggio (purple) $12.50 Fortissio Lungo (light green) $12.50Roma (grey) $12.50


Inspirational experiences and activities

MajorDomo wants your holiday to be full of inspirational experiences. We want it to be hassle-free and to make sure you are experiencing the best this region has to offer, including inside access to private places, local people and breathtaking journeys.

We would love to help handcraft your hard earned vacation days for you while you are here. Please take a look at the different inspirational experience options in this guide and simply call or email us – from there we will tailor, book and arrange your most inspirational holiday yet.


WINTER ACTIVITIES

RELAXATION & PAMPERING

WALKING ADVENTURES

HELICOPTER EXPERIENCES

EXTREME ACTIVITIES

SHOPPING, LUNCHING

& GALLERIES

INCREDIBLE DAY TRIP

ADVENTURES

BOAT TOURS & CHARTERS

BIKING EXCURSIONS

FAMILY- FRIENDLY

ADVENTURES

GOLFVINEYARD TOURS

Big days outINCREDIBLE, UNFORGETTABLE DAY TRIPS

Established and sophisticated, the range of activities and adventures here is unsurpassed. Experience a full day of fun in exclusive settings doing activities we handcraft to deliver unforgettable high octane opportunities not normally accessible.Visit one of the country’s most exclusive private estates set high on the edge of a natural plateau, amongst the rugged surroundings of rural Wanaka. Oxbow offers a day of unlimited action including a heli flight, all-terrain off-roading, jet-boating, claybird shooting, archery, knife-throwing, extreme golf and a delicious lunch hosted at the lodge.

Fly into the exclusive Minaret Station and enjoy an inspiring three course lunch created by their chef at the exclusive Minaret Lodge. One of the world’s very rare opportunities to be able to experience a luxury lodge thousand’s of feet high in the mountains!

We can arrange an exclusive farm tour around a local farm in a beautiful setting where you can watch sheep shearing, feed the animals and enjoy a homestyle farmhouse meal. You can then go on a fishing tour of all of the best spots in this area with a local guide.

Race in luxury cars around the world-class tracks at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell. Afterwards you can hoon around in go-karts and visit the Jurassic Safari with the kids. Finish up with lunch or wine tasting at the Nose restaurant and wander around the motorsport museum.

Oxbow

Highlands Motorsport Park

4WD safaris

Farm tours

Luxury lunch at Minaret Station

Fishing tours

We specialise in handcrafting experiences for you to ensure your holiday includes all the activities you have been looking forward to as well as introducing you to new experiences.

We can make your stay. Phone +643 442 0502 or email: [email protected]

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Family funACTIVITIES THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY

Spend some quality time together by doing the best family activities in Queenstown and Wanaka. We have found an excellent range of activities that will please everyone and bring out your inner big kid! At Puzzling World you can navigate your way through a purpose built outdoor maze, enter mind-bending and logic-defying rooms and discover how illusions really work. A unique way to spend an afternoon.Take in the best views of Queenstown while riding up the Gondola and enjoy several thrilling luge rides then a zipline tour while you are up there. (Locals tip: Call FergBurger on your way down the Gondola for some famous burgers to pick up once you get back to ground – don’t wait in the hours long queue!)You can also enjoy a New Zealand “flat white” coffee in a quaint cottage setting near the Arrowtown mining village while the kids learn how to gold pan (everyone is guaranteed to take some gold home!).If the kids begin to whinge about sightseeing, take them on a Segway tour. This novel way to explore Queenstown will please everyone (and will let you save your walking legs for the family hikes!). Continue your techy day out with a ride in a submersed Hydro Attack Jetboat on Lake Wakatipu (which makes you look and feel like you are inside a shark!) or glide along the back of a boat from a parachute.The serious racing tracks at the Highlands Motorsports Park also offers some serious family fun. Race around in Go-Karts and explore the Jurassic Safari together. Afterwards enjoy a walk around Cromwell’s historic old town or lunch at a nearby vineyard. If you are here in the winter, dogsledding is an absolute must. Adults will have the opportunity to drive their own sled pulled by Alaskan snow dogs and kids will love the ride and learning how to feed and care for the dogs.

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Parapenting on Lake Wakatipu

Goldpanning

Segway tours

Highlands Motorsport Park

Puzzling World

Dogsledding with Alaskan dogs

Gondola and luging

Fear Factory haunted house

Jetboating

Zipline Eco-tours

Local private farm tours

Hydro Attack – a submersed Shark Jetboat!



Let it snowSKI ING, SNOWBOARDING AND MUCH MORE

If you are here when there’s snow, we imagine you’ll want to spend as much time as possible on the mountains. We can arrange hassle-free packages from ski/snowboard gear, lift passes and mountain transfers to the full service ski concierge.Take your pick from Coronet Peak or the Remarkables near Queenstown (around 25–40 mins drive). Both mountains are very family friendly and have beginner through to black diamond runs. Coronet has the longest opening hours of any NZ skifield and great night skiing on weekends.

A scenic drive or helicopter flight over the Crown Range to the Wanaka-side skifields Cardrona (family and beginner friendly), Treble Cone (family friendly for more intermediate to advanced skiers/snowboarders) and Snow Park (a snowboarder’s and cross-country skier’s paradise). The Snow Farm with its fabulous dog sledding option is also located in the same area as the Snow Park.

Avoid queues and sore feet – we can arrange in-house ski and snowboard fitting at your villa while you sit back and have a glass of wine.

Mountain passes for Coronet Peak, Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm.

Gear hire

Private on-site ski and snowboard fitting

Heli-skiing and boarding/guided touring

Snow-shoeing

Ski concierge service

Dog sledding

Snow cat skiing

Snow mobiling

Please contact MajorDomo for further details. We can make your stay. Phone +643 442 0502 or email: [email protected]


View from the topHELI AND FLIGHTSEEING

Helicopters can take you to the most exclusive and breathtaking places this region has to offer.

It is truly special to be able to make the first tracks on a private skifield or to whack a golf ball into the abyss from a cliff face. If you are feeling a little less adventurous, take a scenic flight over the Wakatipu Basin and enjoy a picnic in the remotest of spots.

Early risers will love seeing the sunrise from a beautiful hot air balloon. The balloon will take you through the valley and over the exclusive Hill’s Golf Course to see the world-class sculpture walk from above, followed by a picnic lunch and sparkling wine.

Private air charters are also the quickest and most scenic transport to Wanaka and Fiordland – we are happy to arrange these transfers for you.

Private helicopter tours and transfers

Heli-skiing

Heli-golfing

Hot air ballooning at sunrise

Small aircraft tours and transfers




Climb every mountainGREAT SCENIC WALKS IN THE AREA

You will be enchanted by the spectacular walks in Queenstown, Arrowtown, Te Anau and the Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience the dramatic scenery and time capsules of natural history that this remote area offers. Be “at one with nature” if you will and see some of the best of pure New Zealand.

Put on tramping shoes for world famous Routeburn, Milford or Kepler Walks (three of the nine “Great Walks of New Zealand”) – or explore the Arrowtown and Queenstown hills for some excellent 1–3 hour walks.

Guided walks are the perfect way to get the most from the breathtaking rugged mountains, glaciers, lakes and river walks. Tailored to all levels of fitness, guided walks will allow you to see the most picturesque spots, learn about the local Maori and goldmining history and see why Peter Jackson used this alpine setting for Lord of the Rings. We would love to arrange a guided walk for you on request.

Guided walking tours

Routeburn day discovery

Sawpit Gully

Bush Creek

Sam Summers




Cruise controlSCENIC CHARTERS AND BOAT TOURS

Enjoy wonderous views of lakes and fiords from the comfort of a private charter or a tour boat. Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are best seen by boat. This is also an excellent way of making your way to the beginning of a bush walk or a farm tour.

We can arrange an exclusive charter boat to take you wherever you want on Lake Wakatipu for sightseeing and fishing or you could enjoy an informative tour cruise past the famous Mitre Peak in Milford Sound (you’ll probably recognise this magnificent wonder from New Zealand’s “100% Pure” campaign).

Surprisingly, you may find yourself praying for rain during your holiday – when it rains, the waterfalls cascading off the rugged mountains in Milford and Doubtful Sounds are truly spectacular.

Private charter a luxury boat for a day trip or an overnight stay

Small-group guided tours of iconic Milford Sounds and Doubtful Sounds

Fishing

Wildlife discovery cruises




Relaxation stationsUNWIND, STRETCH AND BE PAMPERED

We think you’ll love some pampering to unwind after adventuring around Queenstown.

Onsite massage at your villa – we can arrange for Queenstown’s best massage therapists to provide deep tissue and relaxation massages in the comfort and privacy of your villa at a time that suits you. We can vouch for how good these therapists are! See the massage menu in this document and call or email us to make a booking ready for your stay. We can also arrange for beauty therapies in beautiful spa locations.

If you are a bit sore after a day’s skiing or thrillseeking, soak in a private, traditional style Japanese Onsen hot pool, looking out to dramatic mountains and Shotover River. These are stunning when candlelit in the evenings.

Queenstown is also a beautiful place to practice mindfulness and strengthen your body through yoga and pilates. We can arrange for a qualified yoga or pilates instructor to visit your villa and extend or maintain your regular practise or introduce you to these wonderful exercises.

Private on-site massages

Japanese Onsen hot pools

Private on-site yoga and pilates instructors

In-villa beauty therapy appointments

Easy spa pool hire

Wellness consultant We specialise in handcrafting experiences for you to ensure your holiday includes all the activities you have been looking forward to as well as introducing you to new experiences.



Witness the vintnersCENTRAL OTAGO’S FINEST VINEYARDS

Well known for its Pinot Noir, the Central Otago region boasts many of New Zealand’s finest wines and wineries. Spend an afternoon of wine tasting and lunching at vineyards of your choice – each in beautiful locations including the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn.

The vineyards’ owners or key personnel will personally describe the winemaking processes and tasting notes for each wine. This is a great way to chill out after doing an adventure activity in the morning.

We love Amisfield Winery Bistro for its award-winning chefs and beautiful setting. We recommend sampling the “Trust the Chef” option to enjoy a variety of locally sourced ingredients. The winery is next to tranquil Lake Hayes and is the perfect follow up to a morning’s bike ride around the lake.

Private wine tasting experiences at vineyards of your choice

Informative tours by vineyard owners and key winemaking personnel

Leisurely lunches at vineyards of your choice

Great outing to combine with a local artist’s tour




Well-groomed and exclusiveTOP GOLFING EXPERIENCES

Tee off at world-class championship golf courses – each with a breathtaking backdrop of rugged mountains. Queenstown offers some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking golf with courses that cater to any level of player.

We can arrange your tee times and professional guides are available for NZPGA tuition on each course. You can also enjoy a scenic helicopter ride and then tee off from an extreme golf tee!

Take your pick of courses from the exclusive Hills golf course, home to the NZ PGA and Michael Hill’s incredible personal sculpture collection, or Millbrook Resort, Jacks Point and the Arrowtown Golf Club – each with stunning views and wonderfully established grounds.

Millbrook

The Hills

Jacks Point

Arrowtown Golf Club

Golfing tours and professional coaching




Pedal pushersSCENIC BIKING EXPERIENCES

Recently the New Zealand Government and local trusts invested over $50 million to create the world class New Zealand Cycle Trail. Luckily, Queenstown showcases some of the trail’s highlights, including the Lake Hayes circuit, Twin Rivers ride, Arrow Bridges ride and the Gibbston River trail.

Whether you take a scenic, leisurely ride along one of these fabulous trails or want the thrill of mountain biking down the Remarkables or Coronet Peak, we can arrange the perfect biking gear, guides and experience for you.

Electric bikes are a favourite of ours as they let you ride further and longer in the countryside or off-road. You can choose to pedal or just flick a switch and rest your legs while the bike takes over. This makes the focus on cycling and sightseeing “fun” rather than “busting a gut”. It’s not really cheating (well it sort of is…).

Electric bike excursions

Guided and unguided mountain biking on Coronet Peak

Bike hire for the whole family

Delivery of bikes to your villa or to the bike trails




Long, leisurely and luxeSHOPPING, LUNCHING, GALLERY VISITS

AND SIGHTSEEING ALL AT YOUR OWN PACE

While it might be known to some as the Adventure Capital, Queenstown also offers some excellent downtime experiences.

Let a limousine or luxury car take you to the best designer shops, art galleries and lunch spots in the region.

Private drivers with a passion for this region will take you wherever you wish and provide local knowledge on the best sightseeing in the area. We can recommend and secure dining options to suit you, whether it’s a casual brunch in picturesque Arrowtown or a divine long lunch at an award winning restaurant or winery.

Shoppers will enjoy perusing Louis Vuitton and the beautifully curated selection of New Zealand fashion designers at Angel Divine, 47 Frocks, Decode and Goddess. If you are looking for anything in particular, please let us know and we will happily point you in the right direction.

This region has inspired many artists with its striking landscapes and natural beauty. If you are interested in meeting artists in their studios we strongly recommend taking a private guided tour which can then be complemented by a winery tour and lunch.

Limousine or luxury car service

Lunch at Queenstown and Wanaka’s top restaurants

Visit to a local fashion designer and private ‘try on’ session

Art tours

Tennis lessons We specialise in handcrafting experi-ences for you to ensure your holiday includes all the activities you have been looking forward to as well as introducing you to new experiences.



High octaneQUEENSTOWN’S BEST EXTREME ACTIVITIES

As you will know, Queenstown is the “Adventure capital of the world”, offering intensely exciting experiences against the most stunning scenic backdrop.

There really is something for every thrillseeker here, whether you are a seasoned adrenaline junky or a more cautious adventurer – see if you can push your limits.

Jump at great heights from a bungy, canyon swing or hang glider, hurtle along whitewater rivers on rafts and jet boats and 4WD along sheer cliff faces near historic goldmining villages – we know all of the best activity providers to give you a safe but exhilarating experience.

Bungy jumping

Canyon swinging

Hang gliding and paragliding

Sky diving

River rafting and kayaking

Ziplining




Restaurant recommendations

We love eating out and know that you will want to experience the best of this region’s cafes and restaurants while you are here. These are our favourite eateries in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka.

Please be aware during holiday periods/ski season these restaurants get fully booked very quickly and recommend advance bookings if possible.

We are very happy to provide a restaurant booking service should you wish.

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RATA Something special!

Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat Street, Queenstown Central. Phone +64 3 442 9393.Michelin star chef, Josh Emett and highly regarded New Zealand restaurateur, Fleur Caulton have created this special edition to Queenstown’s foodie scene – not to be missed! Rātā is a beautiful dining experience, showcasing New Zealand produce, Josh’s culinary talent and Fleur’s great service. Highly recommended dining for lunch, dinner, drinks or tapas. Make sure to book.

Something special!

Keeping it casual

BOTSWANA BUTCHERY Archers Cottage, 17 Marine Parade, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 6994.This restaurant with its stunning lakeside location, never fails to please. It is stylish, buzzing and innovative. You can choose to dine in the main restaurant or if you want a more intimate experience, they have private dining rooms upstairs. The restaurant has its trademark inside and outside fires – perfect for long lazy evenings lakeside.

MADAM WOO5 Queenstown Mall, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 9200.Madam Woo is Kiwi Michelin star chef Josh Emett’s and Fleur Carlton’s take on modern Asian cuisine in a ‘streetfood’ style. Think pulled-pork hawker rolls, crispy roti, seriously good curries, fresh Vietnamese salads and some of the best cocktails in town.

Madam Woo is a restaurant that serves great drinks, quality food with fresh, bold flavours and appeals to a wide audience – locals, tourists and in particular families. The upstairs bar is a fun way to start or finish your evening at Madam Woo.

KAPPA36A (upstairs), The Mall, Queenstown Central. Phone +64 3 441 1423.This is Lisa and Fiona’s favourite casual Japanese restaurant. Set in a peaceful loft space above the busy mall street below. Try the takeaway Bento boxes to eat down at the waterfront or dine in for some sashimi of fresh New Zealand Salmon, tuna, cod and other seasonal seafood delights. Japanese beers, local wines. Children love the dinner box. Enjoy!

LONESTAR

14 Brecon St, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 9995.For 20 years we have loved taking our families here for Texan-style meals and atmosphere. Grab the kids and enjoy a fun busy night. Be warned - the meals are VERY big but very delicious. They don’t take bookings but pop in early and enjoy a Margherita and a game of pool while you wait.

THE BUNKER

Cow Lane, Queenstown Central. Phone +64 3 441 8030.One of the regions best-kept dining secrets is tucked away in Cow Lane in central Queenstown. A little hard to find but once you do you’ll enjoy a lovely open fire, upstairs bar and fabulous food. Please do phone and make a booking, as it gets busy with locals!

Something special

Keeping it casual

Kids love it too!

WINNIES

7-9 The Mall, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 8635.Winnies is another family favourite and a great spot for big groups of hungry adventurers. Every holiday needs a relaxing night with the very best pizzas and Winnies is where you will enjoy these. If you have young children we recommend grabbing a table earlier in the evening as Winnies transitions to more of a bar atmosphere later in the night.

Kids love it too!

Queenstown

PUBLIC KITCHEN & BAR

Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 5969.Sitting right on the Waterfront on the Steamer Wharf in Queenstown, the owners have taken a step back from fine dining and returned to grass roots cooking.This honest, no-fuss style of cooking using the best local produce caught on the doorstep, hunted in the hills or foraged from the farms is perfect to pass around and share with friends. Public Kitchen & Bar is a casual dining option where you can drop in for a drink and a bite or you can reserve one of the large communal tables and celebrate in style.Bar offerings include Central Otago wine on tap, Queenstown’s own boutique beer on tap and a hearty selection of both local and international wines to keep you happy as you drink in the views.

JERVOIS STEAK HOUSE (JSH)

Brecon Street, Lower Steps, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 6263.JSH source the best of the best beef, lamb and venison in the country. A meat lovers delight! Signature dish is a 150-day grain-fed Angus prime rib, dry roasted. Don’t be afraid if you are not in a meat mood – prawns, seasonal fish and oysters feature in JSH’s great menu. Lisa’s favourite is the prawn cocktail with gazpacho sauce. JSH is also famous for their $15 seasonal specials – keep an eye out in oyster season or it could be crayfish this week.... http://queenstown.jervoissteakhouse.co.nz/promotions

QueenstownTHE SHERWOOD KITCHEN 554 Frankton Road (10 minute drive from Queenstown).Phone +64 3 450 1090.We love the Sherwood’s ethos: clean, simple, comforting and grown onsite. You will eat from its own vegetable and herb garden and, where possible, all other ingredients are locally and organically sourced. It is owned and operated by the former Matterhorn and Golden Dawn owners and designed by renowned New Zealand architect, Alister Cox. The Sherwood is one of the hippest places in Queenstown while still maintaining a laid-back, meaningful dining experience.

Keeping it casual

Keeping it casual

Something special

VUDU

16 Rees Street, Queenstown. Phone: +643 441 8370.For those of you coming from café meccas, you will feel right at home at Vudu. Excellent coffees, thoughtfully designed interior and some of the best baked goods in Queenstown (great gluten free selections!). Plenty of counter food to choose from or a hot dish menu. Our children love their chicken or bean burritos and raspberry smoothies. Vudu gets very busy but it is worth the wait

BESPOKE KITCHEN

9 Isle Street, Queenstown. (by the Queenstown Medical Centre).Phone +643 409 0552.As an offshoot from the owners of Queenstown’s beloved Vudu Cafe, Bespoke Kitchen continues the ethos of stylish, modern, healthy yet comforting casual dining. Bespoke is a trendy brunch spot with great coffee and it’s outdoor area has an open fire and views of the Remarkables. We recommend the sugar-free, gluten-free lemon cheesecake and the green smoothie - seriously yummy and good for you!

THE WORLD BAR

12 Church Street, Queenstown. Phone +643 450 0008.Looking for a great burger, nachos and a beer and fun atmosphere? The World Bar offers hearty TexMex style food and great craft beer options. Sit in the laid-back outdoor areas and watch the buzz of Queenstown or larger groups may wish to book out the back area for a rugby watching night. If you are taking younger people with you, we recommend going early as fairly loud live music can kick off here from around 9pm onwards.

RAEWARD FRESH (FORMERLY MEDITERRANEAN MARKET)

Cnr Gorge & Robins Road, Queenstown. Phone +643 442 4161.If you are missing your local market, visit Raewards artisan bakery, deli, butchery, fruit and veg, wine and general produce store. If you wander past the checkout, there is a great little onsite café with daily salads, baked treats and good coffee.

QueenstownKids love it too!

Brunch and lunch

Keeping it casual

CHOP SHOP44 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3 442 1116.Chop Shop offers traditional brunch favourites with a twist – we love the Corn Fritters with Thai dressing, Turkish Poached Eggs, Pork Buns with Apple Salad and the very yummy cinnamon jam rolls. This really is the locals’ favourite. Great service, great menu, great coffees and great fun. It’s also a lovely place to sit in the sun for a wine and people watch.

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PROVISIONS CAFÉ65 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3-442 0714.Don’t get us started on how good the caramel and almond sticky buns are – they are an institution in this area. So good in fact that celebrity chefs visit Provisions just to sample them! Great coffee, amazing counter food and hot menu. Provisions is set in a quaint, Arrowtown miner’s cottage with gorgeous cottage garden seating for warmer months. Preserves are a specialty that you will want to take home to your villa.

LA RUMBLA54 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3 442 0509.Bringing Mexican and Spanish cuisine to this historic alpine town, La Rumbla is one of those tucked away places that you will love to find yourself in. It has a hip atmosphere, great tapas and sharing plates and seriously good Margheritas. We know you will love it. Very lucky children also love La Rumbla. The potato bravas - OMG! Bookings are definitely recommended.

SAFFRON18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3 442 0131.Pete Gawron is one of New Zealand’s leading chefs and eating at his signature restaurant, Saffron, in Arrowtown is always a special treat. Sister companies include Agave next door for a more casual Mexican night and the very cool Blue Door Bar across the alley (we recommend visiting Blue Door for jazz night on a Wednesday). Bookings recommended during peak times and on weekends. Pete’s cookbook is also available for purchase.

Brunch and lunch

Brunch and lunch

Something special

Something special

FORK & TAP

51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3 442 1860.Charming historic pub and restaurant located in the heart of Arrowtown. Specialising in NZ craft beers with 14 beers and cider on tap, local Central Otago wine and a basic but good pub menu (including kids menu). We love taking the family here for a quick bite (try the pork belly burger!) and the children love the raspberry and lemonade served in jugs.

SLOW CUTS

46-50 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. (walk into the courtyard and it’s to the left) Phone +64 3 442 0066.Slow Cuts is the casual younger brother of trendy Arrowtown favourite, La Rumbla and the food as just as fabulous. Slow Cuts offers casual, slow-cooked meats and fresh takeaway salads. This is the perfect place to quickly pick up your picnic provisions for a day exploring Arrowtown and its excellent surrounding bike trails or to pick up a quick dinner to take back to your villa. We love the deep-fried coconut chicken burger with cabbage slaw and the bacon jam rolls. The kids will love Slow Cuts too!

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AMISFIELD BISTRO

10 Lake Hayes Road (5 min drive from Arrowtown). Phone +64 3 442 0556.There is a good reason Will and Kate made Amisfield their lunching spot during their royal visit. Nestled between its vineyards and Lake Hayes, Amisfield is the perfect long-lunching spot. The seasonal menu is always changing and the quality is consistently high. We love the “Trust the Chef” option – you won’t regret it. Suitable for groups and families (there is space outside for children to run around). Voted Cuisine Magazine’s Best Winery Restaurant Award 2013. Be sure to book.

Kids love it too!

Kids love it too!

Something special

GRAZE

1 Onslow Road, Lake Hayes Estate. Phone +64 3 441 4074.While not strictly in Arrowtown, Graze is the perfect lunch destination on a bike ride. With Scandinavian designed interiors, modern casual food and great atmosphere, you will be glad you biked all the way there! The coconut quinoa for breakfast is our favourite. Alongside is the local store with preserves, freshly baked breads and pies to go!.

MILLBROOK RESORT

Malaghans Road, Arrowtown. Phone +64 3 441 7000.The Hole in One café and bar at Millbrook has an extensive informal dining menu and is open from 9am until late. Beautiful views of Millbrook’s 18th green. Bookings are essential during the peak periods and pizzas may be ordered to take away.

Also at Millbrook Resort is The Millhouse, a fine dining restaurant overlooking the Millpond. Millhouse is open daily from 6pm, has won awards for both its wine list and dishes. We love visiting the Millhouse for its dessert menu alone!

Millbrook also has a modern Japanese restaurant called Kobe. Kobe is open over the July school holiday season – 27 June to 19 July, is closed for winter and re-opens for summer on 15th October.

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Kids love it too!

URBAN GRIND

73 Ardmore Street, Wanaka. Phone +64 3 443 6748.We love Urban Grind for its great atmosphere, food and coffee. Locals often retreat to this café which is slightly off the beaten path for tourists yet right near the Lake. Great for a casual breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is set in a large space with exposed brick walls. Enjoy having a mulled wine out the back by the outdoor fire after a day up Treble Cone!

FEDERAL DINER

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka. Phone +64 3 443 5152.Tucked in right next to our favourite Wanaka store, 47 Frocks (stocking top New Zealand designers including Karen Walker, Juliette Hogan and Deadly Ponies) Federal Diner serves the best coffee in Wanaka! We love the casual yet very well executed food. Escape the crowds at this local favourite.

Wanaka

BISTRO GENTIL

76a Golf Course Road, Wanaka. Phone +64 3 443 2299A truly favourite dining experience, Bistro Gentil brings all the deliciousness of French gastronomy to the beautiful shores of Lake Wanaka. The seriously creative chef team revisit typical flavour combinations using fresh in-season ingredients from their kitchen garden and the best produce from the regions including specialties of Cardrona lamb, Mt Cook salmon, Canter valley duck. Come for the food, the exquisite wine list, the art, the view, a game of pétanque…

FLORENCES FOODSTORE & CAFE

Cnr Cardrona Valley Rd & Orchard Rd. Phone +64 3 443 7078An experiential food destination, where your eye, as well as your palate, is appeased. One can eat and drink at the cafe or on the outdoor terrace, and also wander through the foodstore, tasting and enjoying the display of foods local and imported.

Brunch and lunch

Brunch and lunch

Something special

ShoppingQUEENSTOWN ARROWTOWN WANAKA

Take time out from your busy adventure schedule and have a look around some of the great boutique shops and art galleries in this region. Whether you want a fashion fix from local and international designers or a new pair of quality tramping boots, we have all your retail needs covered here.

We can arrange for an experienced personal shopper and stylist to help you find the best styles to suit you.

We can make your stay. Just give the MajorDomo team a call on +64 3 442 0502 or email [email protected].

SELETTI69 Beach Street, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 4133.Seletti is a designer concept store located near the waterfront. Unusual and stylish Italian home wares can be found alongside pieces from top international and Australian fashion and jewellery designers Karen Walker, Sass & Bide, Equipment, Alexander Wang and much more. We love Seletti for designer holiday momentos or gifts for discerning family and friends.

GODDESS18 The Mall, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 6696.We love Goddess for it’s broad selection of local fashion designers and international favourites such as Day Birger Et Mikkelsen’s 2nd Day, Dyrberg Kern, Salasai, Jimmy D, Trelise Cooper, Kathryn Wilson and more. The ladies in Goddess love helping their customers find the perfect item for special occasions and also those luxurious more casual staples like leather leggings, cashmere shrugs and the perfect summer sandals.

ANGEL DIVINE3 Searle Lane, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 8988.Shop a carefully curated collection of New Zealand’s top fashion designers, including Karen Walker, Zambesi, Kate Sylvester, Juliette Hogan, Deadly Ponies, Meadowlark, Twenty Seven Names and many more. We also love Angel Divine owner Natalie Newland’s personal range “Newlands”, which she stocks instore – think buttery leather jackets, trans-seasonal merino knits and other great layering pieces.

DECODE13 Camp Street, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 441 3094.Decode is a concept store with have an assortment of artisan home wares, soft furnishings, lighting, jewellery and objects of beauty, largely sourced from NZ. It also has a great selection of clothing and footwear from brands such as Funkis, Claire Bloom, Augustine and Kowtow.

OUTSIDE SPORTS9 Shotover St, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 441 0074.Need some high quality adventure gear? Outside Sports is the best place in Queenstown to find tramping gear, drink bottles, sport shoes, tents, bikes, wet weather clothing… the list goes on! Get yourself completely sorted for outdoor adventures with the help of Outside Sport’s friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Queenstown

LOUIS VUITTON12 The Mall, Queenstown. Phone 0800 586 966.This iconic French luxury brand has a beautiful store on Queenstown’s main shopping street. Here you will find Louis Vuitton’s latest handbags, luggage and accessories and always-gorgeous window displays.

BOUND BOOK STORE1B/3 Church Street, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 5601.Bound is Queenstown’s independent bookstore for quality new books. It has the best in fiction, children’s books, biography, science, history, music, art, nature and other non-fiction. The owners have a strong focus on local literary talent and aim to give their customers an enjoyable browsing experience with fantastic recommendations and assistance. This is the first stop for your relaxing holiday read.

VESTA19 Marine Parade, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 5687.Set in the oldest cottage on Queenstown’s beautiful lakefront in New Zealand, Vesta isn’t your ordinary design store. Its many small rooms contain beautiful 100% Kiwi giftware, jewellery and home wares – a great mix of old and new New Zealand design.

MILFORD GALLERIES9A Earl Street, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 6896.Milford Galleries Queenstown exhibits painting, and a variety of other fine art media drawn from the studios of many significant New Zealand contemporary artists. This quiet space is a nice escape from Queenstown’s bustle – we particularly love the Nigel Brown works featured.

ART BAY13 Marine Parade, Queenstown. Phone +64 3 442 9090.Art Bay is a multi award winning Gallery in a unique space with a vibrant, diverse and ever-changing collection of New Zealand Contemporary Art. Art Bay often has artists in residence so you can see the creative process unfold. Approachable art consultants are on hand to inform you about the works.

REMARKABLE SWEET SHOP39 Beach Street, Queenstown and 27 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown.It is such a treat to visit these wonderful old-style sweetshops in Arrowtown and Queenstown. International confectionaries, Willy Wonka-esque treats and especially the Remarkable Sweet Shop’s homemade fudges will delight children and adults alike. What a great way to get your energy levels back up after a day of adventuring (just don’t tell your personal trainer!).

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47FROCKS AND 47LOUNGE47 Helwick St, Wanaka. (47Lounge is directly over the road). Phone +64 3 443 4047.We love that you can find the best of New Zealand fashion in little old Wanaka. The buyers at 47Frocks have a great eye for the most covetable pieces from each designer’s collection. Labels include Zambesi, Miss Crabb, Karen Walker and Juliette Hogan and many up and coming young designers. 47Lounge is an extension of this curated collection concept but offers more laid-back designer lounge wear, gifts and men’s clothing.

WONDER ROOM80 Ardmore Street, Wanaka. Phone +64 3 443 5071.Wonder Room is a treasure trove of hand-picked finds gathered from all around New Zealand and beyond. A passionate art collector, owner Jan McPhedran opened Wonder Room with the idea that everything you buy should be a little bit special, however small or big the price tag. Witty designs, handmade jewellery pieces, beautiful print art, Kiwiana with a twist – you’ll love looking around this special space.

IKONShop 5, 50 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. (next to Wallace & Gibbs) Phone + 64 3 442 1355. Ikon offers a wide selection of fashion for men and women from hip international labels like Diesel, Maison Scotch and Dr Martens and some great New Zealand designer labels such as Coop by Trelise Cooper and Ruby.

WALLACE & GIBBS32 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. (next to Ikon). Phone + 64 3 442 1355.Wallace & Gibbs is the more refined older sister of Ikon in Arrowtown where you will find exquisite pieces for women by Catalyst, Obi, Calliope, Marilyn Seyb, Chocolat, Visage, Mimosa, Ricochet, as well as leather wear by top New Zealand designer Caroline Moore. For men the choices include Cutler & Co, Ben Sherman, David Smith, John Lennon Shirts and Reactor.

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Wanaka

NADENE MILNE GALLERY16 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. (down the lane next to Saffron). Phone + 64 3 442 0467.Nadene Milne represents many of New Zealand’s most influential and highly respected artists – this is a true haven for New Zealand art lovers and you simply must visit if you are in Arrowtown. A distinguishing feature of the gallery is the ongoing lecture series and we hope your visit coincides with one of these events. Many exhibitions are supported with a lecture presentation by either the artist or associated curator or scholar, and held in the adjacent Dorothy Browns Cinema, Arrowtown.

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