The sixth issue of Tatler Menu Magazine has been published. Come in to the restaurant and read it over a cup of coffee, a drink or a meal.

We have copies of Tatler Menu Magazine available for diners to purchase; we can also post copies anywhere in the world - a copy of Tatler Menu Magazine is the perfect accompaniment to a gift voucher.

Meantime, you can read a story from the winter issue.

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Gibbston Valley

Through Arrowtown and past the golf course for about 15kms you'll find yourself in the Gibbston Valley, also known as the Valley of Vines. This area is where you'll find some of our favourite local wine and cheese suppliers.

Gibbston Valley Wines is one of the first, and best known, wineries of the Wakatipu. It's really worth booking in for their tour through a unique tunnel carved out of the schist cliff where you can see the wines maturing in the barrels. After you've tasted the wines in the cave, you'll probably want to visit the shop to buy some for yourself or as a gift for someone who appreciates fine wine.

 

For a great afternoon tea, head next door to Gibbston Valley Cheese. They offer free tastings of their sheep, cow and goat milk cheeses so you can pick exactly what you want them to put on your platter. They also sell gift boxes and homewares so you'll be sure to find exactly the right gift to take home with you. Gibbston Valley Cheese can also pack you a back-pack lunch to enjoy as you walk along the newly- launched Gibbston Trail. Or order a hamper and take it further afield to dine amongst the vines in Central Otago.

Rob and Gerda own and manage the iconic vineyard Chard Farm, using an historic winemaking technique where barrels sit on bare earth pits full of gravel. This lets the cellar breathe and keeps the humidity high, preventing wine evaporation, particularly important in the low natural humidity climate of Central Otago. A drive to Chard Farm is well worth the excitement of their hair-raising dirt track – the tasting room is open till 5pm seven days from 10am on weekdays and 11am on weekends.

 

 

At Lake Hayes you'll find Amisfield Wines. Make sure you visit the tasting room because there are some stunning wines from Amisfield. Even if you're not interested in wine, do visit if only to experience the fabulous architecture, decor and art.

Milford Sound

No visit to the South Island would be complete without a tour of Milford Sound, New Zealand's own "Eighth Wonder of the World". Avoid the large, crowded trips and go with Cruize Milford's Eco Experience.

Their full-day tour from Queenstown includes a visit to rare native birds at the Te Anau Wildlife Park, plenty of photo stops and nature walks too. They link up with the 3.15pm Milford Adventurer cruise which is one of the smallest vessels operating on Milford Sound.

Cruising on a small vessel allows an even closer look at the natural landmarks and a more relaxing environment in which to absorb the magnificent views of the fiord while enjoying complimentary snacks.
On the return journey you can have dinner in Te Anau then sit back and enjoy a movie on the in-coach cinema, getting back to your accommodation around 9pm.

Call to reserve your place on the coach - 0800 367 326.

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A highly-recommended shop for foodies is the Mediterranean Market. This is where we locals stock up on gourmet items, wines, cheeses and deli essentials. It's also a popular destination for gift shopping as there is a great range of homeware and kitchen gadgets that any foodie would love.	The Mobile Massage Company offers therapeutic massage services in Queenstown and Arrowtown and you don't have to make any effort to find them because they'll come to you. Whether you are visiting or you live here long-term, they'll set up their massage table at the venue of your choice – all you need to do is answer the door. Call Chris and his team free on 0800 426 161 or on + 64 27 442 6161.
Queenstown's local movie complex is Reading Cinema and it's located a couple of doors up The Mall from Tatler in an historic building, part of Queenstown's early heritage. There are three cinemas at Readings so you can choose between several films, and even buy a glass of wine to enjoy during the movie too.	Nomad Safaris are well known for their Safari of the Rings Tour where passengers are taken on 4WD tours of secret filming locations of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. They also offer guided quad bike safaris. There are two trips daily, one at 8.30am and the other at 1.30pm. Each lasts 3.5 hours and costs $225 per person, which includes accommodation pickup, full training, protective gear and light refreshments. With Nomad's exclusive access to Queenstown Hill, overlooking Queenstown, you'll definitely want to bring your camera to capture the iconic lake and mountain vistas.
An exciting development for fashionable Queenstown residents is the opening of MAHER Shoes right in the heart of town. Visitors from overseas will also appreciate the exclusive but affordable selection of Italian-influenced shoes and boots designed by former Queenstown resident Glen Maher. Stylish men and women from all over the district will be thrilled they no longer have to leave town to satisfy their footwear cravings. This is just the fourth MAHER shop to open in New Zealand so it's exciting that Queenstown was chosen ahead of larger centres in the South Island. Check out the winter range at MAHER Shoes in the O'Connell's Shopping Centre on Camp Street – it's the only under-cover shopping mall in Queenstown.

 

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