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With Easter fast approaching, you may be considereing plans for the long weekend, and where better to celebrate this annual holiday than beautiful Queenstown?

We are all a buzz right now as we embrace the extraordinary and breath-taking achievements of contemporary NZ art at the Royal Queenstown Easter Show.

This annual event is in its 4th year running and boasts works from kiwi art favourites Dick Frizzel, Neil Dawson, and Linda Holloway. For a full scale line-up make sure you check out the ... read more

Posted on Fri, 22 March 2013, by Earnslaw Lodge

As we sit here basking in the glorious autumn days here in Queenstown, it's hard to believe that Winter Festival is a mere 100 days away from opening!

This year sees a new team in place bringing all the favorites as well as some new events to the programme. Check out the website to see the provisional line-up, including the opening night fireworks, Birdman leap into the Lake, Thriller in the Chiller and the Dog Derby to name a few.

So while you're sitting there in your shorts, take the time ... read more

Posted on Fri, 15 March 2013, by Earnslaw Lodge

Summer has left us too early, but never fear because autumn in Otago is a beautiful time of year - mild temperatures, fantastic local, fresh food and stunning autumn colours abound.

Autumn means it's time for the annual Arrowtown Autumn festival - a time to celebrate amongst the stunning red and gold hills. The 2013 festival runs from Friday 12th until Sunday 21st April and hosts many events - the street parade and vintage car rally are highlights, whilst there is also an arts and crafts fair, ... read more

Posted on Fri, 8 March 2013, by Earnslaw Lodge