Tuesday, 22 December, 2020 - 11:55
Boaties planning to go out on Lake Dunstan this summer are advised to avoid using the boat ramp at Butcher’s Drive as the water is too shallow.
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is responsible for the management of the lakebed on behalf of the Crown.
LINZ Land and Property Manager Lauren Smith says the water near the boat ramp is extremely low which makes it unsuitable to launch larger boats with prop engines. As the water around the boat ramp is very shallow it is only suitable to launch jet skis and jet boats. There are signs in place warning lake users about the shallow water level and sand bars.
Fab fizz: The best sparkling wine to drink this Christmas
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By: Michael Cooper
After a year in which they took on added meaning, it s time to pop some bubbles. What is it about a glass of chilled bubbly that can swiftly lighten your mood? That magical ritual of pop, fizz and clink is for many of us an integral part of the good times.
Winston Churchill declared in 1918: Remember, gentlemen, it s not just France we are fighting for, it s Champagne. Since then, sparkling wine has retained its status as the ultimate drink of celebration. Here, Marlborough has emerged as the premier region for bubbly, but outstanding examples are also flowing from elsewhere, notably Central Otago.
Christmas Eve With all due respect to classic stories and everything, there is definitely lots of stirring happening in my house the night before Christmas. There are presents to wrap, trifles to assemble, family and friends to catch up with – all activities that go well with a celebratory glass or two. But it’s crucial to avoid waking up on Christmas morning with a hangover. You’ve got a big day ahead of you. That’s why natural wine, with its lack of sulphates and other additives, and generally lower alcohol levels, is an excellent choice for Christmas Eve. At Churton, in Marlborough, the second-generation are behind the Natural State range ($27 per bottle). These are young, fresh, bright wines made to be quaffed.
Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell
Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 12:33PM
Awakening to the first glint of sunrise over Lake Dunstan and the sound of gently lapping water around my boatshed-style villa, is my idea of idyllic summer holiday bliss. Strung around the shoreline of Lake Dunstan at Pisa Moorings, Heritage Collection Lake Resort Cromwell is a head-turning boutique property, perfectly proportioned with a purpose-built marina. Hugging the lake’s edge, the elegant over-water villas are architecturally designed with a striking boatshed theme that breath easily with the lustrous setting. Light and shadow playfully bathe the spectacular, bronzed landscape where chiselled hillsides frame Lake Dunstan’s revitalising, blue splendour. The resort features its own waterway access to the lake, with moorings available by the accommodation, if you’re floating in! If you’re sizing up a blissed-out romantic escape, a one bedroom spa