Olivia Caldwell

At the head of Lake Wakatipu you'll find a small town filled every holiday season with campers, couples and families. Olivia Caldwell discovers why Kinloch is no longer a secret.

The Christmas and New Year rush has finally caught up with Queenstown retailers and restaurant owners, as visitors from around the country flock to the resort.

Kingston residents and visitors won't get the chance to celebrate a fifth year of the annual Kingstock concert because of a lack of funding from the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Arrowtown's footpaths are being improved in time for the foot traffic of holiday season visitors.

The Kingston Community Association is working hard to keep residents and visitors active this holiday season.

The Lake Hayes Christmas triathlon was held on Tuesday at the showgrounds, with impressive performances by winners Robert Huisman, of Invercargill, and Nicky Samuels, of Wanaka.

A star-studded line-up of guests was in Queenstown yesterday to see All Black Ali Williams marry his partner, Casey Green.

The Department of Conservation is satisfied any effects Milford Sound's new $6 million harbour have on the environment will be minimal.

Milford Sound's main harbour will undergo a $6 million upgrade, involving the rebuilding of the 22-year-old breakwater, starting in January.

The busy holiday period Queenstown accommodation providers had been relying on has not eventuated, with December proving to be "softer" than previous years and January not looking any busier.