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it’s snow time!
Centrally located between Coronet Peak and The Remarkables (and en route to Cardrona if you’re heading that way) FiveMile has everything locals and visitors need for that exceptional mountain experience, on and off the white stuff.
Fuel up for
early starts
Early morning warm-up sessions at Reform Pilates or Flex Fitness get the day off to an invigorating start. Reform Queenstown is turning two this month and it’s the season for strength and conditioning, so check out their socials for special deals to celebrate (10 classes for $180!!).
Coffee &
breakfast anyone?
For great coffee and filling breakfasts, pop into Billy’s Espresso, Joe’s Garage or Moinho Café. Check out school holiday or winter season specials, but we know that Billy’s uses its own locally-roasted coffee blend and fresh milk from a local farm to make outstanding brews, and toasted sandwiches are *chef’s kiss*. Joe’s Garage is renowned around NZ for its Gorgeous George or The Local full brekkies, and Moinho Café & Eatery serves up outstanding classic Kiwi breakfasts with the addition of Asian and Brazilian flavours.
rent or
buy gear
Stop off on the way up to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona and pick up the latest season ski and snowboard gear from Alta or Boardertown. Alta has knowledgeable staff who can set you up with three levels of skis, two levels of snowboards, clothing and helmets to rent. Boardertown’s renowned for its premium snowboard and skateboard gear, offering a ‘try before you buy’ option for some of the best brands around.
winter essentials
Keep warm and toasty with essentials like gloves, beanies, winter layers and jackets from Mons Royale, Bivouac Outdoor, Kathmandu, Rebel Sport, Stirling Sports, The Warehouse or North Beach. There’s a range of styles and price points for locals and visitors. Parking couldn’t be easier right outside their stores!
wind down…
There’s no better way to round off your day than with a float or ice bath at Five Mile’s newest health retreat, O-Studio. If muscles have been given a workout and the knees are creaking, the team at Moss Spa has a wide range of expertly-crafted treatments so you walk out on cloud nine.
fantastic food
No-one wants to cook after a big day up the mountain, and school holidays mean treat time. Five Mile has excellent dine in or takeout options at local restaurants Tanoshi, Podium at Sudima, Joes Garage, The Crown Pub and Beer Garden, Boliwood, Domino’s Pizza, Hikari Sushi or Tank.
qt magazine
winter issue out now!
Check out the winter issue of QT magazine for the latest FiveMile news - in your mailboxes and on the street now.
Born in Fiji, Vikrant is very much a Queenstown local, having lived here since he was six. And after having “always been in hospo”, he’s now a year into his role as Food and Beverage Manager at Sudima Queenstown Five Mile. “I originally wanted to work in IT but I’d always enjoyed watching my Mum cook at home, so I got my first hospitality job at 16 and decided that was the way to go.”
Joining Sudima in 2022 as Head Chef, he loves how the company is built around their values. “They’ve helped me grow so much and now having learned about the operational side of the hotel they’ve expanded my world past the restaurant doors”.
“I now know where we source our local beer, am helping to cut down our carbon footprint and work on ensuring our supplies are as local as can be.”
vikrant naicker Sudima
our people. our community.
Favourite dish?
“My Mum’s tomato and eggplant chutney with a nice lamb curry. You can’t go wrong.”
Love FiveMile?
It’s so cool, everyone knows each other so well. Tenants and business owners are like extended family, and I love building new relationships. Queenstown Barbers give the best haircut.”
Family life?
“Misaki and I have been together nearly four years and we adore our nine-month-old baby Mirei, who’s half Japanese, half Fijian. I can’t wait for her to be older so I can take her fishing!”