The view from the Roundhill Ski Area, with Lake Tekapo in the background. Photo: Suzie Keen

Travel

Reaching for the stars, Kiwi-style

From unique stargazing opportunities under an internationally recognised dark sky, to snowy peaks and ridiculously blue-hued water, this little lakeside town warrants more than a mere photo stop on your New Zealand driving holiday.

Eat | Drink | Explore

The Motorcycle Society: Coffee and custom-built bikes in the CBD

Rising from the ashes of Greasers Workshop, The Motorcycle Society brings a café and a service, repair and custom-build motorcycle workshop hybrid concept to Pulteney Street.

Film

The best thing about horror film The School is its poster

With a scenario centred on a doctor trapped in an inescapable hell, new Australian horror The School should be an engaging film. Unfortunately, writes media studies lecturer and reviewer Ari Mattes, it isn’t.

Wine

Top sparkling wines for every budget

‘Tis the season for fizz, so The Forager asked three Adelaide wine experts to recommend some favourites – from delicious Australian bubbly that won’t break the bank to vibrant French Champagne.

Opinion

Drinking the bitter nails

Keith Richards has been accused of drinking nails and pissing rust. Closer to home, Philip White has been chasing the best bittersweet tincture from China to help nail the tumour that’s taken up residence.