The Loose Box, Exclusive Accommodation at Lake Hayes, Queenstown pulled the shutters closed for the final time in February.

The reason for our evolution is that we are converting the guest wing to an office for our expanding interior design business, helmed by Bizz Macfarlane and Catherine Brown.

It's been a fabulous run - we've had a wonderful five years and met some fascinating people. Hats off to our peers and the support of people within the industry who have been extremely generous with time, knowledge and developing rewarding business and personal networks.

For the finest in Queenstown accommodation, we suggest you try Punatapu or Shotover Lodge, if you are looking for something special in the surrounding countryside, or either Eichardt's Private Hotel or The Dairy, in town. Over The Top, for amazing customised helicopter trips to Milford Sound, or anywhere. You can't beat the world-class cuisine and dining experience put on by Pete and Mel at Saffron in Arrowtown. The House Bar at Eichardt's has the best lunch in town. On a quirky note, no-one of any age has ever come back from Kawarau Jet's Underwater World wild fish observatory without a huge grin on their face!