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Swanndri & Pip Cameron

The Swanndri Summer range is all about getting back to basics. It’s about enjoying the simple pleasures of all the outdoors has to offer in sunnier seasons. We fell in love with Otematata when we shot our summer campaign there. With its lakes, bike trails, water sports and some epic local characters, not to mention a cheese roll or two….

With this in mind, we headed out to Otematata Station in the South Island’s Waitaki Valley, where Phillippa (Pip) Cameron is the Station Cook and creator of ‘What’s For Smoko’ – a place where Pip gives an insight into life on a 40,000 hectare sheep and beef farm, as well as sharing recipes, ideas and inspiration for hearty, delicious on-farm food.

Swanndri Picnic Pie

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Arthur's Pass

In the South Island, between Waimakariri and the West Coast, there’s a rather famous road that crosses the Southern Alps. You might have heard of it. It’s called Arthur’s Pass.

Used by Māori for centuries to bring pounamu across the mountains, this crossing was made into a ‘road’ in 1866 as the gold rush reached full swing. Nowadays the gold is all gone (or so they say), but that hasn’t stopped people flocking here for a look. It’s a go to for travellers looking for exploration and relaxation amidst the magnificent sights of the Southern Alps.

Skimming rock on the Waimak

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Good Yarns And Great Socks

Here at Swanndri, we’re incredibly proud and privileged to be able to work with partners and suppliers who share the same values and perspectives, and are committed to the same kind of quality.

Like we the team at The New Zealand Sock Company.

The New Zealand Sock Company, based in Ashburton, is a family owned business that’s been making the best darn socks in the world since 1901. They’re the go-to sock manufacturer for some of the world’s leading clothing brands, and we’re proud to count them as partners of Swanndri.

Good Yarns and Great Socks

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