Queenstown
Matakauri Lodge
Queenstown runs on adrenaline: the birthplace of bungee jumping also offers skydiving, jet boating, and killer downhill slopes. Matakauri Lodge & Spa is just an eight-minute drive from the action, but feels a world away, set among cabbage trees and Douglas firs. All of the 11 suites have simple, stylish schist-and-wood interiors and views of Lake Wakatipu. At the just-opened spa, finish a day of heart-pounding adventure with a body wrap made from natural ingredients like kiwifruit and manuka honey, or go for a soak in the cedar Japanese-style hot tub. Dinner at the lodge is cooked by head chef Dale Gartland, who uses exquisitely fresh local produce: green-lipped mussels; Southland beef; organic vegetables.
Room to Book:
The deck in Deluxe Suite 6 gives you a front-row seat to the views of Lake Wakatipu and the picturesque backdrop of the snowcapped Southern Alps.Insider Tip:
Spend a day with local helicopter pilot Louisa "Choppy" Patterson of Over the Top Tours, and fly to South Island's highest peak for a secluded picnic and rare photo op.Amenities
Open / Closes- Family Friendly
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Gay Friendly
- Golf
- Handicapped Accessible
- Laundry Service
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Maid Service
- Parking Available
- Room Service
- Spa
- Skiing
- Water Sports
Number of Suites: 3 suites, 8 Cottages
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