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Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown
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Matakauri Lodge

Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown, New Zealand

Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, this luxury lodge offers fine dining, superb service and beautiful accommodation in a wonderful setting. Matakauri Lodge provides accommodation in eleven luxurious guest suites, with eight outlying cottages and three suites located in the main lodge. Every suite has its own private porch, bedroom with seating area and open fireplaces, walk in wardrobe and bathroom, as well as modern features such as high speed wireless internet and flat screen LCD TV's. The Deluxe Suites are the largest rooms and have commanding views of Lake Wakatipu and the glorious snow capped mountains.

Dining is a feature at Matakauri Lodge and there are a number of superb, private dining options, while further facilities include a full service luxury spa, outdoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Our rating: Deluxe

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      Board the Dart River jet-boat on a white-knuckle ride for an hour and a half up the narrow, meandering waterway, into real wilderness country.

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      Hot Air Balloon Flight

      Queenstown

      Depart early this morning on your hot air balloon flight over the magnificent scenery surrounding Queenstown. Lift off usually takes place in the valleys between Queenstown and Arrowtown with magnificent views of the unique terrain.

    • Hobbiton

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      Queenstown

      Dart Stables provide a superb riding experience through some of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery. You will journey through locations used in such films as 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Willow' whilst taking in the spectacular surroundings.

    • Lake McKerrow, Hollyford Track

      Routeburn Track — 3 Days

      Queenstown

      Climb a well-graded track to Key Summit, where you can sit among the alpine plants and partake in 'The Annual General Meeting of the Mountains'. You then descend to Lake Howden before gradually climbing through lush silver beech forest to the base of Earland Falls: quite a sight in wet weather!

    • Shotover River, Queenstown

      Shotover River Jet Boat

      Queenstown

      The Shotover Jet is an adrenaline fuelled jet boat trip through the Shotover Canyon, which towers over you on either side. Skim around crags and boulders and then enjoy the sensation as the boat spins around 360 degrees in its own length.

    • TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown

      TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm

      Queenstown

      Affectionately know as the 'Lady of the Lake', the TSS Earnslaw has been steaming the length of Lake Wakatipu since 1912. You can watch sheepdogs in action, see the shearing or even try your hand at wool spinning. After morning or afternoon tea you then steam back to Queenstown.