South Island · New Zealand · Dec–Feb
Queenstown
“adrenaline and alpine luxury in the deep south”
sharp, unpretentious, with a reverence for the raw landscape and the thrill of the frontier
tonight & this week
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stay
Matakauri Lodge
fernhill
intimate lakeside retreat with understated opulence
estate
Blanket Bay
glenorchy road
grand alpine lodge with roaring fires and epic views
lodge
Eichardt's Private Hotel
queenstown bay
heritage elegance on the lakefront
boutique
Azur Lodge
fernhill
secluded modern villas with personal butler service
villa
The Rees Hotel
queenstown bay
contemporary luxury with lake-facing apartments
boutique
eat
Amisfield
temple
trust-the-chef tasting menu with lake views
book 30d ahead
Rata
temple
refined modern kiwi cuisine by josh emmett
book 30d ahead
The Bunker
temple
intimate fine dining in a stone cellar
book 14d ahead
Botswana Butchery
neighborhood
wood-fired meats and lakefront buzz
book 7d ahead
Madam Woo
neighborhood
hawker-style malaysian with a local twist
book 3d ahead
drink
Eichardt's Bar
bar
fireside elegance with classic cocktails
The Sundeck
sunset
panoramic alpine views from the skyline gondola
The Lodge Bar
bar
cozy lodge atmosphere with a curated wine list
The Winery
cafe
wine flights and casual grazing by the lake
The Bunker
bar
speakeasy feel with rare whiskies
late
The World Bar
backpacker dance floor with live djs
The Ballarat Trading Co.
live music and craft beer in a heritage pub
The Dux
intimate gigs and local brews
The Bardeaux
wine bar with tapas and late-night chatter
do
Milford Sound Cruise
full day
realnz
Shotover Jet
1 hour
shotover jet
Ben Lomond Track
6 hours
self-guided
Glenorchy
half day
self-drive
Kawarau Bridge Bungy
1 hour
aj hackett bungy