Description :
Matakauri Lodge is unique ... the first luxury lodge to open in the new Millennium in arguably the world's finest destination resort, Queenstown. It is one of New Zealand's most private and serene vacation retreats, nestled among bush on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, just 10 minutes drive from Queenstown.

About the property:
Matakauri Lodge offers absolute comfort as well as stunning panoramic views. The Lodge and its adjoining villas are luxuriously appointed and have been designed to be in harmony with the lakefront environment and surrounding bush exuding intimacy and romance.

Matakauri lodge is set in ten acres of native bush, partially landscaped with rolling lawns, a meandering stream and surrounded by a pine forest which creates an atmosphere of supreme privacy and enjoyment. Guests from around the world visit Matakauri Lodge for its distinctly beautiful and dramatic vistas of Lake Wakatipu.

Savour exquisitely prepared cuisine prepared by the award winning chef featuring a wonderful selection of fresh local fare, accompanied by fine New Zealand wines and mouth watering desserts.

The perfect Antidote to the frenetic pace of everyday life. Matakauri Lodge is the supreme base from which to unwind, fresh clean mountain air and breath-taking beauty define your exclusive Matakauri experience. Guests can enjoy a variety of facilities including the spa pavilion with sauna, outdoor hot tub and exercise room.

If elegance and privacy, impeccable contemporary design poised in balance and harmony with nature unspoiled are your preference, youve come to the right place - combined, it all goes to make Matakauri Lodge the perfect retreat.

The pure waters of Lake Wakatipu are fed by pristine rivers and quiet streams while sheltered bays and coves line the 140 kilometers of shoreline. Amid towering mountain peaks and edged by native New Zealand bush and high country pasture, the lake environs provide a natural haven for an abundance of trout, bird and wildlife. Private walkways from the Lodge lead directly to the lake shore and provide easy access to a scenic walking track.

Property facilities:
- Check-in time - 2pm
- Check-out time - 11am
- Nearest airport - Queenstown
- Transfer time from airport - 30 minutes
- No. Rooms - 7
- Exercise room
- Outdoor spa
- Sauna
- Watersports - motorised and non motorised can be arranged
- Golf course nearby
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Free On site parking
- Baby sitting/Child minding service - can be arranged
- Non smoking rooms
- Serviced daily
- Handicapped/Disabled room

Room facilities:
Room Type: Walter peak suite, Wakatipu suite, Matakauri suite, Villa
- Open fires
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Radio
- VCR
- CD system
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Mini bar
- Refrigerator
- DDI telephone
- Hairdryer
- Balcony/terrace
- Ensuite

Location:
Safely nestled amongst native bush on the edge of pristine Lake Wakatipu, just 5 miles from Queenstown, Matakauri Lodge offers absolute comfort as well as stunning panoramic alpine views.