Rosewood Matakauri

Queenstown, New Zealand

Hemmed by the breathtaking beauty of the South Island’s Alps on Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri is an adventure-lovers playground. On the cusp of Queenstown – itself an old New Zealand gold-rush town – its access to nature grants it year-round appeal with heli hiking, golfing, skiing, fishing, bungy jumping and steamship cruises all on offer. While the lodge-like property may be boutique – there are just 13 abodes ranging from suites to multi-room villas – it’s a big hitter in the style stakes. Sumptuously sedate and sanctuary-like, light-filled rooms complete with fireplaces and a calm colour palette of taupe and terracotta channel a home-from-home design language, courtesy of Virginia Fisher. An outdoor infinity pool with stonking views is a draw on warm days, while a neat spa sits on the edge of the pine forest. Chef Jonathan Rogers heads up the culinary offering, serving up a modern iteration of NZ cuisine with due reverence paid to produce grown, harvested and foraged from the wider Central Otago region. Expect hyper-seasonal plates backed by excellent local wines for a true taste of terroir.

Key Information

• Rooms: 13
• Starting Rate: $961
• Dining: The Dining Room
• At the Hotel: Heli hiking, steamship cruises, wine tours, ski access, bungy jumping, walking trails, art experiences, all-inclusive dining, family friendly, pool, Jacuzzi, private jetty, spa, fitness room
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Location

Farrycroft Row, 569 Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Fernhill, Queenstown, 9371