check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. a bi-level cottage has a fireplace and a whirlpool tub. an airport shuttle is complimentary, as is breakfast served in the main lodge. nestled among 5 hectares of vineyards and gardens overlooking lake hayes, this upmarket guesthouse in a stone-and-timber lodge with annexes is 22 km from the coronet peak ski area and 9 km from queenstown airport. wine tasting and parking are available. amenities include a hot tub and a heated outdoor lap pool with lake views. rustic-chic suites have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus balconies or terraces with lake and mountain views. dinner can be arranged with prior notice Queenstown Airport 9 min
Skyline Queenstown (19 min) Attraction featuring a gondola to a panoramic restaurant/bar, hiking trails & a luge ride down. Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge (9 min) Historic 10-story bridge built in 1880 known as the birthplace of bungy jumping. Shotover Jet Queenstown (17 min) Adventurous boat ride through the Shotover River Canyons, at 85km/hour, with spins & spraying water. The Remarkables Ski Area (36 min) Skiing & snowboarding mountain with varied trails & terrain parks, plus cafes & an on-mountain bar. Shotover Canyon Swing (17 min) Adrenaline attraction featuring a freefalling swing ride & zip lines over sheer river canyon walls. Queenstown Hill (14 min) Popular, scenic mountain for hiking, plus a 500-metre climb through pine forest to the summit. Lake Hayes (17 min) Lake and wine Kiwi Birdlife Park (19 min) Sanctuary dedicated to reptiles & birds, especially kiwis, with a conservation show & audio tour. Cardrona Alpine Resort (55 min) Casual studios & apartments in a laid-back all-season resort offering snow sports & biking trails. Lakes District Museum & Gallery (9 min) Museum featuring exhibits on local history, with an emphasis on gold mining, plus an art gallery. Queenstown Gardens (15 min) Lush, lakefront peninsula with a waterfront trail & alpine vistas, plus an ice rink & skate ramps. Coronet Peak Ski Area (25 min) Resort featuring skiing & sledding for all ages, plus restaurants, a shop with equipment & more. Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door (5 min) Rustic-chic winery & single estate vineyard since 2005, with locally sourced fine dining & pairings. Ben Lomond (37 min) 9,716-foot mountain providing a popular hike & bike summit path reachable by 4 different trailheads. Crown Range (23 min) A steep, winding highway climbs this mountain featuring a ski resort, hiking trails & scenic views. |