New Zealand’s most luxury city breaks

We were so glad to come to Queenstown yesterday and to check in to such a nice place. The staff here is amazing, nothing is a bother, it is a beautifully presented hotel and the setting is literally perfect you can walk everywhere in town. You are right on the lake also. All great and wouldn’t complain about a single thing as I love boutique hotels and this one is a gem.

Clem, UK

Oysters & Champagne

Why not celebrate a successful day of shopping with a glass of bubbly and fresh oysters? When you’re looking for a little extra indulgence or a treat for a special occasion, they’re always a top choice.

Enjoy front-row seats overlooking Lake Wakatipu, with our favourite combination. Pop a bottle of Bollinger, and sample fresh seasonal oysters whilst enjoying the New Zealand sunshine.

Promoting local and regional delights, artisans sell gifts, coffee, food, plants and a great selection of local produce. Open every Saturday 9am – 2pm until 20th April 2024, come and relax, and enjoy outstanding mountain views over coffee and brunch. Stroll through the market and buy that unique gift you’ve been looking for or take time to the range of enjoy live music that plays every week.


Visit Remarkables Market

We thought we’d set the bar pretty high when we decided to profile “some of New Zealand’s greatest luxury lodges and what makes them so special”. Perhaps we didn’t realise how many high-end lodgings you can find in and around Aotearoa. So we decided to focus on the best of the best.


Some centres have more than their share of these; some establishments fit into more than one category. In case the Cumberbatches or Cambridges googled and booked the place you fancy, we’ve listed “Check Out” options following each category.


Hard to pick one but the quintessential Queenstown inn has to be Eichardt’s Private Hotel, given that it’s the only one that’s been around since the 1862 gold rush. Much of its rich and, er, vibrant history has been preserved but make no mistake, this is a 2021-class property. Aim for a lakefront apartment.


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