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Keep Dream of Incredible Queenstown Keep Dreaming of Incredible Queenstown We’ve teamed up with Destination Queenstown to bring you something truly extraordinary this edition. Welcome to a deep-diving exploration of our international hub of tourism: Queenstown. The perfect home of adventure for any thrill-seeker or lover of adrenaline, Queenstown brings the finest of New Zealand’s accommodation, culinary and experience delights to the forefront in one beautiful and untouched corner of our nation. Gaze up into the swirling celestial mass as you spy the different stars and planets, sink into a hot tub and soak up the ambience, or treat yourself to a tour of the many boutique vineyards in this, the beating heart of Central Otago. Dine, delight and excite your senses as you explore this world-class destination. Plus, we’ve thrown in a few extra treats of our favourite must-do’s and hidden secrets, to ensure your experience is luxurious and perfect! Until next time, - The team at Travel Associates EXPERIENCE YOUR DESTINATION: Queenstown offers experiences in true abundance and you’ll find that whether Queenstown you’re seeking thrilling adventures or relaxing discoveries, this is the place to be. Kick-back by night with a mug of hot chocolate RETREAT and cast your eyes skyward to the diamond Recline in supreme luxury and modern speckled dome above. You can go with comforts, in this untamed and pristine professional guides to a retreat that is hidden corner of Aotearoa. You’ll find from overbearing light, so you can use accommodation is done right here. professional equipment and gaze deep into the galaxy – a truly dreamy experience. International acclaim is no stranger here, with lodges, luxury retreats and exceptional hotels that fit the bill. You’ll find it simply easy to fall in love with accommodation in Queenstown, and the comforts and amenities are designed to help your stay be even more perfect that any you’d find abroad. INDULGE No destination is complete without some delicious food. As such a massive tourist hub, Queenstown has an exotic plethora of deliciously delectable cuisine options! Our top recommendation is that you either ask the locals, or chat with us about the Cuisine Hat Awards. The Hat Awards are comparable to a Michelin Star within New Zealand and you can take solace in the fact that restaurants bearing these hats are mouthwateringly delicious and will give you true dining ecstasy! WHERE TO STAY Hidden Lodge Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Your ideal retreat from the world, you’ll fall in love Enjoy the uninterrupted views of Lake Wakatipu and Perfection starts right here at the Gibbston Valley with this small boutique accommodation. Secluded the rugged mountains that fall in the background of Lodge & Spa. Experience a Welcome Drink, Daily on a hillside on the very outskirts of town with 4 luxury beautiful Queenstown. Located just a 10-minute stroll Wine Tasting Hour, Evening Turn-Down Service, suites, you’ll find this to be a perfect base for from the centre of town, you’ll find these spacious Complimentary Bike Hire, Valley Parking and a Winery embracing all that Queenstown has to offer. Hidden and luxurious apartments are like home away from Shuttle into town to name just a few of the away from prying eyes and overlooking Lake home, where you can take advantage of the beautiful exceptional benefits of your stay here. In a refined, Wakatipu, the unobstructed views straight to the amenities to create an experience of your very own. comfortable and modern retreat, you’ll love spending mountain ranges will mesmerise all - as you soak in Being in such close proximity to town, you can take a time amidst the vines, and enjoying the simple sunsets, sunrises, movements of the water and the small stroll and find any number of exceptional pleasures of natural quiet away from the public eye. amazing night sky. Find comfort, decadence and restaurants, vineyards or experiences that make this a Relax and revive with a rejuvenating spa package, luxury in your retreat room with under-stated perfect home base for experiencing the true nature of sample world-class food and wine, or even branch out perfection or soak up the wonder of experiencing the Queenstown. Plus, when you return by night, you’ll fall and have an intimate and private picnic prepared wide-reaching perfection of the amenities on offer. asleep in the softest of decadence and delight in specially for you by the Executive Chef. This an soaking up the warm luxury in the well adorned experience quite unlike any other, and quite worth its bathroom! weight! Discover this retreat for yourself for 3 nights Discover this retreat for yourself for 3 nights Discover this retreat for yourself for 3 nights Make some memories with the whole family Blanket Bay, Luxury Lodge Widely acknowledged as New Zealand's leading luxury lodge, Blanket Bay has received many international accolades. Discovery Channel featured the lodge in their 7 Wonder Resorts of the World and Five Star Insider documentaries. The Rob Report has consistently listed Blanket Bay in the top 100 hotels of the world. The Lodge is situated at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu forty minutes drive from Queenstown. Accommodation comprises three suites and five intimate rooms. Two chalets offer an additional four suites. All rooms have lake and mountain views. Facilities include an intimate den, game room, spa, gym, jacuzzi, steam rooms, therapy suite and heated outdoor lap pool. An a la carte dinner served at your own table. Pacific Rim cuisine is complimented by an impressive choice of wines. Activities include guided fly-fishing, heli-flight- seeing to Milford Sound, jet boating or hiking in the Mt. Aspiring National Park, horse riding on the adjoining Wyuna High Country Station and heliskiing in the winter. Their five intimate lakeside Lodge Rooms feature their own balcony or terrace; king-size bed; armoire; and ensuite bathroom with granite-topped double vanities, separate shower and bath. The three magnificent 700 sq. ft. Lodge Suites offer bedroom and sitting areas which have their own stone fireplace, spacious bathroom with steam shower and separate tub. Outside, each suite has a 400 sq. ft. private terrace, with heart-stopping views of the lake and mountains. Their Chalet Suites reflect New Zealand colonial architecture and complement the Main Lodge through the use of schist stone and timber beams. Each Chalet comprises two 700 sq. ft. suites with open stone fireplaces and a central living room. The Chalet Suites may be combined with the living room to create The Richardson Staterooms. All of their rooms are equipped with complimentary high speed internet connection, TVs and DVDs. Their nightly room rates are for two people with carte blanche use of sports equipment and facilities, as well as breakfast, pre- dinner cocktails and dinner. The self-service bar in the games room is open at any time at no extra charge. This retreat is filling up fast - speak to your local Travel Adviser today! WHAT TO DO Sensational Stargazing Over the Top Golf Boutique Wine Tour Take the slopes and head up the Skyline Gondola to Possibly the world's most picturesque golf hole Undertake a tour of adventure as you hunt for the experience a fascinating, celestial stargazing tour. situated over 4000ft above Queenstown and best boutique vineyards throughout Central Otago. Enjoy constellation and sky exploration from the reachable only by private helicopter transfer, this par From Queenstown to Cromwell, to Alexandra and experience stargazing guide, while using industrial, 3 golf experience is truly exceptional. The altitude more, you will see and taste more of Central Otago quality telescopes to look deep into the galaxy. The golfer can enjoy four tee boxes to attempt their on this boutique wine tour! Taste over 30 delicious clear, unpolluted skies of Queenstown offer the (definitely worth boasting about) hole-in-one. To turn wines from the best producers throughout the region, perfect setting. Perched high above Queenstown and this into an even more exceptional experience, pre and best of all, experience this in a round trip from surrounded by the relaxing snow-capped mountains, purchase food and beverage options to take up there your accommodation. Your guide will pick you up in you’ll gain access to the hidden world of our universe with you and have a celebratory drink and picnic lunch the late morning and drop you back in the late that is not seen by the naked eye, and that is as you soak in the 180 degree views of Queenstown afternoon. Sample, purchase and indulge in the best impossible to see in most other locations around the and the magnificent Wakatipu Basin. To make a full flavours that these exceptional vintners have to offer! world. Enjoy the lack of trespassing light to day of it, enjoy the traditional 18-hole game at any experience an unbelievably clear view of the night local course and then have the helicopter collect and sky, or recline with a warm mug of hot chocolate to transfer you up into the hills, for the grand finale just soak in this cosmic wonder. you’ve been waiting for! Reach out to your local Travel Adviser about this Reach out to your local Travel Adviser about this Discover more about this experience We recommend you visit this location Kiwi Birdlife Wild Park Five incredible acres of sprawling wildlife sanctuary house over 20 native species as part of this managed conservation programme in Queenstown. Passionate about conservation, the land evolved from a dumping ground in 1984 to a wildlife sanctuary thanks to the efforts of passionate conservationist Dick Wilson and his wife Noeleen.
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