ROSEWOOD MATAKAURI, Queenstown

Rosewood Matakauri, 15 km from Queenstown, offers 16 bedrooms in Deluxe Suites, Suites, a Lodge Room, and the Four Bedroom Owner's Cottage. Rooms feature twin or king beds for up to 32 guests. Every room has views across Lake Wakatipu to The Remarkables, and Cecil and Walter Peaks. Suites include air conditioning, mini-bar, TV with cable channels, and a balcony. Certain suites feature a fireplace. Bathrooms provide free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Deluxe Suites include a bedroom on a mezzanine floor and oversized baths. The Lodge Room, on the upper level, has an LCD TV with satellite TV, a DVD player, a CD player with iPod dock, and a balcony facing The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. The Owner's Cottage is available as a four-bedroom house between December 15 and January 5.

Matakauri Lodge features menus with local seasonal produce. Rogers sources ingredients from the Central Otago Region. Dining options include the Lodge Library, Main Dining Room, Lower Lounge, Upper Lounge, Owner's Cottage, Remarkables Terrace Marquee, and Front Lawn Marquee. Guests can request private in-house dining, utilizing the outdoor courtyard with barbecue and kitchen facilities. A chef can fully equip the villa's kitchen. The lodge offers gourmet food and wine selections, from degustation menus to light options.

Rosewood Matakauri provides access to activities. Guests can relax in the sauna, hot tub, or heated swimming pool. The skilled Spa team crafts treatments, including the Ultimate Face and Scalp Ritual with manuka honey or thermal mud body wraps. Customized scrubs made from organic products and natural oils are also available. Nearby, there are four ski areas, including The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Guests can cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw steamship. A par 3 golf experience includes four tee boxes. Heli-hiking adventures are available to Fiordland's ancient forests, Cecil Peak, and Earnslaw Burn's waterfalls.

Rosewood Matakauri is an alpine, lakeside retreat on Lake Wakatipu, 15 km from Queenstown at Farrycroft Row, 569 Glenorchy Road. Nearby landmarks include St Peter's Anglican Church (7 km), Bob's Peak (3 km), Lake Wakatipu (5 km), and Artbay Gallery (6 km). Queenstown offers land and water adventures, spas, restaurants, shopping, and World Heritage scenery. Lake Wakatipu provides opportunities for cruises.

Matakauri Lodge provides a main lounge, study, kitchen, and dining room. Guests can enjoy open fireplaces in the lounge and dining areas, along with an infinity edge hot tub on the main balcony. Staff can arrange a private tour of Queenstown with unique art and refined wine. The lodge can host events for four to 22 guests, with a maximum of 32 guests. A strategic session can be followed by fishing, jet boating, or wine appreciation.