Queenstown, one of the filming locations for a little movie about Middle
Earth, is the perfect jump-off for exploring New Zealand’s South Island.
The beautiful scenery and delicious vineyards make for an equally chic
and sportif trip.
sleep
Queenstowns Matakauri Lodge is situated on Lake Wakatipu and overlooks
The Remarkables mountain range. Book through luxury boutique concierge
service Mr & Mrs
Smith to receive a complimentary Smith Extra, currently a gourmet
picnic hamper for two. www.mrandmrssmith.com
eat
Visit the charming Amisfield
Winery Bistro for dinner. Select "trust the chef" for a
multi-course, simple yet stylish meal. Ours was completed with a
chocolate and praline confection expertly paired with their deliciously
honeyed sticky wine, produced with the "noble rot" method. Head over to
the winery shop after to purchase a few bottles- Pinot Gris and Pinot
Noir are also good buys from this Central Otago winery. www.amisfield.co.nz
see
For a little cinematic escape, visit The
Dorothy Browns Theatre in neighboring Arrowtown (you may even catch
a screening of The Hobbit!). This stylish cinema offers a selection of
both blockbusters and art-house films. Order a glass of local wine and a
cheese plate to enjoy while you watch your movie. www.dorothybrowns.com
brunch
The Postmasters
Residence in Arrowtown is a quaint restaurant in a heritage garden
cottage. We ordered the caramelized banana and brioche French toast.
With bacon. And mimosas. After all, vacation is the time to indulge!
Fiending for less sugar and more caffeine? Bobs Weigh in town brews a
good cup. www.postmasters.co.nz
go
From Queenstown you can charter a helicopter air tour to visit
world-renowned Milford Sound. But, we recommend saving your Kiwi dollars
and rent a car- when a road has "UNESCO World Heritage" designation you
know it’ll be worth the drive. Once at Milford Sound, join a 2-3 hour
boat tour. Budget two days for the journey, with a night in Te Anau, so
you can stop at the many scenic points and wineries along the way.
Laura Cropper
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