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In the afternoon, visitors can spend their time walking on the
shores of Lake Wakatipu and the Paradise estuary, while being
accompanied by a photography expert guide, giving one the op-
portunity to be fully embraced in the striking landscapes of this
natural region, and know a little bit about its history as well.
In addition, the Lodge offers Queenstown’s Dart River Jet Safaris
experiences, which combine heritage and adventure. Guest will
be able to discover awe-inspiring sceneries, Maori heritage, kaya-
king down the river, a visit to the superb Mt. Aspiring National
Park, mountain bikes to Skippers Canyon, getting to know the
wilderness through jet boating or a scenic flight tours to Doubt-
ful Sound, located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, where
guests can enjoy the natural beauty of rainforests, rugged peaks
hidden inlets, and countless other activities that will leave guests
grasping for more.
Matakauri offers yet a naturally ambient spa service, which is
located on the edge of a pine forest offering unobstructed views
not only to the mesmerizing Lake Wakatipu but also to the tow-
ering Cecil Peak. One of the main treatments that the spa offers
is the Aromasoul Body Scrub that eradicates dry and tired skin.
A steamy shower is available before a grandiose and specialised
body massage to treat the more concerning areas of your body.
Fundamentally, the spa will revitalise and rejuvenate your mind
and body to no accounts.
MATAKAURI LODGE
CLOSEBURN, NEW ZEALAND
The Matakauri Lodge is situated in an alpine lakeside retreat
nearby Queenstown, in New Zealand and it is celebrated for its
diverse leisure activities and adventurer essence, guaranteeing
exclusive landscapes and memorable vacations. Featuring a con-
temporary New Zealand design, Matakauri was constructed in
2000, but after an extensive process of refurbishment by interior
designer, Virginia Fisher, the retreat reopened its doors in 2010,
looking fresher than even. The Main lodge offers twelve glamor-
ous guest rooms and suites in addition to eight outlying cottages
and four suites, including the Owner’s cottage that provides some
of the best hospitality amenities one could hope for. Each suite
is fully equipped with a series of enticing accommodations and
provide phenomenal views over Lake Wakatipu and the moun-
tains. Furthermore, guests can benefit from generous lounges,
living and dining areas with an indoor or outdoor option. The
Lodge also has an exquisite luxury spa service, an infinity pool, a
well-equipped fitness centre, as well as a sophisticated meeting
and business centre.It is the perfect location for connoisseur and
admirers of wine, as guests can take a drive to the nearby town,
Central Otago, which is known to be a southernmost pinot noir
region in the world. The hotel organizes several full-day tours to
explore the most alluring regions, like Bannockburn, Cromwell
and Gibbston Valley wine regions.