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Harbour Views Plus Extras
Price includes free minibar & breakfast - fruit, yoghurt, cereal, tea, coffee. New stylish apartment with excellent views & a private entrance for easy access & privacy. Views of the harbour, mountains, ocean, estray, farmland. Built 2019 this Modern Apartment has its own Bathroom, Lounge/Dining/Kitchenette - fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, no cooking. Amazing 4 relaxing, bird, weather, stars & Southern Lights. Ferry Terminal is a 5min drive. Warm, peaceful child & pet free environment.

Reef Murmur - Stargazing Sunrise Hideaway
Perched on a hillside just steps from the ocean at New Zealand’s southernmost tip (46°S), Reef Murmur offers uninterrupted sea views across the horizon. This is a simple, older-style coastal home, focused on nature rather than modern luxury, with a compact kitchen best suited for light cooking. Fall asleep to waves on the reefs, greet the world’s first sunrise, and enjoy star-filled skies. Surrounded by trees and set well apart from neighbors, the retreat is quiet, private, and deeply peaceful.

Pure Lakefront, Corner Peak Cottage
Uninterrupted lake views await your next very special getaway. This retreat is a perfect blend of luxe and retro in an architecturally designed 1960's Cottage nestled in outstanding natural beauty. There is nothing between you and the spectacular lake view apart from some deep breaths, a wine and some down time. This is the best view in Lake Hawea! The Cottage sits at the front of the property with a fenced off and completely separate Corner Peak Studio at the back of the property.

Lakefront Luxury - Amazing Views
Looking for an oasis in Queenstown with million dollar views? Look no further! 'The Willows' offers stunning lake views, cosy interior, two king bedrooms and a key location. Just 2 minutes from the airport, 10 mins drive to central Queenstown and a short stroll to the Hilton Hotel & water taxi into the CBD. Relax and enjoy all Queensotwn has to offer.. you will enjoy every second here! Any questions, get in touch! ** Not suitable for infants or small children due to staircase **

Black's Hut - Lakefront Cottage
Black's Hut sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau with expansive uninterrupted views of Fiordland. Built in 2022 with quality fixtures and furnishings, entertainment system and hot tub. Excellent unlimited wifi. Black's Hut has been specifically set up to accommodate adults with two separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Extremely private with extensive plantings. Bike track and reserve between the cottage and lake. Just a 15 minute walk along the lakefront to shops and cafes.

Lake Hayes Escape - Queenstown - Arrowtown
Located right on the lake front of Lake Hayes this stylish alpine apartment is absolutely perfect for your stay. Incredibly warm with all day sun even in winter. Central location close to everything. Spectacular sunset views over the lake. Top cafes and restaurants nearby. Five min drive into Arrowtown and base of Coronet Peak in 10 min. Close to all ski fields. Avoid the traffic. Peaceful and quiet location. Friendly and helpful hosts who live upstairs. Simply perfect!!

Lakeside Retreat Cromwell Near Queenstown Wānaka
Welcome to Lakeside Retreat! Your luxurious Central Otago experience starts here staying at our stunning cottage with simply breath-taking panoramic views over Lake Dunstan and an epic backdrop of Mt Pisa. We are conveniently located in a boutique vineyard on the shores of lake Dunstan, Cromwell. Your very own wood fired hot tub available during your stay. 10 minutes drive from central Cromwell. 30 minutes drive from Wanaka and 55 minutes drive from Queenstown.

Waiau Crib - A Cottage by the River
Now with fibre WIFI! Waiau Crib Sits on the banks of the Waiau river over-looking Pearl Harbour in Manapouri. Private, peaceful and quiet with stunning views. Waiau Crib is a charming two-bedroom retro-style cottage, perfect for two to four people, very clean and comfortable with excellent phone reception and data coverage. Fully equipped kitchen and a selection of teas and coffee are provided. Modern comfortable beds with quality linen.

The Spruce Hus, Studio by the Lake.
Welcome to your cabin by the lake. Created by a Queenstown architect it’s warm and cosy with underfloor heating for the Winter, north facing and sunny in the courtyard for dining in Summer. It's clad with Canadian Cedar on the outside and lined with Scandinavian Spruce inside giving a lovely natural ambiance. Located in a quiet and peaceful part of sunny Kelvin Heights it's beside the lake and the Queenstown Trail.

Kikorangi | Lake View, BBQ, A/C & Free Parking
Kikorangi Lake Villa – Lakeside Luxury with Panoramic Views Wake to breathtaking 180° views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables from your private balcony. Set right on the lake’s edge and just a 5-minute drive or scenic 30-minute walk along the Queenstown Trail to town, this modern villa is a tranquil summer base for couples or friends to enjoy wine tours, lake adventures, biking trails, golf and vibrant dining.

Villa on the Lake
Spectacular lake and mountain views, right on Te Anau's Lakefront. 8-minute walk to the town our villa provides a convenient, clean and calm haven to explore our beautiful Fiordland area. Private home for you to enjoy with plenty of off-street parking. Note that downstairs is not occupied and only for storage and cleaning supplies. Modern heat pump, tasteful decor, it feels like a home away from home.

Lakefront Luxury
Bask in the sun or stay cosy by the fire, as you watch the everchanging landscape of Lake Manapouri and the spectacular Cathedral Mountains of Fiordland from the comfort of the living room. Or get out and explore it for your yourself with the lake front a stones throw from the doorstep. Walking distance to local Café and restaurant, as well as the Doubtful Sound Ferry Terminal
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