Remarkable Escape  

In Fern Hill, just minutes from central Queenstown, this 4-bedroom luxury holiday house perches with sweeping lake and mountain views. Skyline Gondola and Luge are about 7 minutes' drive; Queenstown Airport is roughly 20 minutes and Glenorchy about 40 minutes away.

Sophisticated but comfortable—open-plan living with surround sound, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The property features a spa pool/hot tub with breathtaking lake-and-mountain vistas, a sheltered patio with BBQ and outdoor fireplace, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Rooms include showers and TVs and are set up for families or groups.

Soak in the spa pool and hot tub, fire up the BBQ, or lounge by the outdoor fireplace. Onsite perks include a restaurant, massage room, mini-golf area, children's playroom, parking, laundry and car-rental services, plus easy access to nearby skiing areas. Wake up to crisp alpine mornings and lake-swept views.

Free Wi-Fi is provided across the property and parking is available for guests.

Choose the on-site restaurant or cook in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Alfresco meals are a breeze on the sheltered patio with BBQ, outdoor seating and an outdoor fireplace.