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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.

Luxury 1BR Apartment right by the Lake.
Luxury apartment on the lakeshore with stunning 180° views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, offering total privacy and unparalleled views. Great location right between airport and city centre (5 min. by car) Located on the top floor, best views, high ceilings , easy access, storage area for outdoor equipment and skis, private car park right at the door step. We hope you like the place as much as we do. Feel at home, relax & enjoy!

Lake front self-contained quality studio
Tranquil lakefront studio room with the sound of the lake and local birds. The studio is private, quiet and has a covered balcony, giving spectacular 270-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. It's a 7-minute drive (or bus ride) to downtown Queenstown or a 45-minute walk along the lakeside walking and cycling track. 10 minute drive to the airport. On the main bus route for downtown and the pickup point for the ski fields. Fast WiFi with full access Netflix & Apple TV+

A Lake Front Retreat
You’ll love our luxury retreat because of its lake front location with stunning lake and mountain views. Only a five minute walk to Te Anau's main street, cafe's, shops, restaurants and tourist info/bookings. Te Anau is an ideal stop over to experience Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and all Fiordland has to offer. Our place is perfect for small groups, couples, and families. You can enjoy the house including kayaks and pool table and free wifi. We are Dairy farmers who love to relax in Te Anau

Lake Hayes: sunny 2-bedroom apartment
Don't miss the rare opportunity to cosy up right beside iconic Lake Hayes - the most photographed lake in New Zealand. Relax in complete tranquillity with 360-degree views of the majestic Wakatipu Basin. From the western deck you will be able to see the whole of Lake Hayes from North to South. Watch the amazing sunsets while you barbeque. You will have complete privacy in your own entirely separate living quarters plus the advantage of an attached garage, a must in the colder winter months.

Lake front house with mountain views
Across the road from the lake this 3 bedroom home built in 1969 is still owned by the same family. Newly renovated are the 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets and laundry with new washer and dryer. Elevator for easy access to each level with your luggage and shopping. Upstairs is a fantastic view with large opening sliding doors on to the deck or conservatory if the day is cooler. Fully equipped kitchen, yet to be renovated but very workable. Walk to shops, restaurants and parks within minutes.

Shoreline Cottage
Our lakeside studio unit gives spectacular views of the majestic Remarkable mountains and uninterrupted lake views, and is just a few minutes from the Queenstown International Airport. The Studio Unit doesn't offer cooking facilities, however we are sure that the close proximity to local Cafes, Restaurants, a Boutique Brewery and Takeaways which are all within walking distance, will be to your liking. It is only a short drive to world-class Restaurants, Golf Courses, and Wineries.

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 Enquire about our working sheep dog demonstration and farm tour, located 15 mins drive from the house.

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.

Regenerative cabin near the Routeburn
Disconnect to reconnect in this ADNZ-awarded, uncertified passive cabin on 10 acres of regenerative land (spray free) with fruit and nut trees, swans and birdlife, a running glacial creek and private lake, magnificent mountains and dark sky stargazing. Located 7 minutes drive out of Glenorchy on the edge of the Rees Valley. We face towards Te Wähipounamu, an UNESCO South West Aotearoa New Zealand World Heritage area. Our cabin is 20 minutes drive from the Routeburn Track.

Bay Rise Lakeside Apartment
Available now, new upmarket luxury lakefront apartment, privately owned. Apartment is located on ground level, beautifully designed, built and appointed, with it's own onsite parking. Located on the lakefront with stunning lake and mountain views, just a short 700 meter stroll to downtown Wanaka's shops, restaurants, and bars. During the ski season months of July ,August and September, a drying room for ski gear will be available on request, when booking.

Lakehouse 4 – Parking, Fireplace, Lake Views
Lakehouse 4 – Lake Views, Parking & Fireplace Luxury split-level villa just three minutes from Queenstown’s centre, with sweeping Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views from every level. Relax on the private balcony or sunny outdoor area with direct lake access. Features include a cosy fireplace, free parking and light-filled living — the perfect summer base for wine tours, lake adventures, biking trails, golf and Queenstown’s vibrant dining scene.
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