MatarikiNew Zealand, Queenstown

Perched on Queenstown Hill the location of Matariki means Queenstown’s finest bars, restaurants, cocktail bars, boutique stores, and adventure activities are on your doorstep.

Spread across three main floors, Matariki offers space and privacy for up to 12 guests. Through the front door and up the first flight of stairs lies six king bedroom suites. Three of the bedroom’s suites are lake facing, including one master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. On waking up, guests are treated to dreamy lake and mountain views. The remaining three bedrooms, including the second master with ensuite bathroom, are rear facing, opening out to a private adjoining terrace laced in native flora and fauna. Beyond the two master ensuite bathrooms, the remaining four bedrooms share two bathrooms, with an additional powder room on the top floor.

Continuing up to the second floor, the large open plan dining area, kitchen, and two lounge areas offer the perfect setting to entertain guests. Finished with beautiful natural tones and soothing blue and green hues that reflect the mountain and lake views, this property feels at home in its surroundings. With panoramic windows stretching the length of the villa, it makes the front lounge the perfect spot to curl up with a book or simply get lost in the Queenstown landscape.

In front of the kitchen and back-to-back with the front lounge, separated by an indoor fireplace, lies the second lounge. This lounge is rear facing and features large retractable doors leading to a second outdoor terrace. Complete with a schist stonework fireplace and outdoor seating, it offers the perfect slice of privacy on Queenstown Hill.