Stay here: Lime Tree Lodge, Wānaka

What’s the deal? 

Cruise through a lime tree-lined driveway to discover a charming manor, surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps and set on the southern shores of Lake Wānaka. You can easily pack your days with family-friendly attractions and plenty of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking horse riding. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding areas Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm are only an hour’s drive away. 

Secluded luxury is the name of the game at this Wānaka retreat in New Zealand’s South Island – but it all feels warm and familiar, as though you’ve stopped to visit a friend you haven’t seen in a while.  

Why stay? 

Located 15 minutes’ drive from Wānaka’s main drag at 672 Ballantyne Road, Lime Tree Lodge, Wanaka is an indulgent escape for Queenstown road-trippers. Cosy rooms lead out of French double doors onto four-hectare grounds, where exuberant florals surround a swimming pool and spa pool primed for stargazers.  

Start your morning with cooked-to-order breakfasts and set off under the curious gazes of the neighbouring farm’s horses. Renowned for attentive customer service, your stay here is sure to feel relaxed and comfortable. 

Don’t miss 

Take advantage of the lodge’s verdant grounds, which play host to dramatic roses, rhododendrons and native flora. Grab a bottle of wine and some cheeses, and you’ll be all set for your own private picnic under the hotel’s fir trees.