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McNeill’s Historical Cottage Is Home For Dux de Lux Queenstown

James McNeill was a Scotsman who came to Queenstown about 1882 where he was employed to build the Ballarat Street Bridge.  Married in 1885 he built a cottage for his family on Church Street.  Built to last, the original cottage was extended and refurbished in the 1980s ready for a new life as the new [...]

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William’s Cottage Queenstown

Take some time out when you visit Queenstown by locating some of  historic buildings in Queenstown.  Start with William’s Cottage.  This is the oldest residential building in Queenstown. It was built in 1864 by John Williams, boatman and shipbuilder.  Located on the corner of Earl Street and Marine Parade (19 Marine Parade, Queenstown).  This currently [...]

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The Remarkables Mountains Queenstown

The Remarkables Range is part of the Southern Alps bordering onto Lake Wakatipu.  Its impressive skyline dominates Queenstown.  The Remarkables’ highest peaks are Double Cone (2340 m) and Ben Nevis (2330 m). The Helicopter Line offers a 20 minute flight to the Remarkables ($215 per person).  A quick landing on the spur of the mountain [...]

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Top 10 Things To Do In Queenstown

Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure playground and there are hundreds of activities and attractions for you to enjoy in the area no matter what time of year you visit. Check out our recommendations for the top 10 things to do in Queenstown. Milford Sound Fly/Cruise/Fly Fly over the Southern Alps and marvel at the grandeur of snow [...]

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Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel Year End Function : 20 December 2011

The Winehouse & Kitchen restaurant in Queenstown was the venue for the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel staff year end function. A great time was had by all, the food was excellent and our hosts were very accommodating!

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Dan Carter Spotted at Queenstown Airport

There is no getting around Queenstown without been seen especially if you are a famous All Blacks rugby player. Guests of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel bumped into Dan Carter at the Queenstown Airport. As usual Dan was willing to pose with fans!

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Breakfast at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel has a breakfast lounge which is open from 7:30am until 10:30am daily. Breakfast includes croissants, preserves and butter, juice and espresso coffee or tea and a choice from the menu . There is an additional charge of $25.00 per person for breakfast.   If you would like to include breakfast each morning just [...]

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Ride of a Lifetime: Dart Stables Glenorchy

At the head of Lake Wakatipu lies Glenorchy, gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park and the delta between the Dart and Rees rivers. It’s a place of stunning beauty, immortalised in the world famous Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it’s the home of Dart Stables. Dart Stables offers a range of excellent horse [...]

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Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel: Pre-loved Vintage Coats

Susy Wi Rutene is a 66 year old designer who has turned pre-loved vintage coats and the last remnants of Christchurch’s fur trade into contemporary fashion statements from her home in Christchurch. Susy’s challenge is to breathe new life into the coats, give them an edge and release them from long-forgotten, cold corners of wardrobes. Queenstown [...]

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Bikini Busters in the Snow: Queenstown

Manager and on-site Host of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Donna Fallon has started getting ready for summer by joining the “Bikini Busters in the Snow” fitness programme. See Donna in action at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysi1Y6C5NUA Donna will be celebrating her 50th birthday in Bali, later this year.  Judging by the training video we are sure she will be in perfect [...]

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