Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Queenstown Experiences Winter’s First Major Southerly Snap

queenstownparkhotel — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:12:44 +0000

As winter’s first major southerly snap passed through the Queenstown region it left behind a welcomed ‘blanket’ of snow on the surrounding mountains.

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel with snow covered Remarkables mountain range in the back ground.

Want to hit the slopes in Queenstown this winter?

Consider booking our Winter Skiing/Snowboarding Starter Package:

Stay 4 nights at our luxury Queenstown Boutique Hotel for the price of 3 and enjoy a day’s skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak. Savor a delicious a la carte breakfast each morning and warm up and unwind in the evening with pre-dinner drinks and canapés in our gorgeous Remarkables Lounge.

All inclusive for 2 people:

Gondola Room:
$1694.00 (GST incl) normally $2094.00

Remarkabls Room:
$2144.00 (GST incl) normally $2694.00

Can be extended to more than 1 day for snow package. Enquire with your reservation.

Based on availability, normal terms and conditions apply.

Snow covered Remarkables mountain range adds to the beauty of Queenstown

We also offer a Harris Mountains Heliski Package:

With exclusive access to terrain stretching from Queenstown to Mt Cook and expert guides committed to your safety and enjoyment, Harris Mountains Heliski will find the perfect terrain to suit your ability.

All inclusive for 2 people:

Gondola Room:
$3090 (GST incl) normally $3490

Remarkables Room:
$3540 (GST incl) normally $4090

Available 1st July until 31st October 2012.

Based on availability, normal terms and conditions apply.

Based on 4 runs varying between 2000 and 2500 vertical feet.

Allow a full day for excursion.

Please book early to ensure you get a seat on the ski lift this winter!

For more information please email hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz or liaise with one of our front line staff at Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel.

Donna Fallon Experiences Skippers Canyon

queenstownparkhotel — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:38:33 +0000

Skippers Canyon Jetboat is located in skippers canyon 22 kilometers from Queenstown New Zealand, access is by the famous Skippers Canyon road, a gravel road carved by hand by miners over 140 years ago.

The Gold Rush was born in this region in 1862 when two Maori Shepherd’s stumbled upon these riches when their sheep dog was washed downstream, upon finding the dog the Shepherd’s noticed gold on the ground were the dog was standing. That day the two picked up 25 pounds of the precious metal.

Donna enjoying the Skippers Jetboat thrill ride!

Their state of the art custom built Jet boats are designed for one purpose; to excite and thrill as you race through the Shotover River Canyons at speed of 80km/hr. Sit back, hold on, and try to relax as our experienced boat drivers navigate the sheer canyon walls along the Shotover River!

The Skippers Canyong Pure Gold is a premium trip and is the best way to see it all, a small group 4WD tour of Skippers Canyon, gold claim tour and refreshments with 5th generation locals, as well as the thrills of 30 minutes Jet boating on the Shotover river through Skipper Canyon.

After the rush of a jet boat ride you can collect yourself over a refreshing cup of tea or coffee with our 5th generation local residents Winky & Jerry Hohneck, and an opportunity to be shown around the Sainsbury gold claim and a chance to try gold panning for yourself.

One of Skippers Canyon Jetboats in action!

For more information on Skippers Canyon please liaise with one of our front line staff or email hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz

John Etheridge Skydives With Nzone

queenstownparkhotel — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:52:37 +0000

The Manager of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, John Etheridge took up the challenge and skydived with Nzone.

John Etheridge puts on a brave face

It takes courage and a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft.

John was harnessed to an experienced qualified Jumpmaster, stepped out the aircraft door and for some 60 seconds was plummeting towards the ground at 200kph, terminal velocity.

John and his Jumpmaster enjoying the 60 second freefall

Queenstown is the premium place to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane

The Jumpmaster deploys the reinforced tandem canopy controlling the entire skydive. The parachute ride down to the Nzone dropzone takes approximately 5 minutes.

The Nzone dropzone is located at the base of the famous Remarkables mountain range. The views are spectacular.

Experience this leap of faith by booking your skydive now!

Please liaise with one of the front line staff at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel or email us on hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz before your arrival and we will gladly book this adventure on your behalf.

American Express Queenstown Winter Festival 2012

queenstownparkhotel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:34:58 +0000

The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival will take centre stage in Queenstown, New Zealand, from 22 June to 1 July 2012.

Winter Festival Fire Works will start at 7pm

This year’s Opening Party theme is ‘Best of the Basin’ – showcasing local singers and entertainers alongside Queenstown’s favourite band The Master Blasters. Be sure to wrap up warm and grab some tucker from our al-fresco food stalls then stand back and enjoy the show.

The iconic Queenstown event, now into its 38th year, officially kicks off winter in the stunning four-season resort with a 10-day action-packed programme of new events, established favourites and plenty of entertainment and celebration.

For a full itinerary of events please browse: https://www.winterfestival.co.nz/programme/

Skyline Gondola, Restaurant & Luge in Queenstown

queenstownparkhotel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:21:20 +0000

One of the first sights to captivate visitors to Queenstown is the distinctive outline of the Skyline complex high above town.

Views from the Skyline

The Skyline Queenstown is an easy 5 minute walk from the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel and exclusively accessed by scenic Gondola. Skyline Queenstown is a ‘must-see’ attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand.

Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob’s Peak.
The best vistas in the region are found here, spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama.

Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring.

Gondola Quick Stats

Bottom Terminal Elevation: 340m
Top Terminal: 790m
Vertical Rise: 450m
Total Length: 730m
Incline Angle: average of 37.1 degrees
Average Speed: Variable to 4m/sec
Capacity: 1000 people/hour in thirty five 4 person cabins
Operating Hours: Open daily from 9.00am until late

The Restaurant offers a sumptuous taste of New Zealand buffet and spectacular views of Queenstown!

By night you can enjoy dinner at Queenstown’s most spectacular location.

The Skyline Restaurant serves up a mouthwatering Taste of New Zealand buffet of legendary proportions every night of the year.

Feast on South Island salmon, seafoods, salads, roast meats and delicious desserts – and feast your eyes on the most spectacular scenery in the country. Tiered seating guarantees stunning views from every table!

The Luge offers adventure & fun for all ages and abilities!

The scenery’s a blur!
Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees.

Skyline Luge

Race through the bends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama.
Burn it up on the advanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track.
Then hop on the chairlift and do it all again.
Skyline Luge – it’s 800 metres of fast-paced freedom.
Once is never enough!

While you are up on the Skyline deck take some time to visit G Force paraglding or the Ziptrek tree house.

There is lots to do and see from the Skyline mountain top.

To book a table at the restaurant or a paraglide or Ziptrek please liaise with one of our front line staff or email hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz

Paragliding Over Queenstown

queenstownparkhotel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:01:06 +0000

The only company permitted to paraglide over Queenstown is G Force Paragliding. Launching from the Skyline Gondola. Many of our guests get to soar over spectacular Queenstown and stunning Lake Wakatipu and land next to the park next to the hotel.

Guest landing in front of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

G Force also offer take offs from Coronet Peak and fly over the rural beauty of the Wakatipu Basin.

Their friendly team of professional pilots will give you the experience of a lifetime with a G Force Tandem Paraglide! G Force Paragliding is one of the largest and most established tandem operators in the world, and the longest standing in Queenstown.

For more information please liaise with one of our front line staff or email hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz

Duty Manager Koto Yamashita experiences Milford Sound

queenstownparkhotel — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:19:12 +0000

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel Duty Manager Koto Yamashita got to experience Milford Sound courtesy of The Helicopter Line.

Glacier Landing

The captivating flight crossed over alpine lakes, lush rainforest and past rugged peaks.

Koto experienced the grandeur of the Southern Alps en-route and land at The Divide. Experiencing unparalleled views of world famous Milford Sound and Mitre Peak before landing.

Mitre Peak - Milford Sound

Koto experienced an alpine snow landing before returning to Queenstown.

Stunning Queenstown!

To book this excursion please speak to one of our Duty Managers at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel front desk or email hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz

Masonic Lodge – Lake Lodge of Ophir – Queenstown

queenstownparkhotel — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:59:50 +0000

When visiting Queenstown consider viewing some of the historic buildings. The Masonic Lodge – Lake Lodge of Ophir was one of the first permanent material buildings to be erected, in Queenstown and today it is the oldest Masonic Lodge building in New Zealand. The foundation stone was laid in 1863.

Lake Lodge of Ophir was formally constituted on 18 July 1864 and the first initiations took place a week later. The name of the lodge derives from the Old Testament and refers to a fabled region of gold. As the only stone building in Queenstown for a number of years the lodge was a distinctive feature of the early town. It was also used by a number of other groups, including the Forresters Lodge. In return, after the major flood of 1878, when Lake Lodge lived up to its name, being three feet deep in water, the Masons held their meetings in the Foresters Lodge for a number of months.

Lake Lodge of Ophir is a simple rectangular stone building, set on a lakefront section. It was constructed from local schist collected from the water’s edge and beech culled from the head of the lake. At the time the foundation stone was laid the local newspaper stated that the ‘fair propositions, stern solidity and picturesque position of [the building] … will be an ornament to our town and a monument of our progress.’ Originally the interior was lined with tongue and groove panelling up to the dado rail and plastered above with a mixture of mud and horsehair. The upper wall was finished with a lime wash and the ceiling was canvas lined with paper. Raised sections run along the bottom of three walls and a freestanding organ, purchased in 1870, is located in the south-east corner. The lodge is lit through a skylight set at the apex of the roof, a form of lighting typical of Masonic lodges. This skylight opens into the wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling from which hangs the original rise and fall candelabrum. It is said that the light from the candelabrum, visible through the skylight, was also used, in early days as a navigational beam for boats on Lake Wakatipu.

Current Use: Civic facilities and recreation - Masonic Lodge

For directions to this historic building just ask one of our front line staff at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel.

The Bath House Restaurant Queenstown

queenstownparkhotel — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:33:31 +0000

: The Bath House Restaurant Queenstown

Built to commemorate the coronation of King Georges V in 1910, which is why a crown graces its roof. The building originally housed changing sheds, for the lake was the town’s only swimming area until the early 1960s. Located at the entrance of Queenstown Garden, on Marine Parade.

This lovely spot in Queenstown radiates charm and has spectacular views of the lake.

For a reservation at this restaurant speak to one of our Managers at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel.

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

queenstownparkhotel — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:19:51 +0000

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 home to Dux de Lux. Coming into it’s sixth year, Queenstown Dux de Lux specialises in beer.

Dux de Lux - Queenstown

Dux de Lux: from the latin meaning – Masters of the Finest.

Why not have a tasting tray delivered to your table?

	Dux Lager 4.0% a.b.vThis classic golden lager combines citrus hop characters with a full body malt style enhanced by the refreshing clean crisp finish.Gold Medal Winner & best small brewery Lager, Australian International Beer Awards 1998. Gold Medal winner and Best New Zealand Lager at New Zealand Beer Awards 2006.

	Alpine Ale 4.0% a.b.vA full malt amber ale displays sweet malty, nutty characters with smooth biscuit flavours matched with mild hop tones.New Zealand International Beer Awards 2005 and 2006 Champion Draught Beer.

	Wakatipu Wheat 5.4% a.b.vA Kristal Golden Wheat Ale displays an enriched malt profile matched with the addition of the Noble Goldings Hop to enforce a fresh herbaceous character.New Zealand International Beer Awards 2005, Champion Wheat Beer. Bronze Medal awarded at New Zealand Beer Awards 2006.

	Hereford Bitter 4.0% a.b.vDark Munich lager, full malt strength, teamed with minimum hop bitterness, infused with subtle aromatic dry hop character. Gold Medal Winner, Australian International Beer Awards 1999. Bronze Medal awarded at New Zealand Beer Awards 2006 in English Style Mild Ale Class.

	Ginger Tom 4.0% a.b.vOld fashioned style ginger beer, light golden malt colour with plump fruit and spicy bouquet, encapsulated with natural fresh flavours of honey, malt and lemon, characterised by a crisp refreshing dry ginger finish. Gold Medal Winner, New Zealand International Beer Awards 1999.

	Nor’Wester Ale 6.5% a.b.vOur traditional strong ale. Ripe fruit esters enriched by a smooth English malt complexity, laden with pacific origin hops and crafted for a true balance of flavour. Gold Medal Winner Australian International Beer Awards 1998, overall best beer in show Australian International Beer Awards 2003. Bronze Medal winner in English Style Mild Ale Class at New Zealand Beer Awards 2006.

	Black Shag Stout 5.5% a.b.vRich full bodied dark stout. Essentially nutty, toasty bouquet laced by a creamy, velvet texture on the palate with a nicely trim hop dried finish. This has been reviewed as being better than Guiness! Click here for the review. Judged Gold Medal and Grand Champion Stout of the entire Australian International Beer Awards 1999. To see what is happening at the Queenstown Dux de Lux browse: http://www.thedux.co.nz/queenstown/mon___fri___dux_qtown

If you require directions to this venue please speak to one of our front line staff at Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel.