Queenstown’s winter playground
The Rees Hotel is a luxurious base for an action-packed snow escape.
A roaring fire, glass of Otago pinot in hand and floor-to-ceiling windows framing a view of The Remarkables; it’s just one of the indulgent moments that will define your stay at The Rees Hotel. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, the property provides endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the surrounding landscape. With warm, welcoming staff and luxury services on hand, this is the ideal place to base yourself for the ultimate snow holiday.
Ski concierge at your service
With all four of the region’s major ski fields (Coronet Peak, Cardrona, The Remarkables and Treble Cone) within to minutes by car from The Rees Hotel, taking to the slopes is sure to be on the agenda. Leave it to The Rees’ dedicated ski concierge to handle everything from hiring top-shelf rental gear (ready and waiting for you at the hotel) to lift passes and private transfers to the ski fields. The service is available to residents of all of the hotel rooms, apartments and five Lakeside Residences (right). So the only thing left for you to do is to sink into a private hot tub at the end of the day.
Turbocharge your alpine experience
Skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only ways to get your heart pumping in the alps. Thrillseekers chasing an extra adrenaline rush can book a tour with Queenstown Snowmobiles. Hop in a helicopter and fly over the Remarkables to Garvie Plateau, your exclusive winter playground, where you’ll snowmobile over pristine powder metres above sea level. When you’re back at The Rees, unwind with an in-room massage. Both experiences can be organised by the hotel’s concierge.
Take off on a heli wine tour
From the sky, the undulating vineyards of Gibbston Valley and Kawarau Gorge spread out beneath you in a -degree panorama.
Accompanied by your personal wine guide, the chopper will set down at two local wineries for a private tasting and lunch, before returning you to The Rees’ Bordeau Wine Lounge, which stocks a range of vintages from France, Italy and Australia in addition to local New Zealand drops that pair perfectly with your uninterrupted vista.