Rosewood Matakauri – A Lakefront Escape with Alpine Splendor in Queenstown

Set along the glassy shores of Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri is a sanctuary where alpine drama meets serene lakeside living. Just minutes from Queenstown’s lively adventure hub, the lodge offers a rare balance: a retreat of stillness framed by soaring peaks, yet deeply connected to the pulse of New Zealand’s South Island.

Architecture Woven into the Landscape at Rosewood Matakauri

Cradled beneath The Remarkables, Cecil, and Walter Peaks, Rosewood Matakauri feels born of its surroundings. Sumich Chaplin’s architecture embraces stone, timber, and vast glass walls, while Virginia Fisher’s interiors blend handcrafted textures with a modern alpine sensibility. Every corner seems designed to draw the landscape inward, turning the mountains and lake into part of the lodge’s living canvas.

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Suites, Cottages & Villa Living

With just eleven suites and eight private cottages, intimacy defines the experience. Each space carries the warmth of fireplaces, deep soaking baths, and verandas that spill out toward the lake. For those seeking the pinnacle of privacy, the Owner’s Cottage unfolds as a four-bedroom villa with sweeping views that redefine what it means to feel at home in the wilderness.

Adventures & Immersive Moments

Days here flow with adventure and discovery. Guests might soar above glaciers on heli-hikes, sip Pinot Noir among Central Otago’s vineyards, or cruise the lake aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw. Horseback rides along the water, starry nights under some of the world’s clearest skies, and quiet walks on lakeside trails weave nature into every moment.

Wellness by the Water

The rhythm of relaxation is set by the landscape. A cedar-lined sauna with alpine views, heated pool, and contrasting plunge baths invite renewal, while spa treatments echo the restorative power of the region. Here, wellness feels less like a ritual and more like a way of being.

An Invitation to Journey On

Rosewood Matakauri is an ode to quiet luxury—an experience shaped by elegance, authenticity, and New Zealand’s raw beauty. And while the lakeside retreat captures the soul of the South Island, another chapter of discovery awaits at Rosewood Bangkok, where cultural vibrancy meets contemporary refinement.

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