Lakeside luxury: Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown, New Zealand

Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown offers Alpine elegance on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the watery heart of New Zealand's South Island adventure capital. With 11 luxurious rooms - all with majestic lake and mountain vistas - this boutique beauty is blessed with flawless natural assets. Stylish suites feature fireplace-warmed sitting areas, walk-in wardrobes, oversized tubs and private decks. Immaculate service, uncontrived dining and light-filled interiors add to the wow factor. Rev up with a spot of cycling, trekking, skiing in winter or bungee jumping year-round. Then unwind at Matakauri's spa.