Insider knowledge

The best Queenstown experiences you can have this summer.

01 February 2021

Who doesn’t like to live like a local? The Rees Hotel’s concierge team has put their heads together for some tips for your next visit to Queenstown, which will hopefully be soon!

January

- Fancy a round of golf? There are seven challenging and scenically gorgeous courses to try within a 45-minute drive. Or frisbee golf is a great alternative for those less serious.
- Cycle the vines in Gibbston with return transfers to The Rees for you and your cycles, or a half-day Bike the Bridges tour.
- Water sports are plentiful in and around Lake Wakatipu and so easy from The Rees’ private wharf. Try jet boating, or a ferry ride to Queenstown CBD.

The Rees Heli Wine Tour helicopter.

True South Dining Room views.

Heli wedding.

Lake Hayes in autumn. (Photo: Destination Queenstown.)

February

- Seriously in love? A heli- proposal or wedding will take your love to new heights. The Rees can arrange a romantic setting for the proposal or the whole wedding from start to finish with accommodation and venue for the reception to suit any size event in the spectacular setting of Queenstown.
- Not- so-serious but want some time together? Romantic getaways are a specialty in beautiful Queenstown with sophisticated or laid-back options for activities, experiences, and time alone with that special someone that you will always remember. Onsen hot pools, couples spa treatments, a heli-picnic for two, a walk, hike or bike ride, wine-tasting, gourmet dining or simply bunker down for some time alone in the luxury of your apartment with every comfort and those awesome views.
- Love on the lake? A Valentine’s Day getaway could include a mellow boat cruise, a kayak adventure for two or a madly exciting jetboat ride to get the heart pumping.
- Event: NZ Open 25–28 February 2021.

With compliments of First Class.

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