Activities
AJ Hackett Bungy
3, 2, 1 .. Jump, swing, catapult or zip, it is all here for you to do! A bungy jump is the essential Queenstown adventure experience. Queenstown is home to the best bungy jumps and swings in the world
Jet Boat
Take a thrilling jet boat ride through steep ravines with Shotover Jet or across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with KJet.
Skiing & Snowboarding
The Cottages at Lake Hayes are surrounded by 3 ski fields, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona
Skydive
“Embrace The Fear” and jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane with NZONE
Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ's #1 Original Zipline tour company that offers a variety of spectacular & fun zipline adventures through the forest canopy high above Queenstown, on Skyline Gondola hill
Golf
The Cottages at Lake Hayes are surrounded by 5 golf courses and 117 golf holes, The Hills, Millbrook, Arrowtown, Queenstown and Jacks Point
Hot Air Ballooning
Rise to altitudes of 6000ft & drift with the breeze with spectacular views at the dawn of the Southern Alps, Lakes, Rivers and NZ's finest Golf Courses. Followed by a champagne celebration on landing
Fly Fishing
Looking to land a big trout that the region is famous for, then you need to go fishing with Henare Dewes at Dream Waters. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, Henare is your guide
The Queenstown Trail
The Queenstown Trail is one of NZ's 22 Great Rides, and allows you a safe and sustainable way to explore the area by bike or on foot via 130kms of spectacular off-road trails, starting at The Cottages
Bike Hire & Tours
Whether you want to a guided tour or hire a bike to explore the surrounding trails yourself, Around The Basin Bikes, can deliver bikes to The Cottages
Alpine Luxury Tours
Need help organising your activities, Alpine Luxury Tours will arrange bespoke luxury and exclusive experiences for you, providing you an all-access-pass to all the special things to do in the area.
What our guests had to say
Simply Beautiful What an incredibly special place, I absolutely adored our stay. I would say it really is the best of both worlds, beautifully located between the city and in the country. The cottage itself is something you would find in House and Garden magazine; so beautifully appointed...
HouseGarden
Always the best sleep and beautiful spot to recharge reconnect and restart
Royal
Amazing Gorgeous spot! Better than any hotel I've stayed at. The whole experience was really easy, the check in was seamless, the cottages are beautiful, every detail has been thought of. We can't wait to come back!
theyseemerollin
Hidden Gem We booked the entire property for a 5 day holiday of adventure-packed family and friends celebration. The accommodation was first class. the rooms are so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. The location was superb so close to everything - Arrowtown, the mountain, the...
Sarah V
Outstanding The location of Lake Hayes sells itself, but the accommodation was absolutely perfect in every way. Fastidiously clean, beautifully appointed from the linen, to the furnishings, and kitchen amenities, could not have asked for more. The personal outdoor hot tub facing the lake is...
Eve H
A Wonderful stay We had high expectations of the cottages from word of mouth recommendations and they did not disappoint. Very tastefully furnished, high quality everything throughout and fantastic attention to detail, a very luxurious stay and one we highly recommend.
Benna McC
Stayed 3 nights in hope cottage which was on the lake edge with a beautiful hot tub privately placed outside the bedroom. Two bedrooms, amazing couple size shower and lovely toiletries. Beds super comfortable! Sky TV and a Bluetooth speaker nespresso, milk frother, dishwasher, everything you...
Deena
Loved it! Stunning spot! We stayed in Alta, one of the five cottages they offer. We absolutely loved everything about it. Amazing setting and clever layout to offer the incredible scenery. Had a few fresh nights and the cottage kept us nice n snug. Fresh eggs, handwritten postcard, the...
Vinny
Luxurious accommodation overlooking Lake Hayes We had a delightful five stay at the cottages. They are very well appointed with two equally comfortably bedrooms. A great kitchen if you want to cook and a cosy living area with a potbelly which gave out incredible heat. Amazing views over Lake Hayes.
JennyW3623
Everything was perfect! We stayed here for 4 nights and it was amazing! Beautiful part of the area but still close to Queenstown, Arrowtown and the local wineries. The Lake Hayes walking path is right out the front of the cottages. There is an open fire, underfloor heating, divine throw rugs...
Kerry