
Chalet holiday rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island
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The Lookout - boutique mountain hideaway
The Lookout is a boutique mountain hideaway situated high on the hill with unrivaled panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Designed and built by the owners – this cosy getaway provides a perfect place to relax and connect with nature. The spacious, sunny and private chalet has large glass doors that open to a wide deck with breathtaking views and a patio with a luxurious double bath. With minimal town lights, this makes a perfect site for stargazing of the Milky Way. 5 min drive to Wanaka

Arthurs Pass National Park accommodation: The Alps
Modern 2BR Alpine Retreat | Walk to Waterfalls & Trails Escape to the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park in this stylish, fully serviced alpine getaway. Just 2 minutes from cafés, waterfalls & top hiking trails, with full kitchen, luxury bedding & total privacy. Welcome to your perfect mountain escape - Whether you're chasing waterfalls, hiking alpine trails, or simply unwinding in serene mountain surroundings, this fully self-contained home offers the ideal base for your next adventure.

ParaPara River Retreat, tranquil, private, cosy
This well crafted stone cottage is close to beautiful Golden Bay bush walks, old historic gold workings, lonely beaches, the Mussel Inn, swimming holes and much more. A striking building nestled in a tranquil and private setting, makes for a relaxing stay that would suit couples and solo adventurers alike. Literally on Kahurangi National Park's doorstep! The host's partner has developed an extensive network of tracks , some easy walks and some more challenging, with great views of the bay.

HawkRidge Chalet - Honeymooners Chalet
Quintessential romantic alpine Chalet. Cosy wood burner fire + outdoor fire in the old ruins. Open air hot-tub, stone & tussock surrounds with stunning views of majestic Coronet Peak & surrounding mountains. HawkRidge was named after soaring mountain hawks you can watch from your own stone patio. Newly built luxury chalet with honeymooners in mind - its more than just a base for local experience, it offers the ultimate romantic Queenstown alpine experience. You won’t want to leave!

Paparoa Whare
This cottage has been carefully designed and crafted over several years completed in 2012. It has 2 large private decks which look into the surrounding native bush of Paparoa National Park. Modern kitchen with tea and fresh coffee provided. Comfortable leather lounge sweet. Queen bedroom with French doors opening to a large deck facing north, the queen bed has a quality mattress fresh laundered linen and towels provided. 5 minutes walk to Truman Track and stunning Truman beach.

Mount Iron Cabin - Mountain stargazing
'Mount Iron Cabin' is a newly crafted stand-alone chalet on the side of Mount Iron, Wanaka. Built to soak up the sun and capture the mountain vistas this bespoke private chalet will be your base for adventure and/or pure relaxation. Nestled in a Kanuka glade, enjoy stargazing from the outdoor double bath and continue the stargazing in your plush bed with skylight above. Outfitted with everything you need for the perfect getaway including secure storage for bikes, skis, kayaks..

The Hillary Family A-Frame in Central Queenstown
A super-cute retro A-frame with a historic connection. This is the Hillary family base when in Queenstown. There’s even a picture of Sir Edmund when he first returned from his historic climb of Mt Everest in 1953. Recently refurbished, with a new kitchen and bathroom, it is cute, comfortable and has stunning views from the front balcony, the living area and the master bedroom. Walk to the shops and restaurants in central Queenstown. There’s plenty of parking at the house.

Spacious & cosy. Minutes from mountain adventures
Modern-rustic chalet, nestled in the magical mountain village of Castle Hill. Only 1 hour, 10 min. from Christchurch Airport. This is a perfect place to be in nature and unwind. The chalet is warm and "hugge", with comfortable beds and furniture and lots of space for 2 families to spread out. The kitchen is very well equipped. Enjoy endless outdoor fun...skiing, hiking, bouldering, caving, mountain biking, rivers, native forest and tennis OR just relax and breathe deeply.

Birdsong Lodge
Birdsong offers a unique, off the grid experience in a very eco friendly way . With a hot tub to truly luxuriate in and a absolutely private setting surrounded only by bush, this is the ultimate luxury destination for family and friends alike to escape the routines of daily life. Here you can unplug from technology and feel like you are a million miles away from anywhere and any thing.

Handcrafted Chalet with Spa access
This chalet is hand crafted out of native timbers and situated near the bush located next to a beautiful creek. Each chalet is fully self contained with a great deal of privacy. The handcrafted wooden staircase leads to the two bedrooms upstairs. Bathroom, kitchen and livingroom area are downstairs. The Southern Alps are visible from most locations on the property.

Black Peak Chalet~cosy, private, spectacular views
Only five minutes drive from central Wanaka, Black Peak Chalet is a bespoke private and cosy retreat. The exquisite wooden open plan studio chalet nestles in native forest high above Lake Wanaka. Views of the lake and surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The perfect place to rest and relax amidst 1.8 hectares of native forest and gardens.

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT RUBY BAY
You want waterfront...here it is metres from high tide. Walk to local cafes, shops you name it. Bikes & double kayak available for FREE use. Swim, fish, relax. Cycle trail at the gate. Ideal base to explore the region, Mapua, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay
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