It's only been in recent years that Australia has staked a claim to the five-star lodge scene, a charge largely driven by James and Hayley Baillie of Baillie Lodges, whose Capella Lodge on Lord Howe ...

Perched on the banks of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Matakauri Lodge's position is exquisite. THE PLACE Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown THE LOCATION Perched on the banks of Lake ...

Before their arrival at Matakauri Lodge, about 10 minutes outside Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island – about three hours’ flying time from Australia’s east coast – guests are asked about their ...

Relais & Chateâux celebrates its 60th birthday with a three-day food fest in California, Miami Beach has a new Como hotel, and Matakauri Lodge in New Zealand adds a luxurious cottage Sara Clemence ...

The owners of the New Zealand North Island luxury lodges Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Julian and Josie Robertson and family, have purchased a third property, Matakauri Lodge near ...

Matakauri Lodge is part celebrity hideout, part dream honeymoon spot. But, above all, it's a balm for the crazy busy, as Angie Kelly discovered. When Chinese movie megastar Yeo Chen had her wedding ...

Whether it's from your daybed, your bath, or the dining table, views are the star at Queenstown's Matakauri Lodge. Photo / Supplied Two luxury lodges on the shores of Wakatipu have landed the top ...

Maori legend has it Wakatipu was formed by the fiery destruction of a sleeping giant called Matau. It’s a long story involving star-crossed lovers, the princess Manata and her heroic warrior Matakauri ...

Let's talk about the wine and the view, says Jesse Mulligan, from his oversized bath. The irony of a lodge aimed at the very wealthy is that money is almost invisible. Once you've paid your room rate ...