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Queenstown and the Remarkables Mountain Range from the cable car lookoutQueenstownSheltered beneath the imposing RemarkablesMountain Range and with the turquoise waters ofLake Wakatipu stretching into the distance, fewtowns in the world can boast a setting as dramaticas Queenstown. This breathtaking backdrop hasled to a natural tendency for exhilarating outdoorpursuits but it wasn’t always so, the town wasnamed at a time when its sophistication wasconsidered fit for Queen Victoria. Today there isstill ample opportunity for appreciating the naturalsetting in a more sedate manner. You can take thehistoric TSS Earnslaw steamship across the lake,catch a gondola up the mountain for unbeatableviews, enjoy gentle horse treks or walk along oneof the many trails in the area.The Rees Hotel, Queenstown52Evergreen Lodge, QueenstownThe Rees Hotel, QueenstownEnjoying a delightful lakefront location on theapproach to Queenstown, The Rees is namedafter William Gilbert Rees, the pioneer settler andfounder of Queenstown. The excellent value hotelrooms and apartments are spacious and beautifullyfinished. All rooms open out onto privatebalconies with panoramic views over the lake tothe mountains beyond. The main building housesthe Rees gallery and library, the bar and theaward-winning restaurant, True South, whichoffers fine dining with a creative twist. Theproperty is two kilometres from the centre ofQueenstown with its huge selection of restaurants,shops and activities. There is a courtesy shuttle busavailable to get you there, or you could take thescenic 25 minute walk along the lakefront instead.Evergreen Lodge, QueenstownEvergreen Lodge is only a few minutes’ drive fromcentral Queenstown yet is set in peaceful naturalsurroundings. The lodge benefits from an elevatedposition and has stunning views of both LakeWakatipu and the Remarkables Range. The lodgeitself is elegant and luxurious, combining thesophistication of a small private hotel with thewarmth of a large family home. The four guestrooms are spacious and tastefully decorated.Azur Lodge, QueenstownLocated just outside Queenstown, Azur Lodgetruly maximises its breathtaking lake views.The main lodge is perched on a hillside withevery room facing out towards the lake and themountains beyond. Accommodation is in nineindividual villas nestled amongst the native bush,each with a fireplace and deck overlookingthe lake.Azur Lodge, Queenstown