Eichardt's Private Hotel, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

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Eichardt's was born as a result of the rich vein of gold which drew many prospectors, opportunists and downright optimists from around the globe. A meeting place to discuss the fortunes, misfortunes and missed fortunes of the pioneering past, it remains an icon and New Zealand institution. The appeal of Eichardt's, lies in its solid construction, its homely atmosphere and in its rich and colourful history which dates back to the early 1860's. Today Eichardt's sets its own standard for gracious, luxury accommodation with the confident strokes and flawless symmetry of Virginia Fisher - named by Time Magazine as one of the top 5 hotel interior designers worldwide.

This is a bijou hotel yet it has ample space for privacy and quiet, whether that is reading by an open log fire in The Parlour with its overstuffed chairs and sofas, exquisite antiques and objets d'art or relaxing over pre dinner cocktails in The House Bar which boasts contemporary décor with comfy sofas, roaring open fires and gracious service.    

Eichardt's signature lunch dishes, tapas, and breakfast menus feature fresh and organic produce sourced from the very best local growers and are all enjoyed in the comfort of The House Bar. Dinner may be taken at any number of wonderful local restaurants which sit merely steps away from Eichardt's. Dining is a first-class experience in Queenstown, with some of New Zealand's finest chefs bringing together a myriad of taste sensations. The green pastures and sparkling oceans provide extraordinary fresh, organic produce for the distinctive "Pacific Rim" cuisine. Specific culinary styles from almost every culture are also represented.    

The hotel suites and lakefront cottage suites, all feature a super-king bed, fireplace, and ensuite bathroom with generous bath and double vanity, separate shower, heated mirror and floor. Each Suite is fully entertainment and business integrated with email and Internet access.

Eichardt's Lakefront Cottage offers the flexibility of one to four bedroom self-contained suites, ideal for larger parties, families, and longer stays. Guests of the Cottage have full access to all of Eichardt's hotel facilities, literally a few steps away.

If you want to raft on it, jump out of it, ski over it, float down it, paddle up it, scale it, zoom down it, Queenstown has your measure. This is an international adrenaline playground of epic proportions. However, some travellers miss the point about the area - that it is a destination for anyone to find their pace and that there is a great depth to the activities on offer. Here you will find some of the planet's best dry-fly fishing, award-winning wineries, tramping tracks through world heritage-listed national parks and championship golf.