Kinross
Soak up New Zealand’s impressive natural scenery and discover the country’s wines and sublime local produce with a boutique stay at Kinross Cottages, a serene property surrounded by vineyards located just 25-minutes outside Queenstown. Boasting an onsite bistro and cellar door, Kinross Cottages is the ideal destination for food and wine lovers, with daily breakfast, nightly wine tasting, NZ$40 food and drinks credit for the bistro and a bottle of Kinross wine to take home with you all included.
Getting to Queenstown is easy. Regular flights depart to Queenstown from most major Australian cities with carriers including Emirates, Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia with an approximate flight time of three hours.
Flights depart regularly from major gateways with one stop enroute including Singapore (approx 10 hours), Hong Kong (approx 11 hours), Bangkok (approx 12 hours) and Dubai (approx 20 hours).
It takes around 25 minutes to drive from Queenstown Airport to Kinross Cottages. Transfers are not included in this package, so please plan accordingly.
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Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Gibbston Valley, Kinross Cottages will take you close to some of the most iconic destinations in New Zealand, including Central Otago, historic Arrowtown and the Remarkable ski fields to name a few. Surrounded by over 40 acres of lush grounds on a working vineyard and offering unparalleled views, days in this serene property can be spent exploring the surroundings – or just relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book in your cosy cottage.
What You’ll Love…
The Location – Driving distance to everything
Whether you want to ski, sip fine wines or discover Queenstown and its surroundings, Kinross Cottages will be the perfect boutique launchpad for your adventures. Everything you could want to visit is within driving distance from the property: reach Queenstown and Central Otago in just 25 minutes, and the best skiing in the country is just an hour’s drive away.
The Property – A boutique retreat with the region’s best wines on offer
You won’t have to venture far to sample some of the best wines of Central Otago: Kinross Cottages is the official cellar door for famous wineries including Coal Pit, Domaine Thomson, Hawkshead, Valli, Wild Irishman and of course, Kinross. With your included nightly 30-minute masterclass style tasting, you will be able to sip on five generous samples of some rare and hard-to-find vintages.
When food calls, the on-site bistro is the place to go for delicious, hearty meals or light delights crafted with local produce.
The Accommodation – Boutique cottages nestled in the vines
Rest easy in a beautifully decorated Cottage, complete with plush, superking bed with fluffy pillows, a modern bathroom and fully equipped kitchenette area, plus access to the petanque, BBQ area and a romantic hot tub with views over the vines.
Food & Drinks – Daily breakfast, nightly wine tastings and more
Start your day with a deluxe hot and cold breakfast, featuring fresh juices, pastries, fruit, bread, cereals, made to order eggs, bacon and so much more - available until 10am.
Each night, head to the cellar door for your 30-minute masterclass style wine tasting to learn more about the secrets of wine making and the region’s finest varietals, then make the most of your NZ$40 food and drinks credit, using it towards a romantic dinner or a decadent lunch at the bistro.
Take a bit of New Zealand home with you with a complimentary bottle of Kinross wine waiting for you in your room.
See & Do – Discover the area
With its majestic mountains and dramatic views, Queenstown has to be one of the most naturally beautiful places on the planet. Take a trip to Milford Sound, a fiord known for its towering Mitre Peak, rainforests and waterfalls. Home to seals, penguins and dolphins it’s also the perfect place for spotting some of New Zealand’s indigenous wildlife.
For ski enthusiasts there’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, one of the country’s most popular spots for winter sports. If you are in search of fine wines, Central Otago will spoil you with a myriad of award-winning wineries producing the finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more.
Perfect for a romantic escape or a foodie’s getaway
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find tranquility amid the vines in the picturesque Gibbston valley, for a gourmet retreat fit for couples and families alike.
- Bistro
- Cellar Door
- Parking
- Hot tub (surcharges apply)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Valid for travel until 20 December 2021 (bookings must be made before 20 October 2021).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
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Feel Like Changing your Dates? No worries…
You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Cottage – Packages valid for two people.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults and one infant/child.
Extra Guest Policy: Additional guests aged 17 years and over are not permitted.
Child Policy: One child (aged 16 and under) may stay for a surcharge of NZ$45 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed, with accommodation and daily breakfast only. Payable directly to the hotel.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged two years and under) may stay free of charge. A cot can be provided by the hotel upon request free of charge, subject to availability.
Connecting rooms are available.
Please Note: Masterclass style wine tasting is approximately 30 - 35 minutes and includes five samples of wine.
Please Note: Hot tub will need to be booked in advance and is priced at NZ$10 per person for a private half hour time-slot, available from 4pm onwards.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
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