There are a few places on Earth where you can sip a Pinot Noir while watching a plane land between mountains and think, “This might just be paradise.” Queenstown, that glittering jewel of New Zealand’s South Island, offers just that, and the Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown is its front-row seat.
This elegant alpine retreat blends old-world charm with modern indulgence. Perched above Lake Wakatipu and just a 15-minute lakeside stroll from the town centre, the hotel is perfectly placed for those who like their adventures followed by a little pampering. The heated pool and spa make the ideal post-bungy recovery zone, and the alpine views are so spectacular they should probably come with a warning label: “May cause jaw-dropping.”
A Grand Getaway with a Generous Offer
For a limited time, TFE Hotels’ eClub members are being treated to something rather special: an exclusive daily breakfast for two and a special members’ rate when booking a one-night stay.
That means you can rise to the sight of snow-dusted peaks, enjoy a hot breakfast without worrying about the bill, and still have enough left over to sample a Central Otago wine or two later in the day.
Rates start from $486 per night, with stays available from 1 November to 31 December 2025. Bookings must be made by 31 December 2025, so as the saying goes, those who hesitate miss out on the mountains.
“Queenstown has a way of making you feel both alive and utterly relaxed at once,” said a TFE Hotels spokesperson. “At Rendezvous Heritage, guests can explore the adventure capital of New Zealand by day, then return to classic comfort and warm hospitality by night.”
A True Taste of Alpine Elegance
Inside, the Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown has all the hallmarks of a classic New Zealand lodge: timber tones, warm lighting, and mountain views from nearly every window. The restaurant dishes up hearty Alpine fare, as comforting as a woollen jumper on a frosty morning.
Outdoors, Queenstown awaits with its usual temptations: gondola rides, jet-boating, vineyards, and more “adrenaline experiences” than you can shake a GoPro at.
Yet the simple moments here steal the show: watching the sun dip behind The Remarkables, or walking hand-in-hand along the lakefront as dusk settles over the town.
The Verdict
For travellers chasing a mix of adventure and indulgence, this offer from TFE Hotels is a timely excuse to rediscover Queenstown or perhaps discover it for the first time. Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown is more than just a stay; it’s a love letter to alpine luxury.
So pack your parka, dust off your sense of wonder, and remember paradise is only ever a booking away.
For reservations, visit rendezvoushotels.com.au.
By Charmaine Lu – (c) 2025
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About the Author
Charmaine has always had a quiet kind of courage. She grew up in Shanghai, a city that moves at a tempo all its own, and somehow managed to keep her own rhythm studying accounting for the discipline, then the arts for the sheer love of beauty. “I needed both,” she says, “to feel whole.”
When she left China for Sydney in the 1980s, she carried nothing but a degree, a suitcase and a belief that she could start again. The first sea breeze off the harbour felt like permission. She met Stephen, and together they built a family, two children, a home filled with laughter, and a life straddling two cultures without apology.
Work has always been more than a job. Before search engines became the centre of commerce, Charmaine was quietly helping companies be found and read, not just SEO but stories people wanted to click on. That is still her gift: finding connection in a crowded world.
Her life is less a résumé than a testament to grace under change, the accountant’s discipline, the artist’s eye, and a heart big enough for two continents.
