Gourmet Traveller – Win a luxury weekend at Matakauri Lodge in New Zealand

Matakauri Lodge is undoubtedly Queenstown’s most spectacularly situated lodge, and the recent opening of the stunning new “Owner’s Cottage” has upped the luxury ante even further.

With a 4-bedroom “cottage” designed by acclaimed New Zealand interior designer Virginia Fisher, complete with spacious living areas, private jacuzzi, full kitchen (and lodge chef to cook for you on request), and grand courtyard, the accommodation truly is in a league of its own. Guests can consider it their own lakeside home, ideal for families, couples or friends travelling together, and special occasions.

Matakauri Lodge offers a fantastic Winter Special Offer for Australian and New Zealand residents.

Air New Zealand flies non-stop year round to Queenstown from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane; daily connections also available via Auckland and Christchurch. You can choose one of four ways to travel, Seat, Seat+Bag, The Works or Works Deluxe. Visit airnewzealand.com.au for more information and to book.

One lucky reader will win a luxury weekend for two in Queenstown valued at more than $20,000! The prize includes:
* Two-night stay for two persons in the Matakauri Lodge Owner’s Cottage, including full breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, dinner, complimentary in-suite refreshments and bar, Wi-fi and use of the Lodge facilities
* Return flights for two to Queenstown from Australian capital cities serviced by Air New Zealand
* Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Matakauri Lodge for two

To enter, register your details including your full name, address, and daytime telephone number, and simply tell us in 25 words or less: “Why do you want to stay at Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown?”

Don’t forget to LIKE Matakauri Lodge on Facebook before entering.

Promotion closes on 28 May 2014. Open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over. Prize must be redeemed between either June 2014 and September 2014 or June 2015 and September 2015. Judging will commence at 11am AEDST on 4 June, 2014.