Weekend Magazine’s Winter 2009 issue features an article called “Winter into Spring” about a spring ski break in the Lake Wanaka area of New Zealand’s South Island.  The travellers stayed at Lime Tree Lodge, “a classy retreat on the outskirts of town” in the Black Peak Suite, a “roomy elegant suite named for its view. A fire blazed in the sitting room and outside the French doors led to a pool and spa”.

While visiting Lime Tree Lodge the visitors drove to the Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Park ski areas and for cross country skiing, Snow Farm, all about 40 minutes from Wanaka. Wanaka is a 1 hour drive from the Queenstown airport. The lodge also has a helipad which can be used for heli-skiing adventures.

 Lime Tree Lodge features four ensuite guest rooms and two elegant suites, with professional, knowledgeable local owners and hosts offering home baking, local wines and superb cuisine. The lodge is endorsed by Tourism New Zealand as “Exceptional - among the best in New Zealand”.

 For information about Winter Specials at Lime Tree Lodge please go to www.limetreelodge.co.nz

To view the article: www.weekendmagazine.co.nz

Lime Tree Lodge contact: revive@limetreelodge.co.nz

 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel will be closed 12 October 2006 until 16 October 2009 to facilitate the renovation of 4 existing Gondola Rooms into 2 Gondola Suites. They have found that there is a demand for more premium rooms. Both will be first floor suites with views of the Queenstown Gondola and private balcony. The one bedroom suite interconnects to a Gondola Room which enables it to be converted into a two bedroom suite. The suites will feature open super king beds, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, Under floor heating, kitchenette, minibar, LCD TV in lounge and bedroom, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, hairdryers and wireless internet.

 Queenstown Park also offers corporate and long stay specials. Please go to www.queenstownpark.co.nz for details.