Hawkridge Chalet - Honeymooners Chalet

HawkRidge Estate was purchased in the spring of 2014 by Dougal & Michelle Burfoot. It was a bare 2 aces full of potential. Planting begun with the orchard & shelter trees. With seasons very distinctive in Queenstown; autumn colour, winter snow, spring flowers & summer fruit add to the beauty A shed & workshop were added in 2018, now known as the HawkRidge Chalet a quintessential romantic alpine Chalet but formally known as Scott Base after the Dougal's & Michelle's son Scott, who helped with the original planting & stone work The main home HawkRidge Chateau was added in 2019, designed by Dougal in a modern, rustic style but with influences from the history of Queenstown and Central Otago. Always hoping to build a castle Dougal couldn't resist bespoke candle lighting and heavy wooden doors. The High Country Rooms, The Alpine Suite and the HawkRidge Chalet were opened to guests in Nov 2019 ​Dougal & Michelle enjoy welcoming guests to their very special home Guests staying for 2 or more nights are greeted with a Welcome Basket filled with local delights. A local bottle of Pinot Noir wine, cheese, crackers & chutneys complimentary breakfast of cereal, toast, local jams& fruit

The open plan Chalet includes a warm fire set on schist stone hearth, lounge adjoins kitchen with chain hung shelves. Candle lighting around the chalet,a king size bed & luxurious bathroom, with a chain hung vanity a sets the scene for romance Wake up and open one eye to enjoy the stunning views of Coronet Peak & surrounding mountains or sit under cover on the large stone patio & watch the rain trickling down the rain chains. Artifacts such as antique milk cans farm implements & wine barrels will transform you to a bygone era Take a short walk along the stone steps & through the tussocks to the private open fire area in the old ruins. Continue along the path to the private hot tub & soak away those aches & pains from a hard days skiing on the nearby slopes. The hot tub is "open air" with 360 degree alpine views & with no city lights there’s no better way to star gaze at night or watch the lights on the mountain The Chalet has a cosy fire heat pump air conditioner free WIFI smart TV microwave oven induction element fridge outdoor barbeque with gas cook top. Laundry facilities are on request Note-hot tub is shared with other guests and can be booked in private 45 min time slots

HawkRidge is only 5 minutes from the historical picturesque Arrowtown and 20 minutes from vibrant Queenstown. You’ll be in the midst of the cycle & walking trails as these cross at the edge of the gate, including the world famous Lake Hayes track only 3 minutes away. Ski Fields - Coronet car park is only 20 minutes away, the Remarkables car park is 36 minutes away and Cardrona car park is a 40 minute scenic drive up the “must see” Crown Range. Central Otago is world famous for Pinot Noir wine, with the closest wine tasting just 5 minutes away. If you’re a keen golfer, your favourite Millbrook golf course or Arrowtown course are just 5 minutes away. Jacks Point golf course is just below the stunning Remarkables mountains and is a 25 minute drive. At HawkRidge we offer free use of equipment including; kayaks for nearby Lake Hayes, golf clubs and tennis rackets - just ask if you wish to use these. A stunning versatile array of activities very nearby and only 15 minutes from the Queenstown International airport.