Arrivals & Departures The ultimate holiday home in New Zealand's South Island

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By Angie Tomlinson

Travel Journalist
West Travel Club & The West Australian

There are some holiday homes that simply make you swoon. This luxury private villa in New Zealand is definitely one of them.

Recently added to the collection of high-end holiday homes from MajorDomo, Piwakawaka Point at Wanaka enjoys uninterrupted views of Lake Wanaka and the mountains of nearby Mt Aspiring National Park.

Set on the shores of Lake Wanaka with 6km of lakefront access and 134ha of private land, the 1300sqm home is available for exclusive-use hire to accommodate up to 14 guests in six bedrooms.

Quite the setting.
Quite the setting. Supplied

Interiors feature locally sourced stone, wooden beams, and extensive use of floor-to-ceiling glass to capture the surrounding views.

Guests can enjoy a tennis court, stables and dressage arena, oversized spa pool, petanque, croquet, frisbee golf, kilometres of private trails and lakefront, and access to stand-up-paddle boards and kayaks.

Plus there's a cellar and wine tasting room, sauna, full gym, library, and media and games room — you won’t get bored.

The spa at dusk.
The spa at dusk. Supplied

Included in each stay is an on-site host, daily housekeeping, concierge service, fresh flowers and more.

So how much will this set you back? “Prices are available on application but not made public."

The library.
The library. Supplied
The wine cellar.
The wine cellar.
The villa is set on 6km of shoreline.
The villa is set on 6km of shoreline.
The outdoor loungers.
The outdoor loungers.
The living room.
The living room.
Quite an entry statement.
Quite an entry statement.

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