Activities
AJ Hackett Bungy
3, 2, 1 .. Jump, swing, catapult or zip, it is all here for you to do! A bungy jump is the essential Queenstown adventure experience. Queenstown is home to the best bungy jumps and swings in the world
Jet Boat
Take a thrilling jet boat ride through steep ravines with Shotover Jet or across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with KJet.
Skiing & Snowboarding
The Cottages at Lake Hayes are surrounded by 3 ski fields, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona
Skydive
“Embrace The Fear” and jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane with NZONE
Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ's #1 Original Zipline tour company that offers a variety of spectacular & fun zipline adventures through the forest canopy high above Queenstown, on Skyline Gondola hill
Golf
The Cottages at Lake Hayes are surrounded by 5 golf courses and 117 golf holes, The Hills, Millbrook, Arrowtown, Queenstown and Jacks Point
Hot Air Ballooning
Rise to altitudes of 6000ft & drift with the breeze with spectacular views at the dawn of the Southern Alps, Lakes, Rivers and NZ's finest Golf Courses. Followed by a champagne celebration on landing
Fly Fishing
Looking to land a big trout that the region is famous for, then you need to go fishing with Henare Dewes at Dream Waters. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, Henare is your guide
The Queenstown Trail
The Queenstown Trail is one of NZ's 22 Great Rides, and allows you a safe and sustainable way to explore the area by bike or on foot via 130kms of spectacular off-road trails, starting at The Cottages
Bike Hire & Tours
Whether you want to a guided tour or hire a bike to explore the surrounding trails yourself, Around The Basin Bikes, can deliver bikes to The Cottages
Alpine Luxury Tours
Need help organising your activities, Alpine Luxury Tours will arrange bespoke luxury and exclusive experiences for you, providing you an all-access-pass to all the special things to do in the area.
What our guests had to say
We loved it!! We were so thrilled when we arrived at our cottage and saw the beautiful setting and gorgeous lake views.We were equally excited when we went inside, it is a fab, modern and tastefully decorated space. We were given a very warm welcome and left to enjoy our stunning view, crisp...
Overpackhack
Delightful stay Great stay at the cottages at lake Hayes. Each of the cottages are tastefully done, great big sliding windows capturing the best views. Warm, lots of light, spacious bedrooms with ensuites. Perfect for family visits or friends. So close to Amisfield, Akarua, arrowtown and...
Woods295
Always the best sleep and beautiful spot to recharge reconnect and restart
Royal
The PERFECT stay! So many pretty things all in one package! The view of the beautiful lake, the inside interior, the artwork, even the landscaping... it's all so aesthetically pleasing. Not only was the cottage so warm and cozy upon arrival, but all the floors are heated and the fireplace...
Coastal707292
We loved staying at The Cottages Lake Hayes. Well appointed with beautiful art, comfortable bed, and a well-appointed kitchen area. We stayed in cottage Moke, named after a lake in the area. The color scheme was to our taste, as each cottage has its own identity. Loved the location just below...
April
We stayed at Hope Cottage for three nights. The cottage is very comfortable and the decor is superb. Having a private spa tub was excellent and it was a great way to end the day, soaking in the tub watching the sun go down, while enjoying some great Pinot Noir. The outlook to Lake Hayes is...
Jennie
Loved it! Stunning spot! We stayed in Alta, one of the five cottages they offer. We absolutely loved everything about it. Amazing setting and clever layout to offer the incredible scenery. Had a few fresh nights and the cottage kept us nice n snug. Fresh eggs, handwritten postcard, the...
Vinny
A luxury stay The Cottages at Lake Hayes was the perfect accommodation booking I have ever chosen. The immediate reply when enquiring about my stay made is simple and clear. The communication was available the entire stay and the quality of each cottage was 100% best value. The decor and...
Taane
The cottages are very spacious, beautifully designed, and decorated. They are in a wonderful location overlooking Lake Hayes, close to both Arrowtown and Queenstown. I would recommend the cottages for a long weekend.
Jason
These cottages are the best! Spectacular view over the lake & spaciously set up with a great outdoor fire pit for evening drinks. Modern design inside with great window seats and large windows that open up. Awesomely comfy beds! We took 3 cottages for a girls weekend, location near Arrowtown...
Ange