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Lake Hayes
Arrowtown
Arrowtown
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Jo & Calvin
Jo & Calvin
Wake to soft light on Lake Hayes. Each room is calm and bright, with its own ensuite, garden outlooks and everything you need to settle in.
Lake Hayes Paradise is our family home, with lake frontage at Lake Hayes. Walk down the lawn to the Lake Hayes Trail, take the kayak or paddleboards out, or relax on the terrace with the garden and mountain views. Listen out for tūī, fantails and bellbirds.
Meet Jo and Calvin, your local hosts and guides to a slow, easy stay at the lake.
Learn moreWineries, golf, Arrowtown and the Queenstown Trail, all within a few minutes of the door.
See the mapCheck-in times, parking, bikes and everything else you need before you arrive.
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“We want to share the spirit of the Wakatipu Basin with you.”
This is our family home with lake frontage at Lake Hayes. Calvin, our son and I live here, along with our two Maltese terriers and a cat. We live close to the Lake Hayes Pavilion, Amisfield, Mora, Ayrburn, Millbrook Resort, Gibbston Valley and Arrowtown.
We love e-biking, skiing, jet-skiing, golf and generally living the dream in this beautiful region. Calvin works from home, and we know the area really well, so just ask us for recommendations for activities, adventures and dining out.
Wineries, golf, Arrowtown and the lake are all within a short drive. Tap a place to find it on the map.
The Queenstown Trail runs right past the house, linking Lake Hayes with Arrowtown, the Kawarau River and the Gibbston wineries. Bring your bikes or hire them in Arrowtown.
Grades follow the NZ cycle trail scale (1 easiest to 6 extreme). Check track conditions with the Queenstown Trail Trust and DOC before you go.
Long light until after 10pm. Swim or paddleboard on Lake Hayes, ride the trails to Gibbston for a long lunch among the vines, then watch the sun go down over the lake from the terrace. Book wineries and restaurants ahead, as it's the busiest time of year.
The poplars and willows around the lake turn gold and the basin glows. It's a beautiful time for walks and bike rides, with Arrowtown's Autumn Festival in April and harvest under way at the vineyards. Calm, crisp mornings often bring perfect reflections on Lake Hayes.
Coronet Peak is 20 minutes away and The Remarkables about 40, with Cardrona an easy day trip. Expect crisp, clear days, frosty mornings and snow on the peaks around the lake. After skiing, warm up in the hot pools or by the fire at a cosy Arrowtown restaurant.
Blossom in the orchards, lambs in the paddocks and quiet trails before the summer rush. In our opinion, September is the best time for skiing: spring sunshine with plenty of snow still on the mountains.
Check availability and prices for your dates, and book securely through Booking.com.
See availability ↗Questions about rooms, dates or longer stays? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.
Check-in is between 2pm and 10pm, and check-out is by 10am. Let us know if you need to arrive early or leave late and we'll do our best.
Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, plus an electric kettle, tea and coffee, a hairdryer, a wardrobe and free toiletries.
Yes. There's free private parking on site and free WiFi throughout the property.
Absolutely. If you have bikes you can ride the trails straight from here, and the Lake Hayes Trail is just down the lawn. We also have a kayak and paddleboards for getting out on the lake.
Queenstown Airport is 8 km away, about 12 minutes' drive. We recommend a rental car so you can explore Arrowtown, Gibbston and the ski fields.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Please enquire with Jo and Calvin before booking and they'll be happy to help.
