In Queenstown, a hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book not just a suite, but sometimes the whole hotel. No expense has been spared for this luxury accommodation in Queenstown. ROKI Collection has been attracting visitors from New Zealand and overseas - most generally staying at least four to five nights, McAteer said. Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism chief executive Mat Woods said it was exciting to see the private sector's confidence in Queenstown as a luxury destination. Mat Woods said despite the flurry of new, upscale services in the district, Queenstown was still popular with backpackers.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 08, 2026 22:33 UTC