Queenstown's ultimate lakeside hideaway, Matakauri Lodge and member of the South Pacific's exclusive collection of luxury accommodations, Navigate Oceania, announced that it will open the Matakauri Grand Villa in February 2008. A four-guestroom twin level luxury villa designed to appeal to families and larger groups offering the ultimate in space and privacy while enjoying sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown's renowned rugged peaks.

Located just metres from the main lodge, the two-level Matakauri Grand Villa comprises four guestrooms, with two large "villas" on the upper level, and two suites on the lower level. The Matakauri Grand Villa is designed with unequalled flexibility in mind, with discreet configuration options as two two-bedroom villas or as four separate guestrooms. All guestrooms are tastefully-appointed, each with magnificent 180-degree views, underfloor heating, fire places, king/twin beds, separate living areas and private balconies.

"The Matakauri Grand Villa offers accommodation options that echo luxury, flexibility and privacy, be it for families enjoying quite city escapes, or friends looking for the ultimate Queenstown adventure hideaway," said Grant Alley, Matakauri Lodge General Manager.

The Matakauri Grand Villa officially opens on February 15, 2008 and is now accepting bookings. The tariff starts from NZ$3690 for the 2-guestroom configuration and NZ$5906.00 for the entire villa, per night inclusive of GST. Visit Matakauri Lodge's website at www.matakauri.co.nz .