When you tell us a little about the purpose of your visit, your hopes and dreams for this part of New Zealand’s South Island – we’ll help shape the moments around it, from choosing the right luxury accommodation to planning experiences that your group will love. Ask us anything about making your trip more relaxed, memorable and easy to organise:
We’ll help you find the right accommodation for your group: private villas, lakeside apartments, couples’ retreats, holiday homes and lodges across Wānaka, Queenstown, Hāwea and Central Otago.
Benefit from thoughtful recommendations from our locally based team for activities, tours and adventures as well as dining, private chefs, childcare, transport, and wellness.
With our help, create a plan for your stay, tailored to who you are travelling with and how you like to spend your time. Need us to book everything? We can do that too!
Every trip looks a little different. Browse by category to quickly find stays that match your group, your style and where you want to be.
Whether you arrive into Queenstown Airport or drive in from elsewhere in the South Island, we can help you plan the simple, stress-free way to reach your accommodation.
Fly into Queenstown and we will help you choose between private transfers, hire cars or shuttles to reach Wānaka, Queenstown or Central Otago.
From rental cars and SUVs to drivers and charter transfers, we can arrange transport that suits your group size, budget and comfort level.
We can share realistic drive times, suggested stops and the best ways to avoid busy periods on the road.
Central Otago’s seasons are distinct and beautiful. When you visit Wānaka and Queenstown will shape the kind of trip you have, and we can help ensure you’re here at the right time for what you want to see and do in the South Island. Not sure when to come? Tell us what you enjoy and we will suggest the best time of year for your trip.
Long, warm days, lake swims, boating, hiking and outdoor dining. Ideal for families and groups who love being outside.
Crisp mornings, golden trees and quieter trails. A lovely time for wine tasting, biking and slower-paced stays.
Snow on the peaks, ski fields open, clear days and cosy nights in. Perfect for ski trips, heli days and fireside dinners.
Longer days, blossoms and fewer crowds. Great if you want a mix of snow on the mountains and green valleys, plus shoulder-season calm.
From couples and small families to multi-generational extended families and large groups, we will match you with accommodation that fits how you actually travel. If you are unsure what will work best, share your group mix and we will shortlist properties that make sense for your numbers and how you like to sleep and socialise.
Think of Release NZ as your on-the-ground destination experts here to organise the details so you can focus on being together. If there is something specific you are imagining for your trip, ask us. If it is possible here, we will help make it happen with our in-house Travel Fixer service.
From relaxed family dinners to multi-course celebrations, we can arrange in-house chefs, catering and stocked fridges so you do not have to think about what is for dinner.
Trusted local babysitters and nannies so adults can enjoy a dinner out, a ski day or a wine tour, knowing the children are safe and well looked after.
Airport transfers, drivers, vehicle hire and on-call transport to make getting to and from activities simple, even for larger groups.
In-villa massages, yoga sessions and recovery treatments so you can unwind and reset without leaving your accommodation.
Local guides for hiking, biking, fishing, winery tours and sightseeing, planned around your pace, interests and energy levels.
Lift passes, ski hire, heli experiences, boat trips, biking and hiking days. We help you sequence it all so your week flows rather than feeling packed.
