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Inside celebrities' dream Queenstown and Wānaka homes
What Hollywood's A-listers look for when they're staying in the picturesque Queenstown and Wānaka area
31 March 2026
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Queenstown and Wānaka attract A-list celebrities who seek specific features in their luxury accommodation. According to experts like Touch of Spice, the number one requirement is absolute privacy, often ruling out more public lakefront properties.
Celebrities look for homes with dramatic views that also provide comforts like spa-style bathrooms, wellness areas, and unique entertainment spaces. Modern design using local materials like schist is highly valued, alongside seamless indoor-outdoor flow to embrace the stunning natural surroundings.
Jacqui Spice, founder and CEO of destination management company Touch of Spice
Lodge at the Hills is a favourite property amongst celebrities
Lodge at the Hills cellar dining room
The media and music room features state-of-the-art speakers, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
The living area is serene
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Top-selling LA property agent Jade Mills
Another one of the Touch of Spice properties, Homestead Bay, features stunning views and a stylish interior
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