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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 demand specific features in their luxury accommodation. According to experts like Jacqui Spice of Touch of Spice, privacy is the paramount concern, often ruling out lakefront properties.
Stars seek modern homes with dramatic views, steel, glass, and schist. Key amenities include:
- Spa-like bathrooms and wellness spaces
- Indoor-outdoor flow
- Theatres and wine rooms
Properties like the exclusive Lodge at the Hills exemplify this, offering ultimate comfort and seclusion.
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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