Inside celebrities' dream Queenstown and Wānaka homes

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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

Gill South
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When A-list celebrities stay in Queenstown and Wānaka, privacy is their top priority, leading them to favour secluded properties with dramatic views over public lakefronts. According to luxury accommodation provider Touch of Spice, stars prefer modern homes featuring steel, glass, and schist.

High-end properties like Lodge at the Hills offer unique amenities such as soundproof music rooms and wellness spaces. Celebrities seek a blend of local character with the luxury comforts they are used to, including spa-style bathrooms and premium finishes.

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

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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Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist