THE FACTS ABOUT BLANKET BAY

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The open-air 'window' of the heated lap pool at Blanket Bay lodge offers a stunning outlook to Lake Wakatipu and the Humboldt range. The retreat has just 12 rooms and is a spectacular 50-minute drive from South Island's adventure centre, Queenstown. It lies close to a quiet valley, aptly named Paradise, in the heart of Lord of the Rings country the magnificent landscape took a lead role in Peter Jackson's recent film trilogy. CONTACT 00 64 3 442 9442; www.blanketbay.com