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Environmental Sustainability

Kohara Lodge has been built with environmental considerations in mind. The owners' main aim was to put the land back to the way it was once building had finished hence the design of the property incorporating the natural hillside, and re-planting the grounds with native New Zealand trees.

The architect's vision was to replicate the natural environment as much as possible. To this end natural schist stone from a local quarry was used and this was dry laid as much as possible and dry stacked. Recycled railway timbers have been used on the outside of the property and there is no paint anywhere on the exterior of the house.

The windows at Kohara Lodge all have Comfort glass to prevent glare and reflection, built in UV protection and 1½ glazing for energy efficiency.

Only eco-friendly cleaning products are used inside the house and there are recycling bins in the kitchen which guests are respectfully asked to use to limit the effect of their stay on the environment.

Concierge Services

Touch of Spice offers a complimentary local booking and information service to in-house guests. They can book activities, arrange in-house catering including private chefs, recommend restaurants and make reservations and book hire cars.

As property managers, Touch of Spice provide 24/7 contact in case of emergency.

Touch of Spice also provides a bespoke, personal concierge service - for an additional fee they can arrange in-house groceries, gourmet ‘heat and serve' meals, offer corporate assistance and provide a hosting service.

Queenstown

Queenstown is considered by many to be the adventure capital of the world and there is a vast array of extreme activities to try ranging from sky diving, bungy jumping, rafting, jet boating, hang gliding and river surfing.

More sedate activities include wine tours that take in some of the best New Zealand wineries, gold panning in Arrowtown, shopping in the boutiques of Queenstown, travelling on a vintage steam train or sailing across the lake on the 100 year old steamship.

Kohara Lodge is perfectly positioned for skiing being just a few minutes drive from the turn off to the Coronet Peak ski field and approximately 20 minutes drive from the turn off to the Remarkables ski field.

If you require any information on activities in Queenstown or assistance with booking, please contact Touch of Spice who will be delighted to assist.