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Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago

Perched high on a peaceful ridge, Hawk House (Te Rangi Kahu) commands sweeping views over Central Otago’s awe-inspiring landscape. A striking modern retreat, it’s designed for connection, comfort, and calm—where architecture and nature meet in harmony.

Its distinctive rooflines, echoing a mother hawk and her chick in flight, stretch gracefully toward the vast southern sky. This clever design isn’t just beautiful—it’s symbolic, thoughtful, and award-winning.

In 2019, Hawk House soared to national acclaim at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, taking home Supreme House of the Year, the Craftsmanship Award, and the title of Most Outstanding Residential Project in New Zealand. Celebrated for its bold vision, environmental sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail, it’s a home that sets a new standard in design and build quality.

Built into the hillside and clad in rugged Otago schist, Hawk House feels like it belongs—part futuristic haven, part homage to the wild beauty of Middle-earth. It’s your modern-day hobbit-style hideaway, seamlessly embedded in the land that inspired The Lord of the Rings.

Located in the tranquil hills of Queensberry, the home blends sleek contemporary design with the raw beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. Floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out, capturing ever-changing vistas of rolling hills, vast skies, and, in winter, the snow-draped St. Bathans Range glowing pink at dawn and dusk.

With three bedrooms and bathrooms in the main house, plus a flexible adjacent studio that has served as a guest room, yoga space, or creative retreat, Hawk House is ideal for families, couples, or small groups. It’s especially well-suited for groups looking to explore Wānaka, Cromwell, and the wider Central Otago region—offering both privacy and shared spaces, all just a short drive from world-class lakes, trails, wineries, and adventure.

Sip local Pinot Noir by the fire. Watch hawks wheel through the sky. Let time slow down.

With a designer kitchen, spacious living areas, and thoughtful touches throughout, Hawk House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to return to.

Come for the views. Stay for the stillness. Hawk House is your sanctuary in Central Otago.

Property manager

New Zealand Sothebys International Realty Luxury Rental Homes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

382621

About the area

Map
Queensberry, Otago

What's nearby

  • National Transport & Toy Museum - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Warbirds & Wheels - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Puzzling World - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 32 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luggate Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Queensberry Bistro & Pantry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lazydog Restaurant & Cellar Door - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amisfield - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Merino Shop - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from DOC Trailhead and within 12 miles (20 km) of Warbirds & Wheels and Wānaka Beerworks. Crossfire Wānaka and National Transport & Toy Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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