Are you looking for a range in accommodation, Queenstown, NZ? Garden Court Suites and Apartments can provide you with exactly that; choose from there One Bedroom Apartments, Two Bedroom Apartments & Studio Suites.

Our range of suites and apartments provide views, and balcony or courtyard that have quality facilities and services to add to your personal touch.

The Garden Court Suites & Apartments are not only ideal and centrally located for ideal accommodation Queenstown NZ but they are come with a tranquil courtyard capturing the all day sun with attractive views of Lake Wakatibu and its neighbouring mountains.

Great Value accommodation in Queenstown NZ, value for money and personal services are our main principles.

We are glad to offer the highest level of care and quality advice on adventures for our visitors at Garden Court.

We provide excellent services to help you enjoy your stay and where possible, we will book and secure tickets for your activities.

Some of the activities in Queenstown are:

The memorable skiing and snowboarding that is offered at the local resort of Coronet Peak .

Jet boating on the Shotover river with Shotover jet is the world’s most exhilarating jet boat ride! Don’t miss it if you want to experience the enthusiasm of powering through the deep Shotover river canyons.

Past stony outcrops, the driver proficiently whips the shotover jet and maneouvers the boat into a ‘trademark’ Shotover Jet 360 degree spin.

There is no more exciting way to view the magnificent scenery than by taking a steamer boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu than on board the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship.

The TSS Earnslaw also known as the ‘Lady of the Lake’ is treasured by the people of Queenstown as she continues transports goods to remote settlements and conveys passengers on the beautiful Lake Wakatipu since 1912.

To be part of New Zealand’s America’s Cup History, sail on Lake Wakatipu on NZL 14. Join the crew and take pleasure in the ride.

The mainsail is hoisted 115ft to the top of the pole by the grinding team once NZL 14 motors out past the historic white beacon at the entrance to Queenstown Bay and is off the dock.

The wonderful sights of the rugged mountain ranges can be seen as the yacht sails across the glistening waters of Lake Wakatipu.

With no doubt, so much can be offered in Queenstown and we will always recommend exhilarating activities to give you an enjoyable stay whatever your preference may be.

Garden Court Suites & Apartments are comfortably homely for those who prefer independence and relaxation.

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The Art Deco period was from 1925 until 1939 . It was an art design used in buildings and interior design but also influenced things like fashion, paintings and film.

The basis of the Art Deco style is that of recurring mathematical geometric designs. This lead to elegant designs that were very streamlined with stepped forms and sweeping curves. These have been used to great effect in stunning Art Deco Mirrors.

But why is it called “Art Deco”? It was not called Art Deco in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The Art Deco term comes from a exposition that was held in Paris in 1925, the exposition being named “Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes”. The actual term Art Deco however did not become the prevalent term to describe this style until 1968 when art historian Bevis Hillier released the book Art Deco of the 20s and 30s”

Art Deco became unpopular in the 1940’s because it was regarded as gaudy and was linked to luxury. Art Deco has however had a resurrection since the 1980’s and has become increasingly popular due in part to the mathematical and intricate shapes that could be created using computers and their increasingly shophisticated graphic design capabilities.

Napier, which is found in the Hawke’s Bay of New Zealand, has a stunning collection of Art Deco buildings. Every year thousands of people go to Napier in February to celebrate its Art Deco heritage and history.

Napier is a port city with a population of about 58,000. It is often linked to Hastings City and thus called Napier-Hastings. Napier was named after Sir Charles Napier who was a Commander-in-Chief in India was thought of as a hero after the Battle of Meeanee in the Indian province of Sindh. There is even a suburb of Napier named Meeanee after this battle.

On 3 February 1931 Napier was hit by an earthquake that flattened the town. There were 258 people killed either by buildings collapsing by fires that broke out because of the earthquake. The town centre was then rebuilt using the Art Deco style which was popular during this period of time. Interestingly Napier became larger because of the earthquake. The earthquake raised 40km squared of land.

Although some of the buildings have now been replaced, most of the buildings remain and have become recognized as unique. From the 1990’s the buildings have been protected and restored to their former glory.

Napier is now regarded as one of the best preserved Art Deco towns, along with Miami Beach. The Art Deco in Napier is so unique and stunning that is was the first cultural site in New Zealand to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Other cities with stunning Art Deco buildings are Valencia, Havana and Rio De Janerio.