Lake Pūkaki Archives - Mackenzie Region, New Zealand

Moraine Lodge

Written by Jason on July 18, 2024.

To dine at Moraine Lodge is to savour the tastes of nature. Step into an uncomplicated world where food is real, the soil, air and water are pure and your dining experience is designed to honour those elements to the fullest. Located at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, the cuisine is rooted in what comes from their large vegetable garden and the local suppliers of the region. Guests have described their dining experience there as “foodie heaven.” The cuisine playfully wanders the line between refined and rugged, borrowing from both fine dining and simple whole foods defined by freshness and the natural...

Pūkaki Wine Cellar & Observatory

Written by Jason on June 27, 2024.

Pūkaki Observatory and Wine Cellar is located at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat at Lake Pūkaki. Located in the heart of the gold status Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the observatory is set in a rural location with absolutely no light pollution. You are invited to take a tour of the universe using the latest technology for star gazing and astrophotography. Designed as a personalized small group viewing experience, the dark sky becomes yours to explore. Starting in the wine cellar you will be treated to a tot of whisky from the carefully curated collection or a glass of wine from...

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Written by Jason on January 17, 2023.

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is set in a forest wilderness, nestled between the turquoise blue waters of Lake Pūkaki and the majestic Ben Ōhau ranges. It is right on the doorstep of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park located in the beautiful and unique Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Offering 3 luxury villa accommodations, the Retreat is a luxury lodge with onsite facilities including Moraine Lodge wedding & events venue, an observatory wine cellar, tennis court, and 5kms of walking tracks. 2-3 hours drive from Queenstown and 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo. Lakeside Villas Overlooking the turquoise-coloured...

Lakestone Lodge

Written by Jason on December 22, 2022.

Lakestone Lodge is exclusively positioned on the southern shores of Lake Pūkaki with some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The off-grid eco-lodge has been designed to maximise the panoramic views. Every room and bathroom share stunning views northward over Lake Pūkaki to the Southern Alps. On calm days New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, can be seen reflected in the turquoise glacial waters of the lake. In contrast, mountain storms rolling in over the alps can be viewed from the comfort and warmth of this luxurious lodge. In the evenings, after watching the sun...

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Moraine Lodge

Pūkaki Wine Cellar & Observatory

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Lakestone Lodge

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