Trade Hub Location: Lake Pūkaki

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

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...

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Lakestone Lodge

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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