Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Lake Pukaki, New ZealandMt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Lake Pukaki, New ZealandExperience the luxury of Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat – named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places to Stay 2024. Discover why we made the TIME World’s Greatest Places to Stay list 2024.
Luxurious private villa accommodation and
Michelin-quality dining set in the South Island’s
stunning Aoraki Mount Cook region.
Luxurious Private Villas
Stay in peace and privacy with uninterrupted views, either across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook, or overlooking the Ben Ohau Range.
Fine Dining
Experience Michelin-quality dining at Moraine Lodge, where we showcase the flavours of our region through our garden-to-plate philosophy.
Stargazing Experiences
Join our astronomers in our boutique Pukaki Observatory for an unforgettable journey under one of the world’s darkest and clearest skies.
Destination Weddings
The perfect setting for your dream wedding, with luxurious accommodation and a selection of beautiful venues to choose from.
Luxurious
Private Villas
Stay in peace and privacy with uninterrupted views, either across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook, or overlooking the Ben Ohau Range.
Fine
Dining
Experience Michelin-quality dining at Moraine Lodge, where we showcase the flavours of our region through our garden-to-plate philosophy.
Stargazing
Experiences
Join our astronomers in our boutique Pukaki Observatory for an unforgettable journey under one of the world’s darkest and clearest skies.
Destination
Weddings
The perfect setting for your dream wedding, with luxurious accommodation and a selection of beautiful venues to choose from.
Stay in peace and privacy,
in your own luxurious villa
with spectacular views.
All villas have a large central drawing room and dining area separating two bedrooms. Each bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom and a Super King bed that can be configured into two King Single beds for twin share. Villas are warmed by central heating, and the drawing room features a large open fireplace. Villas also include a private outdoor hot tub.
Lakeside Villas
The sweeping and iconic view over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.
Moraine Villas
Views over the Ben Ohau Range and the tawny landscape of the Mackenzie Country.
Special Offers
Browse our offers collection, and begin planning your own stay at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.