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Exclusive Use of Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat
Host your next executive retreat or private corporate event at one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places!
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Capacity: Up to 22 guests for exclusive use

Accommodation: 5 Villas (single or king configurations)

Host your next executive retreat or private corporate event at one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places.  Exclusive use of Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers your organization total privacy and exclusive access to our 160-acre estate on the shores of Lake Pukaki. This is more than a meeting space; it is a world-class environment designed for deep focus, strategic thinking, and team renewal. Reserving the entire property includes exclusive use of all luxury villas, each featuring roaring fires and private artesian hot tubs for evening relaxation. The Moraine restaurant becomes your private dining room, serving refined estate-to-plate cuisine tailored specifically to your group’s schedule and dietary requirements. For a truly unique experience, the Pukaki Observatory is available for private stargazing sessions or as an inspiring venue for evening presentations under one of the world’s darkest skies.

Accommodation

Reserving the entire property includes exclusive use of all 5 luxury villas. Each villa features roaring fires and private artesian hot tubs for evening relaxation.

Meetings & Dining – The Moraine

The Moraine restaurant serves as your private dining room with refined estate-to-plate cuisine tailored to your group.

  • Board meetings and presentations: Capacity for up to 30 guests

  • Dining: Capacity for up to 36 guests

Inclusions

  • Luxury villa accommodation

  • Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival

  • A nourishing breakfast each morning

  • A multi-course Chef’s Tasting Dinner prepared daily by our culinary team

  • Free wireless internet access

  • Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, and croquet

  • Private sessions at the Pukaki Observatory for stargazing or presentations

  • Bathroom amenities, tea and coffee making facilities, and in-room treats

  • Free onsite parking

  • Daily servicing and nightly turndown service

  • Dedicated event coordination and personalized menu planning

  • Minimum 2 Night Stay
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Terms and Conditions

Payment Policy

A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to secure the booking.

The person making booking must be over 18 years of age.

Unless otherwise stated, a one-night deposit will be charged to your card on booking confirmation.

The balance of your stay is payable on arrival.

We accept payments in New Zealand dollars by MasterCard or Visa, Direct Debit or Cash.

Your credit card payment will be made via WindCave and an invoice / receipt will emailed to the email address you provide.  The WindCave privacy statement can be read here. 

 

Cancellation Policy

As a small lodge with only 4 villas our cancellation policy is rather strict.

Cancellations made up to 30 days prior to arrival will incur a charge of the first night’s accommodation. After that and in the case of a no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Bookings are non-refundable for any unused nights.

We highly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance.

 

Child Policy

Children are welcome at the Retreat, please be aware the Retreat is a rural environment with natural tarns and ponds, cliffs and forested areas.

 

Extra beds

Extra beds are available in Moraine Villas at an additional cost per night which includes dinner and breakfast provisions.