Events and Activities

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Events and Activities

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

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Experiences that offer you time together with family and friends in the company of leading figures in food, wellness and stargazing.

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Christmas Day Lunch at The Moraine

Celebrate with us at The Moraine on 25 December with a refined Christmas lunch by the Retreat’s awarded chef team.

Ashley Mackenzie Luxury Villa

Dark Sky Stargazing at Pukaki Observatory

A stunning night tour of the world-famous Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

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Dusk to Dark Stargazing

Watch the sunset over Aoraki Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki, then watch the stars light up the sky.

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Billion Star Dining

Treat yourself to the Chef’s Tasting Menu followed by a stargazing experience at Pukaki Observatory.

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Chefs Tasting at The Moraine Restaurant

6-course fine dining using local produce and flavours to showcase our region.

Ashley Mackenzie Luxury Villa

Astrophotography

Learn how to use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera to take incredible nightscapes in a ‘gold tier’ Dark Sky Reserve.

astrophotography workshop at mt cook lakeside retreat

Luxury Villa Accommodation

A stay at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is an escape to pure paradise in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island.

Special Occasions and Meetings

The Moraine provides the perfect, elegant setting for any special occasion, gathering or event.

Weddings and Elopements

Make your wedding the experience you’ve always dreamed of.

 We invite guests of the Retreat and visitors
to the region to take time to simply be together within the beautiful surroundings of the Retreat!

Each experience is built on our ethos of wellness, connection with nature, rest and rejuvenation. Fine food and wine, a spirit of fun and a sense of well-being are the focus. We are continually innovating to bring you fresh opportunities to engage with the best the Mackenzie region has to offer.

Most experiences require advanced ticket purchase or registration and are perfect as a surprise gift for a friend, colleague or loved one.

An exceptional experience. My husband and I have been lucky enough to stay in some really beautiful places on our travels but nothing quite matches this. We honestly could not fault one aspect of it. From the incredibly lovely apartment, to the majestic view, to the incredible bathroom, to the view through the french doors from the bed, to the outdoor sitting area – enjoying all the lovely drinks and welcome fruit and cake that were on offer – watching their ducks and sheep as the sun set over the mountains. The meals were something else. All delivered to your private apartment and straight onto your (already set) table. The food was first class. Every mouthful amazing. The fridge was full of lovely drink options and there was even complementary gin and whiskey (and mixers) and a bottle of bubbly. My husband and I even used the hot tub which, on a cold night, was an incredible experience. We also went for a lovely long walk through their extensive grounds. They did have a fire a few years ago but there is much to see and you are surrounded by nature. Everyone should have something so lovely to enjoy, even if its for one night. Truly exceptional.

Lucinda-A