Seduced By the South Island
We’re excited to be featured in the LXRY LIST 2025 Magazine!
The original text is in Dutch so, with the help of Google Translate, here is what they said:
Star Grazing
Looking for a Great Option for Clients Traveling Through the Mackenzie in Early May?
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is among the best places worldwide for stargazing and THE location to experience the starry splendor is Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Located on a high mountain plateau on New Zealand’s South Island, this luxurious lodge on the edge of Lake Pukaki serves a menu to die for (that will make you want to lick your fingers!), including Manuka honey glazed salmon and finely marbled beef, served alongside raspberry puree and pink petals. When night falls, head to a nearby wine cellar adjacent to the only one the region’s observatory, where amateur astronomer Luke Paardekooper uses his advanced equipment
used to share with you Saturn’s rings, star clusters and distant nebulae in detail. Who knows, you may catch a glimpse of the elusive southern lights. A glass of whiskey or wine, to sip while you contemplating the universe is guaranteed.
