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Mother’s Day Warmth & Wellness Escape
Gift your mother a three night escape to the Mackenzie high country for a wellness retreat overlooking Lake Pukaki. This luxury package includes restorative massages, fine dining at The Moraine, and private stargazing under some of the clearest skies on earth.
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Mother’s Day Warmth & Wellness Escape

For bookings during 1 May to 30 August 2026

This Mother’s Day, gift time to rest, restore, and be quietly cared for.

Escape to the stillness of the Mackenzie high country for a Warmth & Wellness Retreat at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Set beneath vast alpine skies overlooking Lake Pukaki and Aoraki / Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau ranges, the estate offers space, calm, and gentle indulgence. A place where mothers can truly rejuvenate.

Stay in your own private luxury villa, where roaring fires glow through cool alpine evenings and your outdoor hot tub is filled with the Retreat’s pure artesian water. As night falls, step outside to experience some of the clearest star-filled skies on earth.

During your stay, enjoy a restorative massage designed to ease body and mind, followed by slow moments beside the fire, quiet walks across the estate, and nourishing cuisine at The Moraine restaurant.

 

Mother’s Day Warmth & Wellness Escape includes:

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in the luxury villa of your choice 
  • A one hour restorative wellness massage per adult
  • On one night of your stay, join us in the Pukaki Observatory for a dark sky stargazing experience
  • Private outdoor hot tub filled with artesian water
  • Roaring fireplace in every villa
  • Estate access to walking trails and quiet alpine landscapes
  • Dark Sky Reserve stargazing beneath the Mackenzie night skies based on availability
  • Multi-course refined dining experience at The Moraine each night
  • One hikers or light lunch per each full day of your stay delivered to your villa. 
  • A bottle of sparkling New Zealand wine on your arrival.
  • Each morning a nourishing breakfast.
  • On the estate you will have use of the tennis court, petanque, and walking tracks.

Lakeview Villas

Ashley Mackenzie Villa 2 bedroom (up to 4 people) $13800 

Ashley Mackenzie Villa 1 bedroom  (up to 2 people) $10395

Villa Puaka 2 bedroom (up to 4 people)  $12400 Puaka  

Villa Puaka 1 bedroom (up to 2 people)   $8995 Puaka 

Moraine Villas (Mountain Views)

2 bedroom (up to 4 people)  $ 9400 

1 bedroom (up to 2 people)  $ 5995 

 
This experience is offered as a package, and individual elements are non-refundable, including in the event that stargazing is unable to go ahead due to weather.
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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.