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Stay 3 Winter Wonderland Offer
Available for a limited time only, stay 3 nights in any of the luxurious one or two bedroom Villas and receive a complimentary guided stargazing experience in The Observatory one evening during your stay.
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Stay 3 Winter Wonderland Offer

Available for a limited time only, stay 3 nights in any of the luxurious one or two bedroom Villas at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat and receive a complimentary guided stargazing experience in The Observatory one evening during your stay. 

With longer nighttime hours, star gazing is at its best in the unparalleled skyscape of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Also included is a gourmet three course dinner and breakfast daily and your Villa features a fireplace, private outdoor hot tub and stunning landscapes of the mountains or Lake Pukaki. The onsite Observatory, wine cellar, ice curling rink and scenic walking and biking trails offer plenty to see & do to. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is close to a number of snowfields for a day in the mountains or take off from the helipad to explore ancient glaciers, experience heliskiing or a spectacular champagne picnic. Families welcome!

Offer subject to availability from 1 May 2025 – 31 August 2025.

Minimum 2 guests / maximum 4 guests.  Reservations email:  reservations@mtcookretreat.nz

 

Package Inclusions

        • Complimentary Stargazing Experience per person
        • Applicable to a three night stay in your choice of any one of the luxurious one and two bedroom Villas.
        • Beautiful mountain or lake views
        • Drawing room with open fire
        • One or two bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom
        • Choice of villa dining each evening (3-course) or lodge dining (6-course Chef’s Tasting Menu).
        • Gourmet breakfast daily
        • A bottle of sparkling New Zealand wine on your arrival
        • Private outdoor hot tub filled with artesian water
        • On the estate you will have use of the tennis court, pĂ©tanque and walking tracks
        • Opportunity to try curling on our curling rink

Does not apply to existing bookings, may not be used in conjunction with another package. Based on availability.  In the event of inclement weather (rare) and the Stargazing Activity cannot proceed, the activity cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred.

Check availability and book online or please email reservations@mtcookretreat.nz / phone +64 22 1822 197

 

Sample Itinerary – From Christchurch

Sample Itinerary – From Queenstown

 

Image Gallery

 

yoga at mt cook lakeside retreat
spa bath soak moraine villas
yoga at lake pukaki
wellness retreat on the lawn at ashley mackenzie villa
private fantail spa at ashley mackenzie villa
with guests on the alps 2 ocean cycle trail near mt cook lakeside retreat
gentle cycling on alps 2 ocean cycle trail near mt cook lakeside retreat
luke and kaye enjoying the alps 2 ocean cycle trail
yoga calss in beautiful lodge
Forest Bathing Track and Glacial Mill
hooker valley track glacier walk

 

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.