revive at mt cook lakeside retreat

Revive

Wellness and Rejuvenation

Step away from the hectic pace of life and take time to revive your body, mind and spirit.

We created Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat to be a place of beauty, peace, privacy and rest. The clear, starry skies, ancient glacial landscapes, fresh mountain air and vast open spaces of the Aoraki Mount Cook region inspired our wellness philosophy: Celebrate the power of optimism, make time for reflection and cultivate an active, engaged perspective on life.

Our wellness menu draws inspiration from our indigenous land and culture. Our treatments are based on holistic therapies connecting our guests to their Wairua (spirit) and to our natural environment, encouraging a sense of Hauora (wellbeing).

Wellness Offerings

Guests of the Retreat can enjoy a variety of wellness therapies and activities during their stay. From a relaxing massage in your private luxury villa, to a quiet and reflective walk through the trees – allow the beauty and peace of this special place to revive your whole being.

Fantail Spa at Ashley Mackenzie Villa

Guests staying at Ashley Mackenzie Villa have private and exclusive use of Fantail Spa. Named for small native birds, piwakawaka (or fantails) which frequent the area, Fantail Spa’s design captures a harmonious balance of energy and natural elements. Filled with light and open to lake and mountain views, the spa is inviting, warm and welcoming, and includes a sauna, outdoor hot tub, exercise room and massage room.

In-Room Massage Treatments

Our in-room massage treatments offer total relaxation in the privacy of your luxury villa. Like our other wellness offerings, our massage menu draws inspiration from our indigenous land and culture. These treatments are based on holistic therapies connecting our guests to their Wairua (spirit) and to our natural environment, encouraging a sense of Hauora (wellbeing).

Private Yoga Instruction

Our yoga instructor will guide you through private, tailored yoga sessions designed for your personal level of fitness and experience.

Spa Pools Filled with Artesian Water

Each villa at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat includes its own private spa pool, filled with water drawn from the Retreat’s artesian wells. This clear, pure water comes from the glaciers of Aoraki Mount Cook, not the lake, and is estimated to be 10,000 years old. The water is referred to as “The Tears of Aoraki.”

Tranquil Walks and Forest Bathing

Our estate features beautiful walking tracks, forested and with lake and mountain views. We’ve also created a special track to celebrate the Japanese practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. This practice focuses on simply being in nature, connecting with it through all our senses and allowing it to help us to be centred and present.

Active Recreation on the Estate

Guests are invited to enjoy the Retreat’s private tennis court, with tennis racquets provided. We also offer petanque, croquet, and an outdoor curling rink in winter.

Mind, Body and Spirit

Wellness, rejuvenation and renewal inspires everything we do. Go beyond a refreshing yoga session or a relaxing massage. From our fine cuisine created from fresh local ingredients, to our private stargazing explorations of the universe, you’ll find infinite possibilities to revive your mind, body and spirit.

Nourish

Your Body  →

Invigorate

Your Spirit  →

Explore

The Universe  →

Nourish

Your Body  →

Invigorate

Your Spirit  →

Explore

The Universe  →

Romantic isolated getaway
Wow wow wow… totally agree with all the other reviews. This place is magical and there are so many thoughtful touches provided such as the complementary bubbles, scotch and gin. You won’t starve as there is plenty of food. Nothing was an issue and we even asked the chef if he could cook us an Asian fusion meal one night. We stayed 3 nights with another couple and we each had a 2 bedroom villa. They locked off one of the bedrooms but it was so lovely having the entire villa to yourself. The villas are huge, as was the bathroom and bedroom … totally decadent. We rotated having dinners at each other’s villa and the chef would also drop off freshly baked bread and croissants at dinner. We also asked for bagels and salmon and poached eggs for breakfast and again this was no issue. There was no TV but plenty of magazines, jigsaw puzzles and games were provided. We absolutely loved our time here and would definitely return. It was the perfect location to do Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo and if you needed anything else, Twizel was only 7 mins drive away and they had a liquor store and mini supermarket. You could walk around the property which we did and there are some magical views of the lake. Personally I loved our villas which were side by side and had views of the mountain. It was so cool sitting in the spa watching the sun set … that was the highlight our stay as well as the open wood fire in the lodge which made it so cozy and warm.
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We regularly offer wellness events and wellness retreats lasting from one day to six nights. These retreats are an opportunity to step into a slower-paced world, to enjoy and experience life’s vitality and fullness. Give yourself the gift of time to be inspired, make memories and rejuvenate.

Matariki 9 Course Degustation Dinner

Matariki 9 Course Degustation Dinner

Date: 15 July 2023

Time: 6.30pm - 10pm

Trust the Chef Dinner Reservation

Trust the Chef Dinner Reservation

Date: By Arrangement

Time: By Arrangement

Stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory

Stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory

Date: By Arrangement

Time: By Arrangement

Billion Star Dining

Billion Star Dining

Date: By Arrangement

Time: By Arrangement

Tastes of Nature Cooking Demonstration and Lunch

Tastes of Nature Cooking Demonstration and Lunch

Date: By Arrangement

Time: By Arrangement

Matariki Dawn Celebration and Breakfast

Matariki Dawn Celebration and Breakfast

Date: Friday 14 July 2023

Time: 6am - 8.30am

Mothers Day High Tea at Moraine Lodge

Mothers Day High Tea at Moraine Lodge

Date: Sunday 14 May 2023

Time: 11am - 1pm