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Our Luxury Villa Collection
A stay at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is an escape to pure paradise.
Our High Country Estate and Luxury Villa Collection is situated on 66 hectares, nestled between the turquoise blue waters of Lake Pukaki and the majestic Ben Ohau ranges. It is on the doorstep of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area, a place of unsurpassed beauty and natural wonders.
We are within 2-3 hours’ scenic drive of Wanaka or Queenstown and just 40 minutes from Takapō/Lake Tekapo. Our four on-site helipads offer direct helicopter access to your villa.
From our Lakeside Villas, enjoy uninterrupted views up Lake Pukaki to the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest and most revered mountain. Ashley Mackenzie Villa also includes private access to the Fantail Spa, including outdoor hot tub, sauna, massage room and exercise facilities. Villa Puaka includes its own private outdoor spa pool.
Our Moraine Villas overlook the tawny golden landscape of the legendary Mackenzie Basin and the Ben Ohau mountain ranges. These two villas, Villa Matariki and Villa Tautoru, include their own private outdoor spa pools.
All villas offer peaceful privacy and are finished to the highest standard of warm, comfortable luxury. Each villa comprises two bedrooms, with king or twin bed configurations, and can accommodate a maximum of four guests.
Lakeside Villas
Lakeside Villas
Moraine Villas
Moraine Villas
During Your Stay
Your stay here is a chance to relax and take time out from a busy lifestyle full of distractions. Whether you seek out a new adventure in our beautiful region, or choose to relax and simply be, you’ll find your perfect escape at the Retreat.
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Upcoming Events at the Retreat
Upcoming Events at the Retreat
We are continually innovating to bring you fresh, exciting experiences with our special events at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Purchase your tickets or reserve your spot on our website, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Billion Star Dining
Date: By Arrangement
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
We created the Pukaki Wine Cellar and Observatory to share the beauty of the Dark Sky Reserve with our guests through ... More →
Astrophotography
Date: By Arrangement
Time: 8pm in Winter | 9pm in Summer
Join us for a unique dark sky experience in our Pukaki Wine Cellar and Observatory. Not only will you witness and ... More →
Tastes of Nature Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
Date: By Arrangement
Time: By Arrangement
To dine at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is to savour the tastes of nature. Let our private chefs show you how to select, ... More →
Stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory
Date: Multiple
Time: Summer 9.30pm | Winter 8.30pm
Join us for a unique dark sky experience in the Pukaki Wine Cellar and Observatory. This is a fun, informative and ... More →
Gift Voucher
Date: By Arrangement
Time: By Arrangement
Celebrate any occasion with a gift voucher, whether you'd like to treat someone to stay in one of our luxury villas, ... More →
Kiwi Christmas Dinner
Date: Monday 25 December
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Christmas Day with us and enjoy good food and company. Join us in our luxury Moraine Lodge and indulge in a ... More →
Fine Dining at Moraine Lodge
Date: Bookings Essential
Time: 7:30pm
We extend a warm welcome to day guests wishing to join us for a 4-course Fine Dining culinary experience at Mt Cook ... More →
Seasonal Photography
Date: By Arrangement
Time: By Arrangement
An experienced photography guide will take you to the Retreat's most iconic spots and let you capture all of its ... More →