🌟TIME to celebrate🌟

We are very proud to share that the Retreat has made TIME’s influential 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list!

We are still pinching ourselves with the news that we have been selected to be included in TIME’s list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2024! 🌏

This annual list highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. We are the only accommodation provider to be featured from New Zealand. TIME specially acknowledged the Retreat’s Billion Star Dining experience in this year’s list. Regarded as New Zealand’s premier ‘star-grazing’ experience, Billion Star Dining combines exceptional cuisine and guided stargazing in the Retreat’s purpose built Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory.

Our team has worked tirelessly to create and deliver exceptional accommodation, stargazing, cuisine and wellness experiences. we are absolutely thrilled to be included it reaffirms what our guests have been telling us for years.

Click here to view the full list and read our story.

Amazing retreat. My wife and I stayed at this fabulous lodge and it turned out be one of the best places we have ever stayed in the world. The proprietors, Kaye and Luke, were fantastic. The views and facilities were stunning. Food and wine was magnificent. Service was excellent. This is a must-visit place in the South Island of New Zealand. Incredible views of Mount Cook. Cannot say enough about this special place.

Rory

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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.