Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki - West Coast

New Zealand’s premier nature lodge is surrounded by the rainforests of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area on the pristine shores the Moeraki River. Located beside Highway Six between Franz Josef (1.5 hours) and Wanaka (2.5 hours). The inclusive Wilderness Lodge experience incorporates luxurious accommodation, delicious fresh food and an array of guided nature adventures. 

Twice daily shorter complimentary trips are a fun and relaxed way for guests to discover the forests, waterways and wildlife alongside local ecologist guides. Long trips (extra charge) are the best way to gain a deeper understanding of the NZ wilderness, see penguins and experience one of the most remote and wild corners of the country. Guests can also explore a network of walking trails on their own, borrow a kayak or fish for a renowned Lak Moeraki brown trout.

Family owned and operated, the property runs in partnership with Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass and has a strong conservation and environmental ethic.

Accommodation

Rainforest Room

Stylishly appointed guest rooms featuring sustainably source native timbers and rainforest views. Ensuite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh fruit and flowers & home baking. Configured with either (1 x King Bed) or (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Bed). Rooms with interconnecting doors available.

Riverview Rooms

The best in wilderness luxury. Modern, spacious and private with enchanting views down the Moeraki River Rapids. Sundecks, fireplace, ensuite bathrooms with spa bath/separate shower, tea/coffee making facilities, luggage storage, fresh fruit/flowers and home baking. Configured with either (1 x Super King Bed) or (2 x King Single Beds). Not available to children.

The Wilderness Lodge tariff includes:

Accommodation in the specified room type; high quality Riverside Rolleston Restaurant dinner; full continental and cooked breakfast; twice daily guided nature trips (around 1 hour duration); self guided walks network, stable guest kayaks, complimentary guest laundry, wifi.

Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass (Canterbury) is a stylish nature lodge set on a 4000 acre working sheep farm and nature reserve in the heart of the Southern Alps. The property is conveniently located midway between Christchurch and the West Coast and offers an inclusive experience incorporating luxurious wilderness accommodation, fresh local food and an exciting programme of guided nature and sheep farm adventures. 

Guests can explore 25km of private trails, join expert ecologist guides to search the neighbouring National Park for wildlife, experience life on working sheep farm and learn about grown super-fine merino wool. Family owned and operated, the property runs in partnership with Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki on the West Coast and has a strong conservation and environmental ethic.

Accommodation

Mountain View Room

Stylishly appointed guest rooms with superb views across the peaks of Arthur’s Pass National Park. Ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh fruit and flowers & home baking. Configured with either (1 x King Bed) or (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Bed). Rooms with interconnecting doors available.

Alpine View Lodge

The best in wilderness luxury. Separate to the main lodge, modern, spacious and private. Sundecks, fireplace, ensuite bathroom with scenic spa bath, tea/coffee making facilities, separate luggage storage, fresh fruit/flowers and home baking. Configured with either (1 x Super King Bed) or (2 x King Single Beds). Not available to children.

The Wilderness Lodge tariff includes:

Accommodation in the specified room type; high quality Mt Rolleston Restaurant dinner; full continental and cooked breakfast; twice daily guided sheep farm and nature trips (around 1-1.5 hours duration); access to 25km of private on-property forest, farm and mountain trails; complimentary guest laundry, high speed wifi.