Spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge offers stunning views from every angle of the Remarkable, Cecil and Walter Peak mountain ranges.
Just seven minutes drive from Queenstown, Matakauri Lodge provides an alpine lakeside retreat nestled in one of the world’s most serenely beautiful landscapes.
The main lodge consists of a spacious lounge, dining and living areas, all with views of Lake Wakatipu. The lodge offers a range of indoor and outdoor dining options for guests, including superb private dining choices. Executive Chef Dale Gartland oversees superb cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar, setting a world-class table at Matakauri Lodge. The menu showcases the finest and freshest ingredients available in the Otago region, from organic local produce and artisan breads, to farm-raised New Zealand beef, lamb and mouth-watering seafood.
The lodge offers accommodation in 11 luxurious guest suites, with 8 situated in outlying cottages and 3 suites located within the main lodge. Every suite boasts its own private porch, bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with an oversized bath tub. The suites are nestled in a native forest overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountain panorama. Hi-tech gadgetry completes the picture with each room featuring Wifi internet, a fully stocked mini-bar, airconditioning, a flat screen TV, DVD player and a CD player with iPod connection.
Facilities abound at the lodge and these include a full service luxury spa, an outdoor infinity pool with Jacuzzi and sauna and a fully equipped fitness centre. Walking trails through the stunning natural scenery can be enjoyed on foot or horseback and the area is home to excellent fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, water sports, adrenaline adventure sports, wine tours and scenic flights.
Matakauri Lodge is the sister property to award-winning luxury lodges; Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. With such a fine pedigree and within easy reach of New Zealand’s adventure capital, Matakauri Lodge is one property not to be missed










