Discover the secret hideaway of Whare Kea, set in 60 acres of private farmland on the shores of Lake Wanaka, this stunning contemporary lodge provides the perfect base to explore New Zealand on a luxurious holiday.
The lodge comprises of six suites and deluxe rooms all with inspiring views overlooking the lake and mountains. With King-sized beds and floor to ceiling windows the lodge exudes spacious luxury and contemporary design. All rooms benefit from a large en-suite bathroom with bath and separate double shower complete with AESOP toiletries. For the ultimate in luxury New Zealand holidays, spend a few nights of your stay at the exclusive Alpine Chalet. Accessed via a scenic helicopter flight from the front lawn of the Whare Kea Lodge, the Chalet is located high in the Buchanan mountain range beside the Mount Aspiring National Park. This beautifully positioned Chalet is an extension of the luxury present in the Lodge yet provides a romantic seclusion in the heart of spectacular scenery.
Whare Kea offers a spectacular range of activities for guests to explore this beautiful area of New Zealand. Choose from beautiful lakeside walks, exciting mountain bike routes, excellent golf courses and relaxing winery tours. Spend a day kayaking or rafting on New Zealand's largest river, the Clutha. A short drive from Whare Kea is the Albert Town Bridge where you can join the 3 hour eco-rafting or kayaking tour downstream to the 'Red' Bridge. Along the way you'll see many trout in what are arguably the clearest river waters in the world.
The beautiful mountainous region surrounding Lake Wanaka is perfect for hiking. At Whare Kea there are many varied hikes to choose from catering to different abilities and areas you might want to explore. If you're staying at the Chalet explore the Dragonfly Peak hike, a moderate climb that will provide spectacular views right next to your accommodation.
In the winter months there is an exciting choice of snow activities close to Whare Kea. Two of New Zealand's best ski resorts Cardrona and Treble Cone offer fantastic conditions as does the Waiorau Nordic Ski area. A popular pursuit of all those journeying to Whare Kea in winter is the option of heli-skiing. As New Zealand's largest and oldest heliski operation, Harris Mountain heli-skiing offers unique trips with a choice of over 400 runs and 200 peaks. Experience this exhilarating activity as you choose from 2000 to 4000 vertical feet of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks to steep and gnarly chutes. Whare Kea is ideally located to accommodate heli-skiing as the famous Harris Mountains and Buchanans Range are right next door and you can be picked up from the lodge's front lawn.
After an exhilarating day exploring this spectacular area of New Zealand return to the Whare Kea Lodge and relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi with a glass of wine. Guests are catered for in the utmost luxury with outstanding cuisine prepared by the award-winning chef James Stapley. Using only the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce, James creates sumptuous yet subtle cuisine which will surpass the highest of expectations. Enjoy this unrivalled cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere at Whare Kea whilst admiring the fantastic views.
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