The Southern Lakes of the South Island is a region of diverse and magnificent landcapes, surrounded by several beautiful towns, Lake Wanaka and Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown. With a back bone of the Southern Alps, Mt Aspiring National Park and bordering Central Otago's incredible scenery, magnificent golf courses, world class Pinot Noir vineyards, breathtaking helicopter excursions, fly fishing, 4WD adventures and a myriad of experiences for everyone. The distinctive four seasons range from hot dry summer days to a spectacle of autumn colours. Winter sees the region transformed into a ski and winter holiday destination offering downhill skiing, cross country and heli skiing and a fabulous winter festival.
Wanaka
Lake Wanaka’s spectacular location at the foot of the Southern Alps with the wilderness of the Mt Aspiring National Park nearby makes it a magnet for outdoor lovers the world over, be this boating, hiking, climbing, skiing or mountain biking, just to name just a few. Lake Wanaka has a vibrant arts community of painters, sculptors, photographers, carvers, writers and more. Take an arts trail and visit them in their studios or see their work in the town's galleries. Mahu Whenua is a 20 minute drive from the township of Wanaka and Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, a short helicopter only transfer.
Queenstown
One hundred and forty years after the establishment as a gold mining camp, central Queenstown has transformed into a sophisticated cosmopolitan town, tucked into a picturesque bay on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, beneath majestic mountains. Adventurers, filmmakers, wine enthusiasts, world class golfers, Hollywood stars and US Presidents have all been drawn to this magical region and its intense alpine energy. Three lodges offer you a diverse choice of stay or exclusive villa experience all overlooking Lake Wakatipu including Blanket Bay located in Glenorchy or Matakauri Lodge, 7 minutes from downtown Queenstown. Eichardts is the only luxury urgan lodge in our collection located in the vibrancy of Queenstown's shopping, nightlife and cafe culture.
