Luxury Lodges and Bed And Breakfasts in Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook
Properties within the Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook area
Properties outside the Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook area
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Matuka Lodge
- Mt Cook/Twizel Guest and Hosted - 5 Star
An exceptional experience awaits those fortunate enough to discover the magic that is Matuka Lodge
Five star luxury in a tranquil rural setting 3 km from Twizel (gateway to the wonders of World Heritage listed Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park), halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Decorated with contemporary and antique furniture, original artworks and unique artefacts, Matuka Lodge has a casually elegant yet intimate atmosphere.
Every room in the Lodge overlooks the private trout pond and spectacular mountain scenery.
Nearby activities: Flightseeing, Scenic Attractions, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Heliskiing, Walking/Trekking, Fresh Water Fishing
Nearby popular destinations: Mount Cook
Mount Cook / Mackenzie Country
Location
Mackenzie Country is a high inland basin beneath the Southern Alps and Mount Cook, south west of Christchurch.
General
At 3,754m Mount Cook (its Maori name is Aoraki) is New Zealand's highest mountain. It towers above a splendid cast of massive snow-clad peaks that make up Mount Cook National Park. Nudging one side of Mt Cook is the mighty Tasman Glacier, a 30km giant and one of the longest outside the Himalayas. Discover a selection of boutique b&b and farmstay accommodation.
We recommend visitors take the route from Christchurch to Fairlie, and into Mackenzie Country where the road passes through a land of lakes, vast open spaces and golden, tussock-covered hills rolling towards the towering Southern Alps.
On the way you will pass turquoise glacial lakes such as Lake Tekapo, on whose shores is the stone Church of the Good Shepherd, which has a spectacular view of the Southern Alps framed by its altar window. Then on to Lake Pukaki and Twizel; Gateway to Mount Cook.
Main Attractions / Activities
Scenic flights from Lake Tekapo, Twizel and Mount Cook afford breathtaking views over the Southern Alps and countryside, with ski-plane landings on the Tasman Glacier providing an unforgettable experience. All ski options are available, including heli-skiing and ski touring, and guides are available for climbing.
Glorious mountain walks to suit every degree of fitness show off the park's rich flora, including the Mount Cook "lily", the largest buttercup in the world.
Don't Miss
Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo
Scenic flight and glacier landing
Hiking/walking in Mount Cook National Park
Main Centres
Fairlie - gateway to the Mackenzie Country and Mount Cook
Mount Cook Village - Mount Cook National Park Headquarters.
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