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A celebrated five-star lodge on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, built from native timber and stone with the Southern Alps as a constant backdrop.
Blanket Bay manages to feel simultaneously grand and intimate, with stone fireplaces, considered interiors, and views that stop you mid-sentence. Accommodation ranges from rooms to generously proportioned suites, all finished to the standard the property’s reputation demands.
Dining is a serious affair. A daily changing five-course degustation menu showcases seasonal produce from Central Otago’s most respected local suppliers, with a kitchen that takes its ingredients and producers with equal seriousness.
Beyond the lodge, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Park are minutes away by helicopter, making Blanket Bay an exceptional base for the Southern Lakes region. Fly fishing, heli-hiking, and some of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery complete a picture that is genuinely hard to improve on.
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- A 1,000sqm private villa with four king suites, hot tubs, and lake views.
- Stone and timber staterooms with private living rooms and open fireplaces near the main lodge.
- A secluded owner’s residence among established gardens, ideal for groups wanting privacy and independence.
Accommodation
Lodge Room
The Lodge Rooms sit within the main lodge building, each with a private balcony framing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu and the Humboldt Mountains. Expect super-king beds, wooden floors, luxurious furnishings, and en-suite bathrooms with granite vanities, a separate shower, and a bathtub.
Lodge Suite
The Lodge Suites are the most generous rooms in the main lodge, finished in native New Zealand timber and stone with polished wooden floors, a stone fireplace, walk-in closet, and a private balcony overlooking the lake and mountains. En-suite bathrooms feature granite vanities, a bathtub, and a steam room shower.
Lodge Suite
A short stroll from the main lodge, the Chalet Suites offer a greater sense of seclusion set within magnificent grounds overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Built in the New Zealand colonial tradition with schist stone and old timber beams, each chalet features a private courtyard, stone fireplace, super-king bed, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom with granite vanities, a bathtub, and steam room shower.
The Villa
The Villa offers four magnificent guest suites centered around a grand Great Room, available as a two-bedroom option for up to four guests or exclusively for up to eight. Contact Blanket Bay directly for availability and pricing.
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Dining
Dining at Blanket Bay is anchored by a daily changing five-course degustation menu from award-winning chef Dan Reynolds, whose Euro Pacific style weaves bold global flavours into beautifully presented dishes built around the finest local produce.
Each evening begins with cocktails and canapes in the Den before guests move to the Grand Terrace for mountain and lake views in summer, or the fireside dining room in cooler months.
A wine cave, tasting room, and outdoor fireplace setting are available for more intimate occasions.
Experiences
Blanket Bay’s private helipad opens up one of the most compelling experience programmes in New Zealand.
Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Park are minutes away by helicopter, unlocking heli-skiing on untracked powder, fly-fishing on remote South Island rivers, and scenic flights over Milford Sound.
Closer to the lodge, jet boating the Dart River, horseback riding, hiking one of New Zealand’s Nine Great Walks, and five world-class golf courses within an hour’s drive ensure there is no shortage of ways to fill the days between exceptional dinners.
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