Luxury Hotel · New Zealand
The Lindis Lodge
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At a glance
A Two Michelin Key lodge sitting almost invisibly on the floor of one of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine valleys.
Deep in the South Island’s Ahuriri Valley, The Lindis Lodge occupies a 6,500-acre working farm in the New Zealand highlands, surrounded by tussock lands, wetlands, and the vast Ahuriri Conservation Park. The setting is extraordinary, and the lodge is built to match it. What sets The Lindis apart is the rare combination of total wilderness immersion and two Michelin Key hospitality, in a valley so remote it feels like New Zealand kept it for itself.
Accommodation spans two Master Suites, three Lodge Suites, and three architecturally striking Pods, all positioned to make the most of the valley’s panoramic silence. The cuisine takes a refined, contemporary approach to seasonal New Zealand cooking, built around local produce and garden harvests. What sets The Lindis apart is the rare combination of total wilderness immersion and world-class hospitality, a lodge that feels both remote and perfectly planned out.
World-class fly-fishing, horse trekking, and stargazing beneath some of the Southern Hemisphere’s darkest skies complete the picture. Reachable by road or private helicopter, The Lindis is a place you arrive at by choice, and leave having seen New Zealand as relatively few visitors ever do.
Highlights
- Two Michelin Keys, awarded by the MICHELIN Guide.
- Set on a 6,500-acre station in New Zealand’s remote Ahuriri Valley.
- Home to some of the Southern Hemisphere’s darkest skies for stargazing.
Accommodation
Master Suites
The Lindis Lodge’s two Master Suites look out across the sweeping Ahuriri Valley and come well appointed with super king beds, a double-sided gas fireplace, deep bathtub, and private outdoor seating.
Stays are fully inclusive, covering nightly drinks, canapés, multi-course dinner, daily breakfast, and a complimentary minibar.
Lodge Suites
The three Lodge Suites have floor-to-ceiling windows framing uninterrupted views across the Ahuriri Valley, with each room featuring a lounge area with fireplace, ensuite bathtub, private outdoor seating, and a super king bed.
The same inclusive package applies: nightly drinks, canapés, multi-course dinner, daily breakfast, and a complimentary minibar.
Pods
The Pods are architecturally striking standalone structures with mirrored glass on three sides and an outdoor bath, designed to put the valley landscape front and center.
A king-size bed, stargazing from the bath, and the same inclusive dining and drinks package make these the most immersive option on the property.
Further information
Travel
The Lindis Lodge is reached by private vehicle or helicopter, with the lodge’s reservations team on hand to arrange transfers from Queenstown, Wanaka, or Christchurch.
The nearest international airport is Queenstown, around 2 hours and 15 minutes by road. Self-drivers should note the final stretch is a gravel road, best suited to 4WD vehicles.
Cuisine
Cuisine at The Lindis Lodge draws heavily on the surrounding landscape, with ingredients sourced from the on-site garden, local suppliers, and sustainable catches including Tasman Bay Kingfish and Fiordland crayfish.
Each evening opens with pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the Great Hall before a multi-course dinner; breakfast and lunch are included daily.
The wine list is curated by an in-house sommelier, with the bar open all day for cocktails and complimentary pre-dinner drinks.
Reward of Remoteness
The Lindis Lodge is reached by private vehicle or helicopter, with the lodge’s reservations team on hand to arrange transfers from Queenstown, Wanaka, or Christchurch. The nearest international airport is Queenstown, around 2 hours and 15 minutes by road. Self-drivers should note the final stretch is a gravel road, best suited to 4WD vehicles.
The distance is the point. The Ahuriri Valley sits beyond the reach of day-trippers and passing traffic, which means the tussock grasslands, the river flats, and the vast Conservation Park beyond remain exactly as they should be. Guests who make the journey find a New Zealand that is the height of relaxation and luxury: the skies are darker, the silence is deeper, and the sense of scale is indescribable. For Out Of Office travelers accustomed to remote luxury, The Lindis sets a benchmark that very few properties anywhere in the world can match.
New Zealand
New Zealand sits in the South Pacific, roughly four hours flying time east of Australia. It comprises two main islands: the North Island, which is warmer, more volcanic, and home to the country’s two largest cities; and the South Island, which holds the fiords, the Southern Alps, the glacier country, and the luxury lodge scene that draws most international visitors.
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What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
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