Blanket Bay's setting is picture perfect - an elegant yet rustic alpine lodge framed by a crystal clear lake and
majestic mountains.

Today's travellers come to Blanket Bay in search of peace and solitude from the outside world. A gateway to New Zealand's finest scenery and action experiences, our guests have a host of activities to choose from.

The Lodge at Blanket Bay sits in sprawling grounds on the bush-clad fringes of Lake Wakatipu. Built in the grand style of the finest alpine lodges and finished with native New Zealand timber and stone, the Lodge is a sanctuary of comfort.

From the moment you arrive, you will experience the uniqueness of Blanket Bay. The long driveway meanders across a green pasture where you will find sheep grazing. To your right are maginificent views of Mount Earnslaw. Winding down the road stunning views of Lake Wakatipu open up on your left. Straight ahead is the grandeur of the Humboldt mountain range, over which cross the world famous Greenstone and Routeburn tracks.


The setting is picture perfect - an alpine mountain lodge framed by majestic mountains and crystal clear lake. World class dining, a professionally equipped exercise facility, and a steam room and indoor spa, complement the extraordinary fishing, hiking, riding and water sports activities. Blanket Bay Lodge sets a new standard in New Zealand nature experience.



Five handsome lakeview rooms & three suites comprise the luxurious lodge accommodations, while an additional four suites in a pair of nearby chalets can be combined with adjoining living rooms. Each luxurious suite boasts a spacious living area, immense dressing room, stone fireplace, plush bath & breathtaking private terrace. The huge outdoor terrace is a perfect spot to relax and watch the red-gold sun set behind the magnificent snow-capped mountains. A stunning setting for breakfast or after dinner drinks under the stars. Sit in front of the massive outdoor fireplace, a magnet for conversation, and savour the warmth and enjoy the sweeping views down the lake.


Dining at Blanket Bay is simply exceptional. The setting is incomparable and the food extraordinary. Eat in one of two dining rooms or in the secluded private wine cave where you will savour the intense, sun-ripened flavours of Pacific Rim cuisine. The main dining room with lake-views and stone fireplace is comfortable yet cozy. An additional lake view private dining room with beamed ceiling and stone fireplace is also available for smaller groups of up to thirty persons.
 
Blanket Bay is a haven of comfort - a sanctuary from the outside world. We can provide you with endless ways to help restore your physical and spiritual well-being in this enchanted corner of New Zealand. Scenic helicopter flights, fly-fishing, lake fishing, jetboat ride on the Dart River, Heli-skiiing .. possibilities are endless. Immerse yourself in the Blanket Bay lifestyle.

* Prices are in New Zealand Dollars.
Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice.

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