Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
IN THE HEART OF TE WAHI POUNAMU
.......where the Tasman Sea and its Fiordland Crested Penguins meets the ancient rainforest
....Spectacular beaches that are home to fur seals and crested penguins, untouched lowland rainforests spread between pristine lakes and rivers which drain the snow capped Southern Alps.
Few places on earth can match the unique natural setting of the Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki in the heart of the 2.7 million hectares South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, Te Wahi Pounamu ( Maori translation: the place of greenstone jade)
You are invited to explore our tracks, canoe on Lake Moeraki and join our nature guides for journeys of discovery in one of the most wild and natural places left on earth.
The Lodge is a paradise for nature lovers and for those wanting a relaxing retreat away from the pressures of the modern world.
On arrival we give you a copy of our current activities programme, maps and information. Forget your car for a couple of days and settle in and explore.
Radiating from the Lodge is a network of rainforest and Tasman seacoast walks. In front of the Lodge there is a fleet of canoes for you to explore the Moeraki river and you can paddle the short distance up the river to the Lake.
Our guided activities programme changes every day.
Click below for a sample programme that shows some of the activities that may be offered when you visit.
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We invite you to enjoy our Complimentary GUIDED nature trips. Each day we have 2 activities each lasting about an hour each included in our tariff. For a list of these activities please click HERE.
We also have additional options available as listed:-
- A Walks Network that allows you to explore our self guided tracks at your own leisure - for more information click HERE.
- Guided walks with our guides that are Trips around the Lodge and further afield- for more information, click HERE.
- Exclusive Guided Trips - If you would prefer your own guide, book a day of 'exclusive guiding' - see Exclusive Guided Trips for further information on this option.
Enjoy one of our night walks to see the southern sky and look for glowworms
What a wonderful place! We really enjoyed our hike with John. Great food, company and hospitality. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable
Lauren and Bradley Chod, Washington DC - 22 April, 2009
Perfect combination of sea, forest, education and relaxation!
Randy and Cheryl Gore, Portland Oregon, USA - 25th January, 2009
Fabulous visit. Food was delicious. Loved the seacoast walk to see the seals and we even saw a penguin. Thanks to Ben for his guiding expertise.
Adam and Jill Barkin, Denver, USA - 21st December, 2009
As at Arthur's Pass a magical environment and lovely company.
Stella and David Trench, Maidstone, Kent, UK - 29th December, 2009
A lovely serendipitous place to stay. Penguins, night sky walks and glowworms complete the experience.
Alan and Sally Josling, Hampshire, England - 29 November, 2008