Location & Travel Notes
- Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki makes a natural stopping point along the South Island's West Coast, between the Glaciers & Wanaka/Queenstown.
- 90km (1 hr) south of Fox Glacier & 1.5 hours south of Franz Josef Glacier on Highway Six.
- 170km (2.5 hrs) north of Wanaka & 3.5 hours north of Queenstown
- A bus service between Queenstown/Wanaka & the Glaciers stops once daily (each way).
South Island Map
The Wilderness Lodges are located in two of the most wild and natural corners of New Zealand
Travel Times to South Island Destinations
| Approx. Travel Time | Destination (linked to google maps) |
| 1-2 hrs | Fox Glacier, Franz Josef |
| 2-3 hrs | Wanaka |
| 3-4 hrs | Queenstown, Hokitika, Greymouth |
| 4-5 hrs | Punakaiki |
| 5-6 hrs | Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass, Te Anau |
Travelling to/from Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
It is a comfortable 370km/5.5 hour journey to Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass up the spectacular West Coast, traversing rainforests, historic towns & mountains. See the route guides below.
Wilderness Lodge Route Guide - Arthur's Pass to Lake Moeraki (PDF)
Wilderness Lodge Route Guide - Lake Moeraki to Arthur's Pass (PDF)
Spend a few days at each Wilderness Lodge to truly experience South Island nature and wilderness.
Travelling to/from Queenstown & Wanaka
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is approximately 4 hours from Queenstown and 2.5 hours from Wanaka. The route guides describe this magnificent journey over the Haast Pass.
Wilderness Lodge Route Guide - Wanaka/Queenstown to Lake Moeraki
Wilderness Lodge Route Guide - Lake Moeraki to Queenstown/Wanaka
What to Bring...
The Lodge is open from September to May and enjoys mild temperatures and high sunshine hours even though annual rainfall is high. Every 3 or 4 days we usually get a burst of rain followed by clear, calm weather. Bring lightweight rain gear and good sturdy shoes/boots if you are keen for an active stay.
