Blanket Bay

Known as ‘New Zealand’s ultimate alpine escape’, Blanket Bay has received numerous accolades to justify the description of Conde Nast Travellers 6th finest hotel in Australasia and Nat Geo 100 hotels of a lifetime awarded as they celebrated 25 years.

Located at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, not far from Queenstown, the lodge offers a tempting choice of accommodation styles with just 12 rooms in total. There are lodge suites, lodge rooms, chalet suites and the luxurious Private Villa.

Guests can enjoy an intimate den, games room, spa, gym, jacuzzi, steam rooms, therapy suite and heated outdoor lap pool. Beyond the lodge, activities include guided fly-fishing, heli-flightseeing, jet boating and high-country horse riding. In winter, the local heli-skiing is extraordinary.

Dining at Blanket Bay is legendary. Acclaimed chef Dan Reynolds heads up a talented team delivering a daily changing tasting menu perfectly complemented by carefully selected local and international wines.