Places to stay near Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Hawea Country Hut - mountain views & stars galore

Take it easy at this unique country cabin. Breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and farmland. Soak in the outside bath. Close to Lake Hāwea hiking and biking trails. Boating and Cardrona and treble cone ski fields. The township of Wanaka with its many award winning restaurants and cafes is only 20km away. The cabin is warm and cozy, sunny, wood burner & heat pump. location is nestled between Grandview and Lake Hāwea station. We have no light pollution making for incredible stargazing.

Central Oasis, Tiny Home, Views & Spring Water

Idyllic Tiny Home with sunny deck overlooking a natural rock pool with flowing spring water <1km walk to town centre and lake edge Queen bed in open plan living room plus a double bed in loft (accessed by a fixed ladder) Stunning floor to ceiling glass overlooking local mountain ranges and peak views of Lake Wanaka Dedicated work space, Kitchenette, washing machine, shower, basin, toilet Privacy from main house adjacent on property Unique natural experience at a centrally located tranquil place

Minaret retreat , Californian king bed

Welcome to Minaret - you'll enjoy a cozy and private stay in beautiful Wanaka. Our retreat offers stunning mountain and lake views, a beautiful park-like garden, and private external access. You'll sleep soundly on our comfortable Californian king bed, and have all the amenities you need, including a large flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave, hot plate, toaster, kettle and mini fridge. Just a few minute walk to the lake and tracks and plenty of parking for a car and the boat

Mount Gold Chalet~beautiful views, new Starlink wf

Only five minutes drive from central Wanaka, Mount Gold Chalet is a bespoke private and cosy retreat. The exquisite wooden open plan studio chalet nestles in native forest high above Lake Wanaka. Views of the lake and surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The perfect place to rest and relax amidst 1.8 hectares of native forest and gardens. We had some issues with Vodafone broadband where guests didn’t have a strong signal sometimes, so we have upgraded to fast Starlink wifi 😄

Spaxton Heights, Methven

Darling cottage at the top of 'Spaxton Heights'. Recently updated and situated at the quiet end of town with free unlimited WIFI. A short walk away from shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Queen bed, double/single bunk and a bunk bed. Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge with cozy log burner. Internal storage room for skis and gear. Off street parking and fully fenced property with garden. Perfect for families, couples, groups who enjoy their own space. Feel at home away from home

Lakeside Retreat in a Vineyard By Lake Dunstan

Welcome to Lakeside Retreat! Your luxurious Central Otago experience starts here staying at our stunning cottage with simply breath-taking panoramic views over Lake Dunstan and an epic backdrop of Mt Pisa. We are conveniently located in a boutique vineyard on the shores of lake Dunstan, Cromwell. Your very own wood fired hot tub available during your stay. 10 minutes drive from central Cromwell. 30 minutes drive from Wanaka and 55 minutes drive from Queenstown.

Contemporary Home on Aspinall

Great mountain views Quiet, private, off street, Central location, close to lake & town centre This modern, spacious home is from a semi elevated site with warm and comfortable living. Property fully fenced. MINIMUM 5 DAYS OVER New Year and peak times. Cleaning fee of $150. Linen hire fee $20 per guest. This is an additional charge. Pet fee $25 per pet per night.

Milky Way

Modern self contained cabin, built in 2017. Finished to a high standard for maximum comfort. The cabin sits on a back section behind a unique log home on a peaceful residential street. Located just 500m from the village centre, where you'll find a selection of restaurants and cafes, a supermarket, a post office, a tavern and a selection of other shops.

R&R with mountain views

Have fun with the whole family at this stylish place. 2.5kms from town. 30 minutes easy walk or a 10 bike ride to town. Meanwhile at the cottage there us plenty of room and peaceful surrounds. Sit on the patio on watch the mountain views or the beautiful night sky ✨