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The second of New Zealand’s only two Wilderness Lodges sits on a working sheep farm and nature reserve, midway between Christchurch and the West Coast.
Nestled into a beech forest clearing, the lodge enjoys superb mountain views from every window. It offers stylish accommodation, excellent fresh and local food, and an exciting programme of guided activities.
The Lodge is located on SH73, the scenic mountain highway linking Christchurch and the West Coast.
Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass is a comfortable 370km (230 mile) six hour drive from Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki on the West Coast. You should plan to leave the Lodge by 9am to give yourself an hour or two at the Glaciers en route. We have driving guides available for the journey between Wilderness Lodges.
MINIMUM STAY 2 nights between 10 December & 1 March
CHILD POLICY Children 2-12 welcome in Mountain & Garden Rooms
CHECK-IN 2pm | CHECK-OUT 10:30am
CANCELLATION 7 days 100%, 30 days 25%
ANNUAL CLOSURE mid-May until mid-August
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Surcharge applies
The second of New Zealand’s only two Wilderness Lodges sits on a working sheep farm and nature reserve, midway between Christchurch and the West Coast.
Nestled into a beech forest clearing, the lodge enjoys superb mountain views from every window. It offers stylish accommodation, excellent fresh and local food, and an exciting programme of guided activities.
Twice daily complimentary activities provide a great introduction to natural history and wildlife. Join a farm trip (every second afternoon) to experience life on a working sheep farm. Watch sheep-dogs in action, hand feed lambs and see merino sheep shearing. Longer charged trips take guests to hike Southern Alps trails, kayak mountain lakes and explore Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass is the perfect destination for nature-lovers and active travellers seeking to experience wild New Zealand in comfort and style.
Our Mountain View Rooms have magnificent views across the Waimakariri Valley to the Southern Alps.
Our magnificent luxurious Alpine Lodges are nestled into sandstone rocks and mountain beech forest with lovely mountain views.
Meals
Dinner B&B with complimentary guided walk
ROOMS 24 | MAX GUESTS 48
Merino Sheep Farm tours and sheep shearing, wildlife and nature tours, hiking and guided alpine and alpine flower hikes and guided kayak safaris. Tranz-Alpine train.
Christchurch Airport – 1 hour 30 minutes
Greymouth – 1 hour 30 minutes
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki – 4 hours 30 minutes
