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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Moraine Lodge is the Mackenzie Region’s
#1 Fine Dining establishment. It is set against the
breathtaking backdrop of the Ben Ohau Range.

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Chefs Tasting Menu

Michelin-quality 6-course fine dining using local produce and flavours to showcase our region.

relaxing in the moraine villas

Billion Star Dining

Treat yourself to the Chef’s Tasting Menu followed by a stargazing experience at Pukaki Observatory.

Ashley Mackenzie Luxury Villa

Royal High Tea

Indulge in a symphony of flavours that have been masterfully created using a low or no sugar approach.

Special Occasions

Our elegant Moraine Lodge provides the perfect setting for any special occasion, gathering or event.

Chef’s
Tasting Menu

Michelin-quality 6-course fine dining using local produce and flavours to showcase our region.

Billion
Star Dining

Treat yourself to the Chef’s Tasting Menu followed by a stargazing experience at Pukaki Observatory.

Royal
High Tea

Indulge in a symphony of flavours that have been masterfully created using a low or no sugar approach.

Special
Occasions

Our elegant Moraine Lodge provides the perfect setting for any special occasion, gathering or event.

We extend a warm welcome to guests
who would like to join us for a culinary
experience at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.

Whether you are staying at the Retreat or not, we would love for you to experience one of our dining experiences in the grand setting of Moraine Lodge. Enjoy exquisite food as well as engaging conversation with fellow guests and world travellers.

The Retreat is excited to share its vision with you. By using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and infusing them with innovative techniques and creative ideas, we strive to create a culinary experience that tells a story.

Bookings are essential. Online reservations are only available until 3pm of the day you wish to book. If you want to book a table after this time, please contact our team.

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

— Virginia Woolf

Garden to Plate

At the Retreat, we love the garden and the pleasure we get from providing fresh organic ingredients for you. The garden is packed with berries, herbs, and vegetables of all kinds, all with a forgotten taste that evokes the freedom of childhood.

What’s important to us is the authenticity and pureness of the food we serve, and we use local suppliers for anything we cannot produce here, such as free-range eggs, manuka honey, juices, apricots and cherries.

Moraine Lodge

Moraine Lodge, our signature event space, was created to host elegant gatherings. It offers a modern take on classical European architecture, with high ceilings, delicate chandelier and large open fireplace to create a warm and luxurious atmosphere. Large doors open onto a picturesque veranda, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and amplifying the spaciousness of the Lodge.

Moraine Lodge features include:

· Michelin-quality dining

· Wheelchair accessible

· Child friendly

· Modern take on classical European architecture

· Travertine marble floors

· Hand-crafted tiles and furniture

· Antique lighting

· NZ Douglas fir sarked ceilings

· Classical fireplace

Everything was superb. We stayed for 3 nights and also had our wedding there….The location is breathtaking. Whether your villa looks out over the lake or the Mackenzie Basin, you will not be disappointed with the spectacular views….Outdoor hot tubs also with outrageous views! The food was outrageously good – breakfast was tasty and filling, but the evening meals took my breath away. All freshly prepared and locally sourced….Luke and Kaye have made such a fantastic place, and are very hands on, Anna organised everything for us and made sure our wedding – and the rest of our stay – went smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble. The other staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive, and Tom is a very gifted chef who is also very friendly and happy to chat about the food, but also to accommodate any special needs or requests. Our children have a cows milk protein allergy, but were still able to eat like royalty. Finally, try the stargazing in the wine cellar. Unbelievable.

Martin W. 
Martin W.