Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat – Puaka Villa Canterbury

Immerse yourself in the luxurious high country estate & luxury villa set in 66 hectares of pure wilderness, and surrounded by the turquoise blue waters of Lake Pukaki and Ben Ohau ranges. With Aoraki Mount Cook National Park at your doorstep, what more could you want?

The Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat is a 2-3 hour drive from Wanaka/Queenstown and just a short 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo. Escape the hustle and bustle of the cities and find serenity in the landscape alone. 

Lake Puaka Villa

We have called this villa “Puaka,” the South Island variation of the Maori name “Puanga,” which is the seventh brightest star in the sky and seen above Tautoru (Orion’s Belt) in the eastern sky in early morning. Villa Puaka is situated in a dramatic spot overlooking the spectacular blue waters of Lake Pukaki and the snowy peaks of Aoraki Mount Cook and the Souther Alps. 

Watch the golden sunsets with a glass of NZ wine in hand, and take in the breathtaking, expansive views right outside your door. The Lake Puaka Villa has 2 bedrooms, each with large ensuite bathrooms, and can sleep up to 4 people. The nightly rate includes daily gourmet breakfast provisions and a 3-course evening meal delivered to your villa. The villa features an outdoor hot tub, perfect for soaking under the beautiful stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve and if you are after even more relaxation, let us book you in for an in-villa massage or wellness programme.

Inclusions:

• Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival, selected from our curated wine cellar
• Fresh seasonal fruit platter, replenished daily
• Gourmet breakfast provisions, replenished daily
• Three-course meal each day including nibbles platter, prepared by our private chef and brought to your villa for private dining
• Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, croquet, and curling rink (in winter)
• Daily servicing of your villa