Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat – Villa Tautoru Canterbury

Set beside Villa Matariki – Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat, this private sanctuary is located on a peaceful ridge overlooking rolling farmland, with uninterrupted mountain views of the Ben Ohau Ranges and the idyllic Mackenzie Country.

The villa’s spacious central drawing room, complete with an inviting open fireplace, connects two bedrooms, each with its own large ensuite bathroom. The accessible bathroom ensures comfort for all guests, while thoughtful amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer, and luxury toiletries add a touch of indulgence. Step outside to your private artesian hot tub and unwind beneath the glittering southern skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Villa Tautoru also features a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, minibar, pod coffee machine, and tea-making facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi, daily gourmet breakfast provisions delivered to your villa, and a bottle of New Zealand wine upon arrival are all included as part of your stay.

Guests have full access to Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat’s expansive 66-hectare estate of undulating and ancient glacial moraine. The on-site facilities include an astroturf tennis court, petanque area, and over five kilometres of scenic walking trails that meander through pine forests, past alpine tarns, and offer stunning views of Lake Pukaki and the surrounding farmland.

For those seeking something extra, Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat offers a range of optional paid activities. Guests can take part in private cooking demonstrations, unwind with bespoke wellness treatments, or immerse themselves in forest bathing along the estate’s tranquil Shinrin-yoku track. Adventurers can explore the region from above with scenic helicopter flights, high-country heli-hikes, or heli-picnics in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, all departing from the property’s private helipad. Additional experiences include fly-fishing, guided estate walks with private picnics, guided stargazing from the Pukaki Observatory, and private yoga sessions. With such a diverse range of activities, Villa Tautoru provides the perfect base for both ultimate relaxation and unforgettable exploration in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes.