Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge, boutique accommodation overlooking Lake Pūkaki

Lakestone Lodge is a luxury boutique accommodation located on State Highway 8, between Tekapo and Twizel, with views of Lake Pūkaki and Aoraki/Mount Cook, in the Mackenzie region, New Zealand. The property presents itself as a six-guest-room lodge, situated on the Alps2Ocean (A2O) cycle trail, about ten minutes from Twizel and thirty minutes from Lake Tekapo. The property is managed by Mike and Anna Bacchus, owners, and their team.

Rooms and stays

The accommodation offering is organised into rooms and suites with lake and mountain views. The site's catalogue includes the Lake View Super King Room and the Lake View Lodge Spa Suite, as well as apartments and the option of exclusive use of the lodge. All rooms have deep soaking baths, according to the published information. The experience is focused on taking in the landscape, with views of storms over the Southern Alps, the reflection of Aoraki/Mount Cook in the lake and one of the clearest night skies in the world.

Packages and experiences

The lodge offers multi-night packages that combine accommodation, meals and activities. These include:

• Winter packages: include hot pools passes and a complimentary Night Sky Experience, the Couples Indulgence package with massages and the four-night Ski The Tasman Glacier package at Mount Cook.
• Ultimate Stay (three nights): includes a one-hour massage per person, Night Sky Experience, e-bike hire, a bottle of bubbles, a picnic lunch, welcome cocktails and chocolates, as well as daily breakfast and dinner.
• Cosy Couple's Package (two nights): includes a one-hour massage per person, a bottle of bubbles, cheese platter, full cooked breakfasts and three-course dinners.
• Spend a Day Cycling: exploring the region by e-bike with picnics, along the Alps2Ocean trail or the hydro canals, with expansive views of the Mackenzie Basin.

Activities and services

The lodge's activity offering covers the Night Sky Experience, the High Country Hydro Tour, massage therapy, e-bikes and mountain biking, and the Alps2Ocean cycle trail. Helicopter excursions to the mountains are also available from the property itself. The property has dining service, with breakfast and dinner included in certain packages, and a lounge space for cocktails. The website includes a webcam and gallery section, as well as gift vouchers.

Surroundings and location

The lodge is located in a high mountain setting, in the Mackenzie Basin, with views of Lake Pūkaki and Aoraki/Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand. The location is described as a secluded spot on a ridge above the road, with access to hiking trails and the Alps2Ocean cycle trail. The published physical address is Lakestone Lodge, 4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, with postal address at PO Box 14, Twizel, 7944.

Guest reviews

The site features testimonials from customers who highlight the location, the views, the quality of the rooms and the dining, as well as the staff's service. Several comments mention stays linked to celebrations, such as an intimate wedding, and the experience of cyclists riding the Alps2Ocean trail. Guests frequently mention dinner, the massages and the service from the hosts, Mike and Anna, and their team.

Location and contact

Lakestone Lodge, 4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Lake Pukaki, New Zealand · Phone: +64 (03) 971 1871 · Email: stay@lakestonelodge.co.nz