New Zealand's only two Wilderness Lodges.......

• Both Lodges are owned and operated by ecologists/teachers Anne Saunders and Dr Gerry McSweeney
• Set in the most wild and natural parts of New Zealand's South Island
• The Lodges showcase New Zealand native forests, wildlife, walks, canoeing and high country farming
• Visitors can join in the Lodges' guided adventures that change every day or just relax in two stunning wild places.

Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki

• In the wild heart of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Site in a clearing in the ancient podocarp forest  
• On State Highway 6, one hours drive south of Fox Glacier and four hours drive north of Queenstown 
• Located on the banks of the Moeraki River and Lake Moeraki with a fleet of canoes available for guest use
• 25 minutes easy walk down the Monro Beach track to the Tasman Sea with its seals and penguins
• Radiating from the Lodge is a network of walking trails and canoe routes. 

Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass

• In the heart of the Southern Alps and surrounded by Arthur's Pass National Park
• Two hours drive from Christchuch or Greymouth on State Highway 73. Midway between Christchurch and Greymouth on the Tranz Alpine Train
• Located on its own 2,400hectare/6,000acre merino sheep farm and nature reserve protecting rare birds and plants 
• Merino sheep blade shearing and sheepdog displays every second day
• A network of river, forest and mountain walks start from the Lodge

Both Lodges provide stylish comfort, great food, wines and warm hospitality. It is a comfortable day's drive between each Lodge on the highways linking Christchurch to Queenstown via the West Coast and the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

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