Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
IN THE HEART OF TE WAHI POUNAMU
.......where the Tasman Sea and its Fiordland Crested Penguins meets the ancient rainforest
....Spectacular beaches that are home to fur seals and crested penguins, untouched lowland rainforests spread between pristine lakes and rivers which drain the snow capped Southern Alps.
Few places on earth can match the unique natural setting of the Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki in the heart of the 2.7 million hectares South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, Te Wahi Pounamu ( Maori translation: the place of greenstone jade)
You are invited to explore our tracks, canoe on Lake Moeraki and join our nature guides for journeys of discovery in one of the most wild and natural places left on earth.
The Lodge is a paradise for nature lovers and for those wanting a relaxing retreat away from the pressures of the modern world.
On arrival we give you a copy of our current activities programme, maps and information. Forget your car for a couple of days and settle in and explore.
Radiating from the Lodge is a network of rainforest and Tasman seacoast walks. In front of the Lodge there is a fleet of canoes for you to explore the Moeraki river and you can paddle the short distance up the river to the Lake.
Our guided activities programme changes every day.
Click below for a sample programme that shows some of the activities that may be offered when you visit.
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We had a wonderful time. Thank you for the kayaking and natural history tours.
Ron and Helen Stead, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK - 01 December, 2008
We were told by our travel agents what the Wilderness Lodge would be. We dreamed about it and were looking forward to seeing it but believe us, it was way beyond our expectations - just wonderful, wonderful and wonderful!
Suresh Sanghijka, India - 13 November,2008
We invite you to enjoy our Complimentary GUIDED nature trips. Each day we have 2 activities each lasting about an hour each included in our tariff. For a list of these activities please click HERE.
We also have additional options available as listed:-
- A Walks Network that allows you to explore our self guided tracks at your own leisure - for more information click HERE.
- Guided walks with our guides that are Trips around the Lodge and further afield- for more information, click HERE.
- Exclusive Guided Trips - If you would prefer your own guide, book a day of 'exclusive guiding' - see Exclusive Guided Trips for further information on this option.
Enjoy one of our night walks to see the southern sky and look for glowworms
A lovely serendipitous place to stay. Penguins, night sky walks and glowworms complete the experience.
Alan and Sally Josling, Hampshire, England - 29 November, 2008
I feel privileged to stay here - an investment in my New Zealand heritage.
Robin Mills - Hamilton, New Zealand - 2nd May, 2008