FARMLAND ON THE EDGE OF FIORDLAND
Surrounded by 2,000 acres of farmland on the edge of Fiordland, Cabot Lodge hosts just a handful of guests in all-inclusive luxury.
You’d be hard pressed to find a better base from which to foray into the wildly beautiful Fiordland National Park. Cabot Lodge is minutes from Lake Manapouri, the iconic Kepler Track, and the trout fishing haven of the Waiau River. There are several private trails that surround the property and invite exploration. Back indoors, you can get lost in a book in the extensive library, treat yourself to a massage or take a dip in the spa pool.
You’ll check into one of just four guestrooms, so genuine peace and quiet is on the cards. Thoughtfully appointed, each has an outdoor sitting area where you can enjoy a drink alongside beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and mountains. You can lunch at the lodge or have a picnic prepared if you’re heading out for the day. Dinners are specifically designed to showcase the property’s farm-to-plate produce.
CABOT LODGE, TE ANAU
Cabot Lodge,At a Glance
- All-inclusive luxury in New Zealand’s wildly beautiful Fiordland
- Located on a family-run farm teeming with sheep, deer and cattle
- Set-menu evening meal incorporating fresh local and farm produce
- Just four suites with rustic wooden interiors, plush carpets and native stone
- Large and luxurious bathrooms
- Mountain and lake (Manapouri) views from every suite
- Open fires burn in the cosy communal areas
- Two hours from Queenstown Airport
For leisure and pleasure
- Five minutes from the departure point for Doubtful Sound
- 10 minutes from the Kepler Track – one of New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks – and 20 minutes from the iconic Milford Road
- Plenty of private hikes to enjoy in the surrounding estate
- Private fishing jetty
- Extensive library
- 4WD tours of the farm
- Beekeeping excursions on the property
- Massage services
- Outdoor spa pool with mountain views
A hugely enjoyable nine-day trip, expertly organised from start to finish. The itinerary covered everything we wanted to see and do, with excellent guides, drivers and seamless logistics throughout. The documentation was clear and helpful, and the London office was consistently responsive, knowledgeable and efficient.
From the first conversation to the final day of our trip, Catherine and the team were helpful, efficient and easy to reach. Their recommendations not only improved our original plans but also made the whole holiday more cost-effective. Even when we needed assistance while away, their response was immediate. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.
