Whare Kea Lodge Wanaka New Zealand
Whare Kea Lodge is
located on 60 acres of private farmland on the shore of Lake
Wanaka, providing the ultimate in sophisticated accommodation for
guests. Whare Kea Lodge is an inspiring building that captures the
full beauty and grandeur of its lake-side setting and alpine
views.
Whare Kea means
'house of the kea' in Maori. It is pronounced 'far-eh-kee-ah'. The
Kea, the world's only alpine parrot, lives high above the snowline
in the surrounding mountains.
Lake Wanaka
celebrates four distinct seasons, with a variety of activities,
attractions and unique wilderness areas. Centrally located in the
Southern Lakes district travellers are well placed to access the
Mount Aspiring , Fiordland, Mount Cook and Westland National Parks
and the vast rural landscape that lies between. Whare Kea Lodge
provides a relaxing base to absorb the ambience of this lake-side
resort, and explore the surrounding region.
The Whare Kea Lodge
central living area comprises three lounge spaces including open
fire, a bar and dining area. In addition there is a billiard & TV
lounge room, massage room, cellar room, guest communications
centre as well as outdoor areas.
Whare Kea Lodge has
two master suites and four deluxe rooms accommodating a maximum of
twelve guests. All rooms at Whare Kea Lodge include; a large
ensuite bathroom with double ended bath and separate double
shower, walk in dressing room/wardrobe, coded personal security
safe, Bose stereo sound system, cordless phone, broad-band
wireless internet access, writing desk and an arm chair and
footrest. All Whare Kea Lodge rooms have direct access to the
sundeck with an outdoor table setting.
The two spacious
master suites at Whare Kea Lodge are situated at the end of each
wing, include a king sized double bed, and in addition to those
features mentioned above, a double sofa, occasional table with arm
chairs, large writing desk and outdoor sun loungers. The four
deluxe rooms at Whare Kea Lodge can be configured as two king
single beds or one king-sized double bed.
Whare Kea Lodge
offers guests a four course dinner on a table d'hote basis, as
well as a comprehensive breakfast and a range of lunch options.
The Whare Kea Lodge style of cuisine is not traditional French
rather modern European with an emphasis on fresh New Zealand
produce complimented by fine New Zealand and Australian wines and
French champagne. The chef at Whare Kea Lodge will be pleased to
cater for any particular dietary requirements.