Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge New Zealand
From Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge
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)
Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge is
landscaped in a lakeside clearing surrounded by 1000 year old
rainforest trees. The lodge has lounges and a restaurant that
overlook the lovely Moeraki rapids. The surroundings are untouched
but Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki itself offers every comfort to
help the weary traveller to relax after an active day outdoors.
Radiating from Lake Moeraki
Wilderness Lodge is a network of rainforest and Tasman seacoast
walks. There is a fleet of canoes for you to explore Lake Moeraki
and the Moeraki river. A team of guides from Lake Moeraki Wilderness
Lodge will introduce you to crested penguins, fur seals, giant tame
eels and New Zealand's unique birdlife and ancient forests. On
arrival we give you maps and information on our walk network, forest
and seacoast trails and canoeing. Canoes (and lifejackets) are
provided for guests' use on the lake, (not downriver) at any time
during your stay. You can canoe right around scenic Lake Moeraki.
Lawns sculptured down to the
river's edge where there are jumping trout, water birds and stunning
reflections give the Riverside Restaurant and Moeraki Lounge one of
this country's finest restaurant views. Here you can relax, read,
try a drink from our excellent wine cellar and enjoy great
wilderness food. Whitebait from the river, seafood from the coast,
game from the forest and delicious vegetables and fresh fruit are
our specialty. Tariff includes dinner and breakfast.
Every evening we offer a special
activity: - recreate the pioneering days with the locals, a short
walk to see glow worms and the Southern Cross or short talks on
penguins and the rainforest. Around the log fire you will make new
friends and learn about New Zealand its people as you plan your next
day's adventures.
ACCOMMODATION:
There are 18 modern Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge rooms, each with
private facilities that each sleep 2 and 8 larger Garden rooms.
WALKS NETWORK
Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge walks network covers 10km (6 miles)
and enables you to explore the Lower Moeraki Valley and seacoast.
DAILY COMPLIMENTARY
SHORT GUIDED NATURE TRIPS
Every day, our naturalist guides offer two guided activities each
about an hour long, included in the Lodge tariff. You can learn
about the rainforests, discover ferns, orchids, giant native pigeon,
bellbird and tui. We take night walks to see glowworms, the Southern
Cross and freshwater crayfish. We have historical talks and you can
learn easy canoeing… and if you fall out you can help us to feed our
giant tame eels! This programme changes every day.
Short trips include:-
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Ancient Rainforest Trees, Tree Ferns and Birds … a
voyage of discovery
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Freshwater Life in the Wilderness Lodge Rainforests
… and feeding time for our giant tame eels and trout
-
Easy Canoeing in the Sheltered Inlets of Lake
Moeraki … in our safe, stable minnow canoes
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Living in the Wilderness … in harmony with the
environment
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Glowworms, Morepork Owls, Freshwater Crayfish and
the Southern Cross … an after dinner night walk .
LONGER OPTIONAL
GUIDED ADVENTURE TRIPS
Alternatively, every day, year-round we offer guided wilderness
adventure programs. Join a small group and accompany our skilled
nature guides. On safe, well-planned adventures you will get close
to wildlife, learn about the forest, experience amazing scenery and
friendly company. There is a small charge for these trips (minimum 4
persons)
TROUT FISHING
The lake and rivers have good numbers of Brown Trout and in March &
April Quinnat Salmon. The lodge has basic rods with lures but NO
fly-fishing equipment. Local guides can be arranged with notice but
please check with us if fishing is to be the focus of your stay at
the lodge. You cannot fish in front of the Lodge where we have giant
tame brown trout.
See also
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs
Pass
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