Whare Kea Lodge Wanaka
A Private Luxury Retreat on Lake Wānaka
Whare Kea Lodge is a private luxury villa on the shores of Lake Wānaka.
The property sits on a secluded lakeside setting, around ten minutes from Wānaka township. It looks towards Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps.
Whare Kea is available for exclusive use. Therefore, it is ideal for families, groups of friends, and travellers who value privacy, flexibility, and a highly personal stay.
It is both a peaceful retreat and an outstanding base for adventure in Wānaka and Central Otago.
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Exclusive Use for Up to 12 Guests
Whare Kea Lodge is a six-bedroom residence that accommodates up to 12 guests.
Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and access to outdoor decking. The bedrooms can also be configured with either super king or twin beds, depending on your group.
The lodge has generous living spaces for relaxing together. There is a large lounge and dining area, an open fireplace, a guest bar, and a games room.
Outside, guests can enjoy the spa pool, barbecue area, lawns, and lake views. There is also direct access to lakeside walking tracks.
A lodge manager is on site to provide concierge support, local insight, and tailored arrangements throughout your stay.
A Flexible Wānaka Villa Experience
Whare Kea offers a flexible private-villa experience. You can enjoy the lodge independently or add private staff and chef services.
The fully equipped kitchen allows guests to self-cater if they wish. However, Luxury Adventures can also arrange personalised dining and service for a more effortless stay.
This flexibility makes Whare Kea a strong choice for multi-generational families, friend groups, special celebrations, and longer stays in Wānaka.
The lodge has a helipad, subject to operational arrangements. This makes it easy to add private scenic flights, heli-hiking, heli-biking, and ski experiences to your itinerary.
Whare Kea Chalet
Whare Kea Chalet provides a unique alpine experience above the Wānaka region.
The chalet is accessed by helicopter and sits high in the Southern Alps. It can accommodate up to six guests.
In winter, the chalet can provide an exceptional base for heli-skiing and ski touring. In warmer months, it can be part of a private alpine picnic, scenic flight, or guided hiking experience.
Every visit depends on weather conditions and operational approvals. Luxury Adventures can help plan the best way to include this experience in your journey.
Experiences in Wānaka
Wānaka is one of New Zealand’s finest destinations for outdoor adventure. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, spectacular alpine scenery, and a wide range of high-quality experiences.
From Whare Kea Lodge, we can arrange private activities that suit your group, energy level, and travel style.
Popular Wānaka experiences include:
Private helicopter flights over the Southern Alps
Heli-skiing and ski touring in winter
Skiing at Cardrona and Treble Cone
Guided hiking in Mount Aspiring National Park
Private lake cruises and scenic boat trips
Fly fishing in nearby rivers and lakes
Mountain biking and e-biking
Private Central Otago wine tours
Scenic flights and alpine picnics
Wellness treatments at the lodge
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Skiing from Whare Kea Lodge
Wānaka is an excellent winter destination. Whare Kea Lodge provides a comfortable and private base for skiing and alpine experiences.
Cardrona and Treble Cone are within driving distance of the lodge. Both offer varied terrain and striking mountain scenery.
For a more exclusive day, Luxury Adventures can arrange private heli-skiing. This gives experienced skiers access to remote alpine terrain, subject to snow, weather, guide availability, and safety conditions.
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Discover Central Otago
Whare Kea Lodge also provides easy access to the Central Otago region.
Central Otago is renowned for its dry landscapes, mountain ranges, boutique wineries, and exceptional pinot noir. A private wine tour can include vineyard visits, relaxed lunches, and tastings tailored to your preferences.
Queenstown and Arrowtown are also easy additions to a Wānaka itinerary. You may wish to include golfing, jet boating, scenic flights, gallery visits, or fine dining.
For golfers, Arrowtown Golf Club and The Hills are excellent options near Queenstown.
Why Stay at Whare Kea Lodge?
Whare Kea Lodge is ideal for travellers seeking a private, high-end base in the Southern Alps.
It offers a rare combination of lakefront access, space, flexibility, and personalised service. You can fill each day with adventure or simply slow down and enjoy the setting.
Whare Kea Lodge is particularly well suited to:
Families travelling together
Couples travelling with friends
Small groups seeking exclusive use
Guests planning a special celebration
Skiers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts
Travellers wanting privacy near Wānaka
Add Whare Kea to a New Zealand Itinerary
Wānaka pairs beautifully with other South Island destinations.
You might combine Whare Kea Lodge with Queenstown, Aoraki Mount Cook, Fiordland, the West Coast, Marlborough, or Christchurch. It can also be included in a longer New Zealand journey that combines the North and South Islands.
Luxury Adventures will tailor your route, transfers, experiences, and accommodation to suit your group.
Explore our New Zealand sample itineraries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whare Kea Lodge?
Whare Kea Lodge is on Lake Wānaka, around ten minutes from Wānaka township. The lodge has views across the lake towards the Southern Alps.
Is Whare Kea Lodge available for exclusive use?
Yes. Whare Kea Lodge is an exclusive-use private villa. It has six bedrooms and can accommodate up to 12 guests.
Can Whare Kea arrange private dining?
Yes. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. Private staff and chef services can also be arranged on request.
Can I stay at Whare Kea Chalet?
Whare Kea Chalet is a separate alpine property, accessed by helicopter. It accommodates up to six guests, and visits depend on weather and operational conditions.
Can Luxury Adventures arrange experiences in Wānaka?
Yes. We can arrange your Whare Kea stay, private transfers, guides, helicopter experiences, skiing, fishing, wine tours, and other tailored activities.
Plan Your Whare Kea Lodge Stay
Whare Kea Lodge Wanaka is a special choice for travellers who want privacy, space, and easy access to the Southern Alps.
Talk to Luxury Adventures about adding Whare Kea Lodge to a tailor-made New Zealand holiday.
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