Remotely positioned in a high alpine meadow at 3,000ft, surrounded by incredible mountain views, Minaret Station is an experience to inspire. Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is one of the most secluded and private luxury lodges in the world, with just four private chalets.

Bordered by National Parks, mountains and Lake Wanaka, there are no roads at all leading to Minaret Station, so access is only possible by helicopter.

Your Private Chalet
Our guests enjoy privacy and comfort surrounded by tasteful high-country design. Each of the four chalets feature a king-sized bed (or twin), ensuite bathroom, hot tub, and private deck where guests can relax and unwind beneath the stars.

Food is at the heart of your Minaret Station experience.

Priding themselves on knowing where their food is sourced and how it has been nurtured. Minaret Stations chefs use only the freshest local ingredients from Central Otago’s basin. In fact, the free range venison, Lumina Lamb and Angus Beef are all sourced from Minaret Station’s own 50,000 acre working farm. Seafood is fresh from Stewart Island, the West Coast and Fiordland. Their beautiful produce is provided by our passionate local growers.

Their food remains true to its flavours with a simple yet refined style. Food finely paired with an extensive range of fine New Zealand wines from boutique winemakers. The Central Otago region provides an oasis for distinctive seasonal produce. The region’s cool winters and hot dry summers provide excellent growing conditions, allowing local suppliers to produce an abundance of delicious stone fruit and berries, Manuka honey and vegetables to enjoy.

Where you choose to dine at the Alpine Lodge is up to you. Perhaps with others in the Mountain Kitchen’s beautiful dining room, the library with the fire burning, alfresco on the deck, or in the privacy of your own chalet. The choice is yours.