Surrounded by a prehistoric rainforest and trout-filled rivers, and with stunning views over Lake Wakatipu to the snow-capped Humbolt Mountains, Blanket Bay offers rustic sophistication and rejuvenation on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

In our job you see some beautiful places... But few compare with this (and if it looks familiar that’s because Lord of the Rings was filmed here). The mountains... The unbelievably blue lake... The whole setting is quite simply jaw-dropping... And so is the lodge. Absolutely no expense has been spared, and it shows. It’s gorgeous: centred around the magnificent 30-foot-high Great Room, known to staff as ‘Middle Earth’, with an elaborate spa, sophisticated cuisine and sublime accommodation.