WĀNAKA, OTAGO
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
A secluded, helicopter-access-only lodge set within its private 50,000-acre property in the Southern Alps
WELCOME TO MINARET STATION ALPINE LODGE
A secluded retreat on a 50,000-acre high country farm in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Set in a high alpine meadow at 3,000ft, Minaret Station offers breathtaking mountain views and an extraordinary escape from the everyday. With just four private chalets and access only by helicopter, it offers an exceptional sense of privacy, exclusivity and adventure.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Four Private Chalets
Positioned to maximise the landscape, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private hot tub in the deck
Helicopter-Only Access
Spectacular valleys, snow-capped peaks and braided alpine rivers make the journey to Minaret Station one of the world’s finest scenic flights.
The Mountain Kitchen
Seasonal menus inspired by the region, celebrating local produce and Central Otago wines.
Privately Guided Adventures
Bespoke privately guided adventures take guests beyond the beaten path, from remote corners of Fiordland to New Zealand’s tallest peak, Mt Cook.
LOCATION
Wānaka, Otago
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps and surrounded by Mount Aspiring National Park, and Lake Wānaka, the Alpine Lodge sits within Minaret Station's private 50-000-acre high-country working farm. Bordered by rugged peaks, glacier carved valleys, and native forest, the journey starts before you arrive.
15-minute scenic helicopter flight from Wānaka
30-minute scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown
Additional helicopter transfers available from other properties on request
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Heli-Hiking & Alpine Walks
Private guided walks and scenic helicopter flights into remote alpine valleys.
The high country, by air and on foot
Fly Fishing & Mountain Biking
Cast a line in pristine rivers or explore the high country by bike.
Winter Heli-Skiing
Untouched snow across the surrounding mountains with Southern Lakes Heliski.
Explore neighbouring National Parks
Discover New Zealand’s wildest landscapes via helicopter, from Fiordland and Milford Sound to Aoraki Mt Cook.
Minaret Station is more than a luxury lodge. It is a working high-country station with a long history of caring for this remarkable part of New Zealand.
SUSTAINABILITY & HERITAGE
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