LAKE HĀWEA, OTAGO
Mt Isthmus Villa
An exclusive four-bedroom retreat within 7,000 acres of private high-country wilderness.
WELCOME TO MT ISTHMUS
Set between Lake Hāwea and Lake Wānaka, Mt Isthmus Villa is where striking architecture, personalised service and warm New Zealand hospitality meet. With a private chef and villa host, every stay is shaped around the landscape and the guests within it.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Exclusive-Use Villa
Four beautifully appointed bedrooms and generous open-plan living spaces, taken as a whole for complete seclusion.
Private Chef & Villa Host
Personalised service at the heart of every stay, with each day unfolding entirely around the guest.
7,000-Acre Private Estate
Stretching from Lake Hāwea towards Isthmus Peak, framed by the Southern Alps.
Lake Hāwea, Otago
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land separating two bodies of water. Here, Lake Wānaka lies to the west and crystalline Lake Hāwea to the east, with Isthmus Peak towering overhead, at the edge of the Southern Alps.
Approximately 20 minutes from Wānaka
Access by private vehicle or helicopter
LOCATION
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Between Two Lakes and a Peak
Private Dining
A personal chef and bespoke dining tailored to each stay, from relaxed evenings at the Villa to gourmet heli experiences.
Nature & Adventure
Hiking beneath the Southern Alps, river rafting and exploration across private high-country wilderness.
Central Otago Wine
Access to the region's world-class wineries, with fully tailored itineraries arranged by the villa host.
WELLNESS
Privacy, stillness and immersion in nature. Surrounded by this remarkable landscape, it is easy to forget the world exists beyond the Villa.
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