Blanket Bay

Queenstown, Milford Sound & Southern Lakes

Located 45-minutes from Queenstown this charming property is one of New Zealand’s finest lodges and provides the ideal base from which to explore the area.

All 12 rooms and suites at Blanket Bay are spacious and stylish, offering balconies or terraces with stunning views. Each room features a super-king bed, plush furnishings, and lavish bathrooms. Reflecting New Zealand colonial architecture, the chalets feature private courtyards, stone fireplaces, walk-in closets, and lavish bathrooms.

Dining at Blanket Bay is a gastronomic experience with three restaurants serving up superb Pacific Rim cuisine. Sample local delights on the terrace under the stars in front of the outdoor fireplace or have an intimate private dinner at The Wine Cave.

Blanket Bay offers plenty of opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy a romantic picnic lunch and swim in one of the river holes, soak in the spa pool overlooking the lake, indulge in a massage, or unwind with a pre-dinner cocktail.

Blanket Bay Information

Location & Getting There
Lake Wakatipu, 50-minute drive from Queenstown Airport.

Accommodation
With 12 rooms and suites.

Activities
Helicopter flights, hiking, horse riding, fishing, jet boating, golf, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing/snowboarding during the winter.

Children
Children over the age of 10 are welcome.

Why we recommend Blanket Bay

Sitting on the edge of Lake Wakatipu amidst rugged, snow-capped mountains, Blanket Bay is a secluded and luxurious lodge that epitomizes rustic chic, offering excellent service, superb facilities, and spectacular alpine views. There’s a host of unique adventures; take a helicopter flight from the Blanket Bay Helipad over Milford Sound, go jet boating, or mountain biking. It will appeal to those seeking a romantic and memorable escape in magnificent surroundings. Children over the age of ten are welcome.

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