Southern Destinations: March 26, 2020
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MACKENZIE<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AUTUMN-WINTER <strong>2020</strong><br />
LAKE<br />
TEKAPO<br />
COTTAGES<br />
LAKE OHAU LODGE –<br />
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY<br />
Lake Tekapo Cottages offers self<br />
contained holiday accommodation in<br />
one of the South Island’s most scenic<br />
settings. Nestled in a large garden<br />
amid mature trees, a selection of<br />
charming cottages of varying size,<br />
accommodate between 2 and 8<br />
guests.<br />
Well sited for both mountain views<br />
and privacy, the cottages allow<br />
independent visitors to enjoy a<br />
country-style stay with modern<br />
comforts and village amenities close<br />
by. Tekapo has become a year-round<br />
destination with water sports, hot<br />
springs, skating, ski fields, scenic<br />
flights to Mt Cook and a World<br />
Heritage Night Sky attraction at Mt<br />
John.<br />
As well as their self contained<br />
cottages, the company also manage<br />
a number of well appointed holiday<br />
homes that are also available for rent.<br />
For further information and bookings<br />
visit www.laketekapocottages.co.nz<br />
LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES<br />
LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES<br />
Cottage and holiday home style accommodation<br />
Spectacular mountain views | Excellent restaurants<br />
Affordable accommodation rates | Free Wifi<br />
Friendly, personal service for our guests<br />
Central location close to shops and church<br />
12 Sealy St, Lake Tekapo | Ph: (03) 680 6865<br />
laketekapocottages@gmail.com | laketekapocottages.com<br />
As you drive the 25 km road through golden farmland of<br />
the valley, much is to be discovered round each bend.<br />
When you take one last right hand curve, the valley<br />
opens up to the turquoise blue of the glacier fed lake<br />
and a stunning view of the Glen Mary Summit. Entering<br />
the picturesque oasis, guests have many activities to<br />
choose from at Lake Ohau Lodge. The ever changing<br />
weather determines it all, and on the calmest of days the<br />
guests will experience a sense of peace and tranquillity.<br />
As you walk through the beech forest or along the edge<br />
of the lake, the summit of Aoraki/Mt. Cook peaks over<br />
the ridgeline of the Dobson Valley. Being the halfway<br />
point between Twizel and Omarama on the Alps2Ocean<br />
cycle trail, Lake Ohau is the perfect place to refuel and<br />
stretch your legs. There are three different hiking options<br />
tailoring to all skill levels. For a quick 1 hour return,<br />
the Ram Hill Lookout is for you. If you are feeling a bit<br />
more daring take the North Temple Track 5 hours return<br />
through the beech forest and moss covered river banks<br />
which will open up into a dramatic waterfall filled cirque.<br />
The energy and size of the mountain surroundings will<br />
have you forgetting about the city life you left behind.<br />
The Lodge also offers a next level dining experience.<br />
Encouraging communal dining, Lake Ohau Lodge makes<br />
an effort to seat guests with other travellers who will add<br />
to the experience. There are many stories of life long<br />
connections being made over the 3 course meal. They<br />
offer a truly delicious 3 course menu at night, sourcing<br />
such local product as Aoraki salmon, Merino lamb, wild<br />
Fiordland venison and using local butchers and food<br />
providers wherever possible. The lodge is also happy to<br />
provide a packed lunch for your day out explorations.<br />
There are 4 standards of accommodation, all ensuite,<br />
ranging from basic, clean and comfortable to their<br />
classically furnished best rooms featuring local artists<br />
work, and either ground floor or upstairs where the best<br />
views of Aoraki can be enjoyed from your balcony. The<br />
beautiful outdoors is just outside your room at the Lake<br />
Ohau Lodge. With so many activities to choose from, you<br />
will spend your time experiencing all that nature has to<br />
offer outside and then journey inside when you’re ready<br />
for a wee rest.<br />
Experience the natural beauty, peace and tranquillity of<br />
Lake Ohau Lodge.<br />
MACKENZIE CAFÉ, BAR AND GRILL<br />
For gastro-pub goodness treat yourself at Mackenzie<br />
Café, Bar and Grill. Offering casual café style dining<br />
during the day with a relaxed pub atmosphere in the<br />
evening, you can choose from the a la carte or specialty<br />
stone grill menu.<br />
Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere while you visit the<br />
wonders of Tekapo from night gazing to water sports.<br />
Tekapo is a must stop destination.<br />
P: (03) 4389 885<br />
E: reservations@ohau.co.nz<br />
Ohau Snow Fields &<br />
Lake Ohau Lodge<br />
Snow, natural and made! Enjoy<br />
high-country hospitality and<br />
fare at the Lake Ohau Lodge –<br />
dinner, bed and breakfast, and<br />
special lift rates for guests.<br />
PROUD TO SERVE MEALS PREPARED WITH<br />
LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS<br />
NZ WINES, MONTEITH’S CRAFT BEERS,<br />
ALLPRESS ESPRESSO<br />
Casual café-style meals for breakfast and lunch and a<br />
relaxed atmosphere for evening à la carte dining.<br />
For the guaranteed ‘hottest meal in town’ select from<br />
the Stonegrill menu! Dine alfresco over summer and<br />
stay cosy and warm by our fire in winter.<br />
Our menu changes seasonally, but you can always<br />
expect to find a great Mackenzie Country Steak and<br />
Alpine Salmon on offer.<br />
LAKE TEKAPO VILLAGE CENTRE<br />
PHONE 0800 806 886<br />
OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM.<br />
DINNER SERVED FROM 5PM.<br />
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL<br />
FOR DINNER.
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