Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand · Virtuoso · 2027 benefits
Minaret Station is New Zealand’s finest luxurious Alpine Lodge set at the head of a picturesque glacial valley within the untouched landscapes and beauty of the Southern Alps. Access to Minaret Station is by helicopter only. Minaret Station provides guests the opportunity to explore the wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island through many unique products including extensive helicopter touring to remote locations, as well as hiking, fishing and skiing, all by helicopter. Minaret Station is owned and operated by the Wallis family, who have a lifelong affinity for the outdoors. They head a friendly and experienced team, passionate about delivering memorable experiences time and time again. It…
Helicopter-only access is the first clue that you’re in for an epic stay at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. Adding to the body of exclusive experiences are all-inclusive gourmet meals and individually crafted itineraries that run the heli-adventure gamut. Touch down in an alpine meadow for a picnic, or atop a peak to bike or ski down; take a jet boat across remote lakes and fish for rainbow trout in crystalline rivers. Set at the head of a glacial valley within the Southern Alps, the lodge is composed of four sheepskin-carpeted chalets with on-deck hot tubs; unwind in the main lodge’s cozy library and lounge.
What you get booking it through us (2027 benefits)
- Upgrade not applicable for this property
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- Photographs on Alpine Landing during the helicopter arrival transfer (must have minimum value of $100 USD equivalent)
- Stays of 4+ nights will also receive a $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit, applicable towards Guided Helicopter Experiences (not combinable, not valid on accommodation rates, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Stays of 7+ nights will receive an additional $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit (for a total of $200 during stay)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Minaret Station Stay 3 Pay 2 Winter 2026 Offer — through 2026-10-01 · Enjoy a third night on us this winter with an all-inclusive luxury escape at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. Surrounded by peaks and alpine tranquility, this exclusive offer invites you to unwind and experience the beauty of the Southern Alps at a gentler pace. June – October 2026* *Subject to availability. Inclusions Return helicopter transfers from Wanaka or Queenstown to Minaret Station Alpine Lodge for two guests. Three-night’s accommodation, which includes your third night complimentary. Private guide for hiking from the Alpine Lodge. Nightly pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Nightly…
In the know
Minaret Station also is a working farm; spend a day learning how deer herds are raised and helping shepherds move flocks of sheep with their dogs.
The property, in facts
| Where | Minaret Peaks, Minaret Bay, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Room types | 1 |
| Nearest airport | Queenstown (ZQN) · 29 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Adventure, Ecotourism, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Alpine Chalets — The individual Chalets are privately nestled amongst native alpine grasses, each harnessing unique vistas of the valley and surrounds. Guests are afforded the…
In the room
Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Mini Bar · Private Pool · Turn Down Service
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