Lake Hawea Station

I don't know what else to say about this place but wow. One of the best lodgings we've ever stayed in. The property is gorgeous, and from the moment you drive up you feel how relaxed and calm it is. Our cabin was utterly perfect, and everything was so comfortable and cozy that we never wanted to leave. But by far the best part, as so many others have said, is the team working there--Annie gave us incredible tips, even after we left, and made us feel like part of the family. I wish we could have stayed for a month, and we'll definitely be back next time we have the chance.

The accommodation and the surrounds are all spectacular. The team, particularly Mitch, Barbara Annie and the dogs, couldn’t have been more welcoming to our family. We absolutely loved it and we will be highly recommending it to all of our friends. We will be back.

Truly the most magical place we have ever stayed! We stayed in the Packhorse Cottage for a couple of nights and had an amazing tour with Richie. All of the recommendations from Tracey and the team were incredible and we loved exploring Hawea and Wanaka.

Truly the most magical place we have ever stayed! We stayed in the Packhorse Cottage for a couple of nights and had an amazing tour with Richie. All of the recommendations from Tracey and the team were incredible and we loved exploring Hawea and Wanaka. We can’t wait to come back here one day we miss it so much!

The most incredible place… the accommodation is the perfect blend of farm life and luxury, warm and cosy when it’s cold outside, with every detail perfected. The landscape and views are insane. But the people and the animals top it all off. Thank you, we will be back! 🌟💚

My husband and I have stayed at Lake Hawea Station in the Homespur Cottage twice and we cannot say enough great things about it. It is truly a one of a kind experience that I would recommend to anyone and everyone. The views are gorgeous, calm and serene and the hospitality is some of the best I have ever experienced.

I wish I could say that all of the 5 star reviews captured this place perfectly and that I didn't feel compelled to add another, but here we are. ||5 stars is an understatement. If you're reading this, book your stay. ||Ok, since you need more convincing to visit, every detail of this place is thought out. What’s more, Richie, Tracey and the whole Lake Hawea Station team made us feel a part of this wonderful place that is breaking ground on regenerative and carbon positive farming. If you're like us and unsure what any of that meant, fear not. The team is expert in bringing you on board to seeing their whole operation in a new light. Our springtime (mid-october) visit was well timed with (literally) thousands of new born lambs, which coupled with the already spectacular views made for dream-like scenery. ||This is no rough stay though. We stayed in the "Packhorse" cabin and not a single item was out of place and all contributed to the most comfortable, cozy, home-feeling accommodation one could imagine. The baskets of local products we ordered were waiting for us on arrival along with a welcoming note. We highly recommend booking the Stargazing experience with Richie along with your stay, he made an often-overwhelming topic accessible, interesting, fun, and most importantly, tied in with the land we were sitting on. ||If you want the true luxury of a quiet, beautiful place surrounded by spectacular scenery, amazing accommodations, and people who are genuinely the most welcoming and enthusiastic we’ve met, Lake Hawea Station should be top of your list. We'll absolutely be planning a trip back.

We loved staying at Lake Hāwea Station! The Packhorse Cottage was lovely, with plenty of luxury, a hot tub, and a huge, well-appointed kitchen. We had ordered a hamper of food before arrival and it had delicious products from the station as well as the surrounding area, which we cooked at the cottage. ||The land here is gorgeous and there is plenty of space to relax as well as a lot to explore. We had booked an astronomy experience one of the nights and originally planned to be out on our own during the day, but weather changes brought new plans and we were able to work with Richie to find a time when he could take us for a tour of the high country area of the station. This was an amazing experience as we drove through the sheep pastures and on up to the top of the surrounding mountains. We used one of the photos taken on our holiday card this year — thanks, Richie! Later, our astronomy experience with was similarly incredible — warm blankets, a roaring fire, delicious snacks and a fascinating discussion about the stars.||We enjoyed meeting plenty of sheep as well as a lamb that was being nursed back to health indoors. The staff was friendly and helpful and we loved talking with everyone about their recent designation as a certified B Corporation. Their excitement about and commitment towards the environment is clear in all that they do. Book a stay at Lake Hāwea Station and you’ll have wonderful memories of this special place!