Mahu Whenua

All suites at Mahu Whenua come with striking views, either of the mountains at the property’s side or facing the lake and hills beyond. A king-size bed, rain shower and bathtub, Wi-Fi, complimentary minibar, air-conditioning, sofas and an outdoor deck area also come as standard. Cottage Suites include a well-equipped kitchenette and large private verandas too, while every suite at Mahu Whenua is decorated in the same absorbing style as found elsewhere, so traditional touches such as sheepskin throws and solid wooden beds sit harmoniously within an otherwise more contemporary space of minimalist artworks and glass-clad bathrooms.

Ridgeline and Homestead Suites

The delightful Ridgeline Suites provide a great range of views – to be admired through huge windows or on your veranda – and are either adjoined to the main homestead itself, or slightly separate to it. 

Komako Family Bunkroom

Similar to the other suites, though able to accommodate up to four people. 

Cottage Suite

The standalone Cottage Suite is ideal if looking for a little privacy, extra space including an in-room kitchenette and supreme valley views visible through wraparound windows; a great option for honeymooners.

Tui Master Suite

The Tui Master Suite is supreme, offering the same style and king-size bed though also a larger decking area, freestanding copper bathtub facing the valley and a deluxe double walk-in rain shower too. 

Exclusive Use

If travelling to New Zealand as a group (up to 12 guests), you can hire the whole of Mahu Whenua for your own exclusive use. 

The standard and quality of everything at Mahu Whenua is second to none. The focus here is very much on the landscape, then enjoying your downtime in the most comfortable and serene surroundings possible when back in the house itself. As such, you won’t find countless facilities here because frankly, you don’t need them! However, the wonderful heated pool and surrounding patio are a delight at any time of day, spa services such as massage and reflexology can be easily arranged, there’s a lovely communal lounge area, Wi-Fi, plus a games room and library too; handy if travelling to New Zealand as a family.

With over 200sq miles of untouched South Island wilderness around you – mountains, rivers, open plains and forest trails – the choice of outdoor excursions and sightseeing tours here, between Wanaka and Queenstown, is as good as endless. You could take a helicopter tour over nearby Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks, perhaps the picturesque Milford Sound; or for something a little less adrenaline packed, the horse-riding trails through forests and verdant valleys are sublime. If you love biking, Mahu Whenua will drop you and your bike at the top of a mountain in one of their helicopters for a true once in a lifetime ride, though the same can also be done if you prefer to hike. There’s wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley, 4x4 off road drives, rock climbing, watersports on Lake Wanaka, skiing if visiting in winter and wellness, yoga, art and photography workshops no matter what the time of year. This, plus cocktails on the lawn each evening is just a taste of the what’s to come while staying at the Mahu Whenua homestead lodge.