Hosted Wilderness Escapes on New Zealand’s West Coast
Slow down. Breathe deeper. Let us take care of everything.
Step out of everyday life and into the quiet of Lake Brunner.
Our Hosted Wilderness Escapes combine peaceful lodge accommodation, seasonal dining and simple nature experiences in the heart of New Zealand's West Coast wilderness — with the details already taken care of.
Meals are prepared. Kayaks are waiting. Forest trails begin nearby. Glowworms emerge after dark.
You simply arrive, settle in and let the pace change.
You Don't Need Another Holiday to Organise
Sometimes getting away creates almost as much work as staying home. Where will we eat? What should we do tomorrow? What time do we need to leave? What still needs booking?
A Hosted Wilderness Escape at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge is different. We take care of the details so your time can open up.
Wake when you're ready. Linger over breakfast. Take a kayak onto Lake Brunner, wander through native West Coast forest, explore further afield or simply find somewhere beautiful and stop. As evening arrives, come back to the lodge knowing dinner is taken care of.
Nothing to organise. Nowhere you need to rush to.
Just time to slow down, reconnect and be properly present.
Choose Your Hosted Wilderness Escape
You don't necessarily need a long holiday to feel different.
Choose the amount of time you have — and how deeply you want to switch off.
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Quiet Exhale
One night to breathe again.
A short, fully hosted escape for when you don't need a long holiday — you simply need life to go quiet for a while.
Arrive, settle in and let us take care of the evening. Enjoy a hosted dinner, sleep surrounded by the quiet of the West Coast and wake slowly before returning to the world.
Perfect for: couples, solo travellers and anyone needing a restorative pause during a wider West Coast journey.
Your stay includes:
1 night hosted accommodation
Seasonal hosted dinner
Continental breakfast
Arrival platter and house beverage
Complimentary use of kayaks
Glowworm experience
Access to local forest walks
From $699 for two guests
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Hosted Reset
Enough time to properly switch off.
There is a difference between getting away and actually slowing down.
With three nights at Lake Brunner, there is time for the urgency to disappear. Slow mornings. An unhurried day. Time on the lake or in the forest. Long evenings over dinner without needing to think about tomorrow.
This is the stay for people who want more than a weekend away — they want to feel rested by the time they leave.
Perfect for: couples wanting time together, busy professionals, milestone escapes and travellers who want to experience the West Coast without rushing through it.
Your stay includes:
3 nights hosted accommodation
Hosted breakfasts
Three-course hosted dinners each evening
Pre-dinner platter and house beverage
Complimentary use of kayaks
Glowworm experience
Forest walks and time to explore
Relaxed, intuitive hosting throughout your stay
From $1,699 for two guests
This Is More Than Accommodation
This is not a place where you cook, schedule, or decide what comes next. It’s a place where your time opens up. Forest trails begin at the lodge. Kayaks wait on the lake. Glowworms emerge after dark. Dinner is ready when the winds down.
Hosting is woven through every part of your stay, so you can focus on resting, reconnecting, and being present.
One Night Feels Complete. Longer Stays Feel Transformative.
Each Hosted Nature Escape is thoughtfully designed to feel whole, even in a single night. Many guests choose to stay longer. Letting the pace slow further, the bush feels closer, and the evenings stretch out naturally.
You can choose how long you stay and how indulgent it feels. We take care of everything either way.
Indulgent Hosted Escape
What’s Included:
Seasonal prepared dinner
Continental breakfast
A glass of house beverage
A pre-dinner platter to ease into the evening
Forest walks from the lodge
Glowworm tours at night
Complimentary kayaks
Warm, intuitive hosting throughout your stay
Who it’s for:
Ideal for couples who want their stay to feel more relaxed and more delicious.
Thoughtful Rooms, Quiet Comfort
Choose from lake-view and forest-view rooms, each designed for rest and simplicity. No televisions. No distractions. Just comfortable beds, natural textures, and the quiet of the West Coast wilderness.
Gentle Experiences That Meet You Where You Are
Your stay includes access to:
Guided glowworm walks
Kayaks on Lake Brunner
Forest trails starting at the lodge
Stargazing under some of New Zealand’s darkest skies
These aren’t activities to rush through. They’re moments to ease into, guided by nature and supported by hosting.
Nature Escape FAQs
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Yes, your meals, experiences, and hosting are included based on your chosen package.
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Yes. This is designed to feel complete, even in a single night.
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Additionals nights can be added based on availability.
Ready to Slow Down?
Still. Nourished. Unrushed.