Hosted Stays in the Wilderness
Choose the stay that fits the way you want to slow down.
A hosted stay at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge is more than accommodation; it’s a curated experience shaped around how you want to feel. Every stay includes seasonal dinners, breakfast each morning, glowworms, stargazing, kayaks, forest trails, and intuitive hosting. You choose the focus. We handle the rest.
Whether you’re here for quiet nature, wild brown trout, or meaningful time with your favourite people, you’ll find a stay built around what matters most to you.
Hosted Stays, Curated for How You Want to Feel
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Nature Escape Stay
Slow. Quiet. Restorative.
Slow down, breathe deeper, and let hosting lift the weight off your shoulders. Seasonal dinners, breakfast each morning, glowworms, stargazing, kayaks, and forest trails are all included.
A hosted wilderness experience for guests who want stillness, nature, and space.
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Fly-Fishing Stay
Wild browns. Local insight.
Access local waters, wild browns, and guidance shaped around the rhythm of an angler’s day.
Early breakfasts, local river knowledge, and effortless hosting create the perfect fishing-focused stay. Built for all anglers seeking confidence, access, and comfort.
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Exclusive Use Lodge Hire
Your people. Your weekend.
Gather your favourite people and let hosting take care of the weekend. Shared dining, glowworms, stargazing, and nature immersion curated for meaningful connection.
Ideal for celebrations, retreats, and families wanting time that feels effortless and intimate.
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Seasonal & Special Event Packages
Limited. Curated. Unforgettable.
From the iconic Kumara Races to seasonal hosted experiences, these limited-time packages include meals, accommodation, and everything organised for you. Short availability and high demand mean they book out quickly.
Every Stay, Fully Hosted
No matter which package you choose, your stay at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge includes everything you need to slow down, reconnect, and feel looked after.
Freshly prepared seasonal 3-course set menu dinner
Continental breakfast
Guided glowworm walk
Stargazing under dark West Coast skies
Kayaks ready on the lake
Forest trails starting at your doorstep
Warm, intuitive hosting throughout your stay
This is the value built into every hosted stay. Easy, care, and wilderness included.
FAQ
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Yes. Every stay includes a freshly prepared 3-course set menu dinner and a continental breakfast.
No cooking. No planning. Just good food handled for you.
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Yes. You can add additional nights when booking, and we offer seasonal multi-night specials during shoulder periods.
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Yes. Guided glowworm walks and self guided kayaking (with kayaks and gear supplied) are all included in every booking.
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Absolutely. Early breakfasts, local water insight, and flexible hosting fit the rhythm of an angler’s day.
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Yes. Exclusive Use is available for groups wanting a fully hosted, private lodge experience.
Ready for Your Hosted Wilderness Escape?
Choose your stay that fits how you want to slow down. Whether you’re craving stillness, chasing wild browns, or planning time with your favourite people, your hosted experience at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge is ready when you are.