Swain-selected stayGlenorchy, Queenstown, New ZealandBlanket BayA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Blanket Bay sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, 45 minutes from Queenstown, its Lodge Rooms, Lodge Suites, private Chalet Suites and Chalet Staterooms built around 25 stone fireplaces in a Rocky Mountain lodge style rather than the more common Kiwi farmhouse look. Jet boating on the Dart River skims inches above braided glacial water through a valley that later shows up, unmistakably, in the Lord of the Rings films.A scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound, heli-skiing and heli-fishing, and direct lodge access to sections of the Routeburn Track round out the days, and chef Dan Reynolds' daily five-course degustation menu, blending European technique with Pacific ingredients, is reason enough to come back each night. A closer lookBlanket Bay, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyJet boating on the Dart River is Blanket Bay's classic adrenaline outing, skimming inches above braided glacial water through a valley that later shows up, unmistakably, in the Lord of the Rings films. A scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound covers the more contemplative version of the same landscape, and for skiers and anglers with deeper pockets of time, heli-skiing and heli-fishing open up terrain no road could ever reach. Hikers can pick up sections of the Routeburn Track directly from the lodge, one of New Zealand's Great Walks, without needing to commit to the full multi-day version. Chef Dan Reynolds' daily five-course degustation menu, blending European technique with Pacific ingredients, is reason enough to come back to the lodge each night no matter how the day went. Plan with SwainAdd Blanket Bay to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
