Swain-selected stayLake Moeraki, South IslandWilderness Lodge Lake MoerakiA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki sits on the Moeraki River within the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area on the South Island's southern West Coast, 90 kilometers south of Fox Glacier, its luxurious suites looking out over rainforest with spa baths and separate showers. Expert naturalist guides lead daily walks through rainforest and along the coast in search of giant podocarp trees, rare wildlife and delicate ferns.The lodge's three-decade involvement in penguin conservation makes this one of the best places in New Zealand to see the rare Tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, in the wild rather than in a sanctuary, and rates include dinner, breakfast and one guided activity daily, removing most of the planning from a stay built around genuine conservation work. A closer lookWilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, in detail.View all 14 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyExpert naturalist guides lead daily walks through rainforest and along the coast here in search of giant podocarp trees, rare wildlife and delicate ferns, and the lodge's three-decade involvement in penguin conservation makes this one of the best places in New Zealand to see the rare Tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, in the wild rather than in a sanctuary. Rates include dinner, breakfast and one guided activity daily, removing most of the planning from a stay built around genuine conservation work rather than a checklist of attractions. Plan with SwainAdd Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki 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 →
