While the area is known for the Ohau Snow Fields, and more and more the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail (click on the map to the right) come the end of the ski season there are stunning wilderness areas to be explored by walking, hiking or biking further up the valley or around the Lodge during the summer months.
Lake Ohau Lodge is a great place not only to stay, but to base yourself so you can enjoy all the activities the region has on offer. Stay at the Lake Ohau Lodge, get out there and explore the surrounding nature and be treated to a friendly family atmosphere with excellent food and a fun, casual vibe.
Restaurant
The restaurant at Lake Ohau Lodge has a reputation for outstanding food, great service and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The cosy restaurant features an open fire, big windows with lake views, a bar and lovely big tables. Guests are often invited to sit together which often is one of the highlights of your time here.
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Each evening we serve a 3 course set menu, the "chef's special" each night. This includes a soup with Ohau fresh bread, a choice of two main courses on the same vegetables and a dessert. We ask that you advise on booking of any dietary requirements so that we can cater individually for that requirement. i.e. it is no problem to prepare a vegetarian option or bake a gluten free loaf of bread or gluten free dessert but whatever your diet we will try our best to cater for you.
For breakfast there is a buffet where you help yourself to the selection of cereals including our wonderful home made muesli, fruits and yoghurt and then once you are seated our waitress will come and ask you if you would like a cooked breakfast. This includes crispy bacon, free range poached eggs, grilled sausage and tomato. Toast is served to the table and there is filter coffee and tea that you can help yourself to or we can make an espresso coffee if you prefer for an extra charge.
For families with small children we offer the option of an early dining time, if required. In the winter season it is not uncommon to have 30 children all dining together at 6pm - that is when the adults retreat to the bar!!
Accommodation at Lake Ohau Lodge
Lake Ohau Lodge offers five different styles of comfortable accommodation to suit your requirements and budget.
For accommodation rates, visit our Lake Ohau Lodge Rates page.
Upper South Temple Wing (8 rooms)
The Upper South Temple Wing offers stunning luxury double studio rooms with the best views of Mount Cook and Lake Ohau. Simply styled with original art, the rooms have one very comfortable queen size flexible slat bed with a luxurious mattress topper, electric blanket and extra rug. There are comfortable Scandinavian armchairs to relax in, a desk and a stool. The sliding doors open to decking where you can take your directors chair and sit on a nice day. The ensuite bathrooms are spacious with a shower over the bath, heated towel rails, makeup mirror and hairdryers. The rooms are centrally heated and there is a selection of teas, plunger coffee, a fridge and hot water bottles.
Temple Wing (22 rooms)
In the Temple Wing the spacious studio rooms have a queen size flexible slat bed and single bed/or bunk, with good views over the lake to surrounding mountains. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with bath, heated towel rails & hair dryers. The rooms have underfloor heating as well as tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. There are hot water bottles or electric blankets. Drive to your door for easy unpacking!
The family rooms in this wing with queen and bunk bed are the best value and most suitable rooms for families as they have extra beds for children and we are happy to put a rollaway in for a 3rd child.
Maitland Wing (22 rooms)
The Maitland Wing rooms are smaller, character rooms, a bit cheaper and the 12 on the North side have lake and mountain views. The flexible slat beds have electric blankets and extra blankets on the beds or in the drawers. The bathrooms have a shower over the bath, heated towel rails and teak oiled floor boards. Choose from double, twin and triple (bunk and single bed) rooms with underfloor heating, all ensuite with bath and tea and coffee making facilities, no fridge.
Huxley Wing (10 rooms)
Detached from the main lodge building, the Huxley Wing comprises of 10 rooms, 5 rooms have 2 single beds (which can be joined to make a king bed) and 5 rooms are quads with 2 sets of bunk beds. The rooms are quite small but through a large glass sliding door you have a view over a grassy area to glimpses of the lake. The ensuite bathrooms are generously sized with shower and heated towel rails and the rooms are warm in winter. There is tea and coffee making from summer 2020, no fridge. There is parking just outside.
Hopkins Wing (10 rooms)
This is the original wing of the Lodge from 1951! All rooms have two single beds with hand basin and the shared facilities are at the end of the hallway. All linen and towels are supplied, there is a heater in each room and hot water bottles that can be filled from the kitchen. It is important to note that these rooms can be quite noisy as they are right beside the bar.
