Luxury That’s Wild by Nature.
Your hosted wilderness lodge on New Zealand’s West Coast. A place to slow down, reconnect, and breathe again.
You don’t need another trip. You need a hosted escape that finally lets you exhale.
Lake Brunner Eco Lodge is a fully hosted wilderness stay on the West Coast of New Zealand. Nestled in untouched native bush, overlooking a still quiet lake, this is where people come when they’re tired of the noise in their lives, in their calendars, and in their heads.
Here every detail is handled. Seasonal dinners. Breakfast each morning. Glowworms and stargazing. Kayaks at the water’s edge. Forest trails at your doorstep. Local fly-fishing guidance when you want it.
Whether you’re here to reconnect, cast for a brown trout, or gather your favourite people, this place gives you the space and the hosting to slow down.
Here, nature isn’t something you visit. It’s something you feel.
Find the Stay That Fits You.
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Slow, Quiet, Restful
You want stillness. Nature that feels close enough to touch. Hosting that removes every decision from your day. Wake to lake light, wander forest trails, soak in quiet, and let us handle the rest.
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Wild Brown Trout. Local Knowledge. Pure Water
Access rivers and still waters known only to locals. Cast for browns in quiet, untouched wilderness. Tap into expert guidance, early starts, flexible hosting, and a restorative lodge to return to.
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A Lodge to Call Your Own
Bring your favourite people and let hosting take care of the weekend. Shared meals, glowworms, stargazing, nature immersion, and a lodge designed for meaningful connection, without the planning stress.
What’s Included in Every Hosted Stay
Your stay at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge isn’t a room-only booking; it’s a fully hosted wilderness experience. Everything you need to slow down, reconnect, and feel looked after is included.
Hosting that takes care of everything
Freshly prepared seasonal 3-course set menu dinner each night.
Continental breakfast every morning
Guided glowworm walk
Stargazing under some of NZ’s darkest skies
Complimentary kayaks on the lake
Forest trails starting at your doorstep
Hot drinks always available
Intuitive, personal hosting throughout your stay.
This is ease, built in. No planning. No logistics. No decisions to make. Just wilderness, hosting, and time that finally feels spacious.
Built for Serious Anglers
Early breakfasts timed to your first cast.
Local insights from people who know every bend of the river.
Access to still waters, remote stream, and quiet brown trout territory
Every stay at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge weaves together hosting, wilderness, and connection.
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Hosted Comfort, Surrounded by Wilderness
Step inside the lodge and feel everything ease. Every stay here is fully hosted, meals prepared for you, activities guided for you, and comfort curated around you. Wake to lake views. Unwind by the fire. Let seasonal New Zealand produce arrive at your table without lifting a finger.
Our rooms blend calm, natural textures with the warmth of a hand-built lodge in native bush. A restorative base for couples needing stillness, anglers needing comforts after long days on the river, and exclusive-use guests wanting a place that feels grounding.
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The Wild, Made Effortless
Follow forest trails beneath ancient rimu. Cast for wild brown trout in the still waters of Lake Brunner or remote rivers only known to locals. Watch the light shift across the hills as the day slows.
Whether you’re here to explore, reconnect, or simply breathe, every moment has been designed to feel effortless. Hosted guidance. Quiet waters. Glowworms, kayaks, and night skies are all included.
Perfect for couples seeking gentle adventure, fly-fishing enthusiasts seeking the right water at the right time, and exclusive groups wanting meaningful time together.
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Food with a Sense of Place
Meals here are slow, seasonal, and rooted from the land. From coastal seafood to South Island lamb, to produce sourced from growers across Aoteroa, our dishes feel grounded and memorable.
Dinner is a ritual. Breakfast is easy. And for exclusive-use gatherings, shared tables become the heart of the weekend.
Hosting means you never have to plan a thing. Simply arrive hungry.
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Sustainability as a Promise, Not a Trend
Sustainability here isn’t marketing; it’s embedded. Hydro power. Low guest numbers. Local sourcing. Respect for the native bush and birdlife that surrounds us.
When you stay here, you become part of the land’s story. A commitment to care for the forest, the lake, and the people who visit.
This is responsible hosting, shaped by the wilderness that holds us.
“Fabulous venue, hosts were outstanding, Brenda is a gem, and food was also excellent.
The peace and quiet of this historic venue is something that will take us back in the near future.
The food was the very best…the West Coast at its finest!”
Ready When You Are
If you want a hosted wilderness lodge where everything slows, everything softens, and everything is handled for you. This is it.
Your stay includes freshly prepared meals, glowworms, stargazing, kayaks, forest trails, and warm, intuitive hosting.
Perfect for couples needing space, fly-fishing enthusiasts chasing quiet water, and exclusive groups wanting time that feels meaningful.
When you’re ready to breathe again, we’ll be here. In the native bush. On the lake. With everything taken care of.