Riverrun

Riverrun offers luxury accommodation in a magnificent setting just five kilometres from Lake Wanaka resort and one hour from Queenstown, in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps. The small luxury lodge is set on an escarpment and surrounded by 500 acres of private land bordering New Zealand’s largest river, the Clutha, with walks and running trails and spectacular and uninterrupted mountain views. Accommodation is stylish and private, with attention to comfort and detail. In the evening lodge guests enjoy fine food and wine and a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Nearby are two magnificent lakes, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea, and the renowned wilderness of Mt Aspiring National Park.

Designed by a local architect, the reclaimed hardwood timber and beams used in the lodge construction give the guest accommodation and living areas a sense of warmth, intimacy and history. Richly polished jarrah floors extend throughout both lounges, historic wharf timbers and massive railway beams show century old adze work. Handcrafted furniture and original metal balustrades and light fittings make this a superbly individual environment. 

Guest accommodation at the lodge is uncluttered, spacious, comfortable and simply relaxing. The location assures you of calm and privacy. We can advise you on an active or adventurous stay, a special celebration or romantic retreat, or you may simply enjoy your surroundings and explore the trails that lead down to the river from the lodge. Facilities include  • spacious ensuite bathrooms• comfortable and stylish furniture• pure cotton bedlinen• big wrap waffle robes and extra large bath towels •New Zealand wool duvets and feather throws • selection of feather down and fibrefill pillows• herbal soaps and toiletries • wireless internet, satellite tv, cd players, tv/video • larger Clutha rooms with super-king or twin beds•Cardrona rooms have a queen size bed.