New Zealand's stunning South Island inspired the Lord of the Rings films, with breathtaking mountain ranges, lakes and rivers featuring throughout. Blanket Bay provides a luxury environment from which you can enjoy this rugged splendour that will surround you.
Built in the grand style of the finest Alpine Lodges, Blanket Bay has received many accolades since opening in 1999. Head Chef Jason Dell has won numerous awards, and continues to do so. Conde Nast in 2007 recognised his achievements by giving the resort the award for the Best Hotel Food in the Australasia and South Pacific Region.
There are so many activities to tempt you to be pro-active - fly fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, guided walks, jet boating the Dart River or hiking in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Extreme sports like hang gliding, bungee jumping and tandem parachute jumping are available. For the re-active, there is heli-flightseeing to places like Milford Sound, gentle excursions to Otago Wineries, shopping in Queenstown, therapy and spa experiences or relaxing with a book at the pool or before a roaring fire at the Lodge.
