A Day is Not Enough...
Exploring one of the most photographed and filmed areas of the South Island from the lake, will leave you wishing you could stay longer.
There are a variety of options from four-star-plus luxury bed and breakfast to basic, yet comfortable, backpacker style bunkrooms.
The Glenorchy Lake House is a luxury Boutique Bed and Breakfast situated on the shores of the lake, 40 minutes drive from Queenstown and a 5 minute boat ride or 30 minute paddle from Kinloch. Rates: from $295 per night.
Kinloch Lodge has provided accommodation since 1868 and has options for all budgets; from our Heritage Lodge in the original building from 1868 to our Backpacker Lodge complete with self catering facilities and free wireless Internet. Rates: Backpacker beds from $30, doubles from $80. Heritage B&B from $175. Lonely Planet author's pick 2008,
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Facilities
The outdoor Hot Tub, (for in-house guests and those on 2hr trip) with magnificent views of the lake and mountains, is great to relax in after your paddle. Kinloch Lodge also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, home baked goods, tea and coffee as well as evening meals* (reservations required*)
There is even a Department of Conservation (DoC) campsite right on the lake shore so there is no reason not to stay.
