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Wanaka is a very special place and Riverrun is a special place from which to explore it. The lodge is set on an escarpment with unobstructed views of New Zealand's Southern Alps from every room. 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. Facilities include email and internet, satellite TV, CD players, TV/video, an extensive library of books, movies, music and magazines, a separate guest area with tea/coffee making and guest fridge, private outdoor hot tub, ski locker rooms, mountain bikes and fishing rods.

The two ground floor lounges each have a roaring log fire, generous seating and open onto deep verandas with panoramic mountain views. Books, chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts and complimentary refreshments ensure guests feel both indulged and at home. Guest accommodation at the lodge is uncluttered, spacious, comfortable and simply relaxing, with carefully chosen touches of luxury in the pure calendared cotton bed linen, big wrap robes, extra large bath towels, herbal soaps and toiletries, feather down pillows and New Zealand wool duvets. Clutha rooms are larger with super-king or twin beds and video as well as TV, the Cardrona rooms have a queen size bed, and open directly onto a veranda. All rooms have spacious ensuite bathrooms.

Activities and facilities

  • -Books and DVDs
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Concierge
  • cookies fruit and maps. -Complimentary guest mountain biking
  • fishing rods etc -Onsite riverside walks and bike trails.
  • fruit juice
  • Gay friendly
  • Non-smoking property
  • Not suitable for children
  • On-site parking
  • Restaurant/s
  • satellite TV -Guest tea/coffee making room with sparking water
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Tour desk
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access
Location 86 Halliday Rpad
Wanaka 9382 OTAGO New Zealand

Riverrun

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Clutha Room 3 nts+ 3 NZ$480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 Sold
Book Riverrun Exclusive 4 NZ$400 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 Sold
Book Cardrona Room 3 nts+ 3 NZ$380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 Sold
Book Clutha Room 3 nts+
- ensuite with shower only or shower and bath - superking bed or twin beds - high quality crafted furnishings - fine cotton linen, towels, toiletries, heated towel rails - satellite tv/dvd, alarm clock, phone, wifi - magnificent mountain views
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 superking bed
or
Single bed Single bed
2 king singles
Cancellation policy: 1 Night Penalty Always ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will forfeit the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Riverrun Exclusive
accommodation package inclusive of dinner for two on one night of your stay, a 375 ml bottle of best local pinot noir, delicious breakfasts, evening appetisers. Cardrona room, queen bed, ensuite. Mountain bikes, outdoor spa, wifi, river walks and trails.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 queen bed
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Cardrona Room 3 nts+
-ensuite - queen bed - high quality crafted furnishings - fine cotton linen, towels, toiletries, - heated towel rails etc - TV, satellite TV, alarm clock, phone, WiFi - magnificent mountain views
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 queen bed
Cancellation policy: 1 Night Penalty Always ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will forfeit the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Business facilities
The lodge provides guests with free WiFi and an apple computer for guest use, as well as access to fax facilities.
 
Check In 1430hrs
Check In Instructions Please ensure you have directions to find us as we are off the main road.
There will be an extra charge for guests who check in after 10.30pm at night, and also for late check-outs.
Check Out 1100hrs
Getting There DIRECTIONS
Please note that if you are using GPS navigation it is important to input the full address - 86 Halliday Road, Wanaka 9382.

Coming from QUEENSTOWN or CHRISTCHURCH on SH6
Watch out for Wanaka airport (small) on your right, and 2-3 minutes drive-time later, also on your RIGHT, you will come to Halliday Road, an unsealed road off SH6. Drive to the end of Halliday Road, in through the stone gates, past the farm buildings and on up to the lodge which is set up on the hillside. Christchurch is 5 - 5 1/2 hours drive, Queenstown by this route is 1 hr 30 mins.


If you drive from QUEENSTOWN via highway 89 and the Crown Range, the trip is slightly shorter (1 hour). The road is a high switch-back and more exposed, with magnificent views, all the way is now sealed asphalt. This road takes you in to Wanaka township and to reach us you need to drive out the other side onto SH6 - pass (but do not take) the turn-off to the West Coast, continue on SH6 and turn left down Halliday Road, continue as above. If you reach the airport you have driven too far.


Arriving from the WEST COAST you will cross the Clutha River and shortly after arrive at a T intersection - 2 mins to your right is Wanaka, but turn left onto SH6 continue 1-2 mins until you reach Halliday Road, also on your left. Drive to the end of Halliday Road, in through the stone gates, past the farm buildings and on up to the lodge which is set up on the hillside. From Franz Josef to Wanaka is 4-5 hours, but the trip is a spectacular one and you should allow plenty of time.
Parking Off-street parking for all guests.
Things To Do Onsite riverside walks and mountain bike trails (we have mountain bikes for guests to use).

-Hiking
Diamond Lake and Rocky Knoll (with views over the lake and towards Mt Aspiring)
Rob Roy Glacier hike (full day, unguided)
The Siberia Experience (fly into a wilderness Valley, hike, jetboat back out)

-Scenic Flights
Milford Sound flight and cruise (half day)
Helicopter Scenic around Mt Aspiring with two landings (1 hour)

-Lakes and Rivers
Mou Waho Island nature eco excursion (half-day)
Guided fly fishing (full day, can include tuition)

-General Advenuture
Central Otago Wine Tours and Rippon Vineyard, Canyoning, Skydiving, Biking, Sailing, Golf, Fighter Pilots Museum, Cinema Paradiso

Wanaka is one of New Zealand's premier snow sports regions and a winter base for skiing, snowboarding, heliskiing, nordic and cross country.