Blanket Bay

Opened December 1999, Blanket Bay Lies Close The Tiny Settlement Of Glenorchy On The Northern Shores Of Lake Wakatipu. It Takes Its Name From Pioneer Farmers A Century Ago Who Sheared Their Sheep On The Shores Of The Bay Under Rough Shelters Made Of Blankets. Today, Blanket Bay Is Associated With A Magical Haven Of Peace And Solitude From The Outside World. The Lodge Is A Rare Combination Of Unspoiled Magnificence, Natural Experiences And Luxury Accommodation. Built In The Grand Style Of The Finest Alpine Lodges, It Is A Helicopter Ride Away From Jurassic Rain Forests And Majestic Peaks. The Main Lodge Houses Splendid Accommodations. The Great Room With Its Massive Log Fireplace, 30 Foot High Vaulted Wharf timber Beams And Antique Wooden Floors, Sumptuous Den, Game Room With Its Own Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Dining Rooms Offering The Intense, Sun ripened Flavors Of Pacific Rim Cuisine, Superb Spa And Gym Amenities, 1800 Square Feet Of Terraced Indoor And Outside Fireplaces Allow Guests To Watch The Sun Set Behind The Snowcapped Humboldt Mountains. Adjacent Settler Styled Chalets Complement The Main Lodge And Houses Four Suites. The Outside Pool Completes This Comprehensive Resort.