Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary

Despite the sense of being wonderfully far from everything, this luxury Wanaka accommodation is remarkably well-connected. Located just 20 minutes from central Wanaka, 60 minutes from Queenstown, or a dramatic 10-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown Airport, the Homestead sits at the perfect intersection of seclusion and accessibility. The vibrant town of Wanaka, with its acclaimed restaurants, championship golf courses, paddleboarding, wineries and boutique shops, is an easy drive away, while Mt Aspiring National Park and Fiordland put some of New Zealand’s most extraordinary wilderness within reach.

The Lodge

The Ridgeline Homestead is designed as a high-country lodge in the truest sense, a place where rustic warmth and refined luxury exist in perfect balance. Locally sourced materials, a farmhouse kitchen, open fireplaces, and expansive outdoor entertaining areas give the Homestead an inviting, lived-in feel, while the considered interiors ensure every comfort is accounted for. This Wanaka luxury accommodation feels both spectacular and deeply relaxed.

Exclusively yours for the duration of your stay, the Homestead accommodates up to 10 guests across five individually styled suites, each with generous ensuite bathrooms. The Komako Room also features an adjoining bunk room sleeping up to four children, making Mahu Whenua an ideal choice for multi-generational families or groups travelling together. Beyond the suites, guests have full run of the grand living areas with their sweeping lake views, two outdoor dining spaces, a seasonally heated swimming pool, year-round hot pool, and broad timber decking perfect for long evenings watching the light change over the mountains.

The Experience

From the moment you arrive at Mahu Whenua, the team takes care of everything - discreetly, warmly, and without fuss. This is fully hosted luxury: a dedicated on-site chef and sous chef prepare all meals using the finest local produce, with menus tailored entirely to your group’s tastes and dietary requirements. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, canapés, snacks, and picnics are all included, alongside premium house wines, beers, soft drinks, and all-day tea and coffee. Fresh flowers and a cheeseboard welcome you on arrival, and daily turndown service ensures the Homestead always feels pristine.

Days here can be as adventurous or as restful as you choose. On-site trails invite hiking and mountain biking through the conservation sanctuary, while horses can be saddled for a ride through native bush. Helicopter excursions open up the wider Southern Alps, and in winter, New Zealand’s finest ski terrain, including world-class heli-skiing, is just a short transfer away. For those who simply want to do nothing at all, the pool deck and the views will more than oblige.

What sets Mahu Whenua apart from any other Wanaka accommodation is the feeling that this place was made entirely for you, because for the duration of your stay, it genuinely is. It’s the kind of experience people describe as a highlight of their travels: not because of any single element, but because of how effortlessly everything comes together.

Season dates, rates and minimum night stay requirements may apply. Please contact one of our team for accurate availability and quotes.