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Address : MT ASPIRING ROAD RAPID 494WANAKA, 9192 NZ



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WHARE KEAS INSPIRING BUILDING CAPTURES THE FULL BEAUTY AND GRANDEUR OF ITS LAKE-SIDE SETTING AND ALPINE VIEWS/ WHILST PROVIDING THE ULTIMATE IN SOPHISTICATED ACCOMMODATION FOR GUESTS. DESIGNED BY AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT JOHN MAYNE/ TO CAPTURE THE SETTINGS UNIQUE FEELING OF SPACE AND LIGHT/ WHARE KEA APPEARS TO FLOAT ABOVE THE WATER ALLOWING GUESTS TO ENJOY THE MAGNIFICENT LOCATION IN AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE. WHARE KEA CAN BE BOOKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ENSURE THEIR PRIVACY/ OR CAN BE BOOKED ON A ROOM BASIS FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY MEETING OTHER GUESTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. A NEW AND UNIQUE OFFERING EXCLUSIVE TO GUESTS OF WHARE KEA LODGE IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT OUR LUXURIOUS/ HIGH ALPINE CHALET. ACCESSED VIA A SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT FROM THE FRONT LAWN OF THE WHARE KEA LODGE/ THE CHALET IS LOCATED HIGH IN THE BUCHANAN MOUNTAIN RANGE BESIDE THE MT. ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK. ENJOYING DIRECT SUNLIGHT ALL DAY FROM ITS NORTH FACING LOCATION/ GUESTS ARE AFFORDED STUNNING VIEWS OF MT. COOK ON THE NORTH EAST HORIZON TO MT. ASPIRING ON THE WEST. THE CHALET IS A TRUE EXTENSION OF THE LUXURY AND COMFORT OF WHARE KEA LODGE AND WAS CONCEIVED TO MAXIMISE THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS WITHOUT IMPACTING ON ITS ENVIRONMENT. THE CHALET COMPRISES TWO DOUBLE GUEST BEDROOMS/ LIVING AREAS/ BATHROOM AND SUN DECK. THE CHALETS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EXCELLENCE WAS RECOGNISED WHEN WHARE KEA RECEIVED THE RELAIS AND CHATEAUX ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD IN 2004. A PERSONAL HOST AND MOUNTAIN GUIDE ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE YOUR STAY AT THE CHALET IS UNRIVALLED IN COMFORT AND SAFETY.
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    Area Attractions :

      --> -cardrona Ski Resort - 30kms Sw - Shuttle Service Available From Lodge -treble Cone Ski Area - 25kms Nw - Shuttle Service Available From Lodge -harris Mountains Heliskiing - Distance Varies By Air Nw - Complimentary Shuttle Service To Staging Areas Available Then Join The 2 Hour Boat Cruise Out Onto The Sound Itself And Experience Dolphins And Seals Swimming Alongside The Boat -fly Fishing - Distance And Direction Varies - Enjoy Fishing For Trout In The Many River Ways And Stream In The Local Area Or Take A Helicopter And Fly Into Some Of The More Remote River Areas -vineyard Touring - Distance Varies - South - Enjoy The Growing Wine Industry By Visiting The Nearby Vineyards And Sampling Their Excellent Pinot Noirs -golf - 7kms S - Visit The Scenic Wanaka Golf Course Or Experience The Excellent Courses In Queenstown. All Courses Offer Eighteen Holes. . Reference Cities Wanaka - 7km E Queenstown - 117km S Franz Josef Glacier - 285km Nw Christchurch - 745km Ne Dunedin - 276km E Te Anau - 273km Sw .

    Driving Directions : WANAKA AIRPORT - WKA. DISTANCE FROM WHARE KEA LODGE- 15.7KM. DIRECTIONS- MAKE YOUR WAY OUT OF WANAKA AIRPORT/ TURN RIGHT ON STATE HIGHWAY 6/ INTO WANAKA TOWNSHIP. WHARE KEA LODGE IS LOCATED 5.6KM FROM THE CENTRE OF THE WANAKA TOWNSHIP ALONG MT ASPIRING ROAD/ WHICH IS FOUND BY FOLLOWING THE LAKE SIDE ROAD TOWARDS GLENDHU BAY. JUST OUT OF TOWN YOU WILL NOTICE RIPPON VINEYARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. PAST RIPPON VINEYARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.2KMS. YOU WILL THEN SEE TWO HOUSES AT THE TOP OF THE HILL/ A NEW HOUSE ON THE LEFT AND AN OLDER COTTAGE SURROUNDED BY PINE TREES ON THE RIGHT. CONTINUE PAST THESE HOUSES FOR APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 500 METRES. YOU WILL THEN SEE A LARGE GUM TREE ON THE RIGHT AND DIRECTLY AFTER THAT A POST AND RAIL FENCE AND STONE GATEWAY/ WHICH IS SIGNPOSTED -WHARE KEA LODGE-. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT HIGHLY VISIBLE AS WE ARE A PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE LODGE. THE GRAVEL ROAD -PLEASE BE AWARE OF AN ACTIVE AIR FIELD- WHERE YOU WILL SEE THE LODGE IMMEDIATELY PAST THE MANAGERS COTTAGE. NOTE- IF YOU ARRIVE AT THE MOUNT ROY CAR-PARK ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD/ YOU HAVE DRIVEN PAST THE WHARE KEA LODGE ENTRANCE. QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT - ZQN. DISTANCE FROM WHARE KEA LODGE- 70KM. FROM QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT TURN RIGHT TOWARD FRANKTON TURNOFF AND THEN TURN RIGHT INTO STATE HIGHWAY 6A/ APPROXIMATELY 12KM TURN LEFT ON THE CROWN RANGE ROAD AND CONTINUE ALONG THIS ROAD THROUGH THE CARDRONA TOWNSHIP TO WANAKA. YOU WILL COME TO A T INTERSECTION/ AT THIS TURN LEFT ONTO MT ASPIRING ROAD. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ABOVE. CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT- CHC. DISTANCE FROM WHARE KEA LODGE- 450 KM. FROM CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 HEADING SOUTH. APPROXIMATELY 36KM AFTER ASHBURTON AT RANGITATA TURN RIGHT TO GERALDINE AND FOLLOW THE INLAND ROUTE SOUTH THROUGH GERALDINE/FAIRLIE/TEKAPO/ OMARAMA AND TARRAS. JUST SOUTH OF THE TARRAS TOWNSHIP TURN RIGHT TOWARDS WANAKA. THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AS ABOVE.
    Room Information : S1T - MASTER SUITE WITH SUNDECK - COMPRISING A DOUBLE ROOM. KIND SIZE BED/ SITTING AREA/ WRITING DESK AND LUXURIOUS BATHROOM WITH BATH AND SEPARATE DOUBLE SHOWER/ WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM/ CODED PERSONAL SECURITY SAFE/ BOSE STEREO SYSTEM/ BROADBAND WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SUNDECK WHICH OVERLOOKS THE LAKE AND MOUNTAINS. A1K- DELUXE ROOM WITH SUNDECK - KING SIZE BED/ TWIN BEDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST/ WRITING DESK AND LUXURIOUS BATHROOM WITH BATH AND SEPARATE DOUBLE SHOWER/ WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM/ CODED PERSONAL SECURITY SAFE/ BOSE STEREO SYSTEM/ BROADBAND WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SUNDECK WHICH OVERLOOKS THE LAKE AND MOUNTAINS. . HANDICAP FACILITIES ONE DISABLED ROOM IS AVAILABLE/ THE BATHROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH SHOWER SEAT/BARS BY SHOWER AND TOILET WITH ROOM FOR WHEELCHAIR MOVEMENT. RAMPS ARE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE LODGES MAIN ENTRANCE AND ONTO THE LAWN AREAS. . IN ALL ROOMS -NO CHARGES APPLY- -AIR-CONDITIONING -CLIMATE CONTROL IN ROOM - FANS IN ALL ROOMS ALONG WITH HEATERS WHICH CAN BE SET TO TEMPERATURE .
    Property Information : On Property -charges May Apply- -banquet Facilities - Up To 20 Dinners -computer Modem Outlet -phones/Local Call Charge -desk In Room . On Property -no Charges Apply- -desk In Room -alarm Clock - In All Rooms -balconies - All Rooms Have Access Onto Balcony/Deck Areas -bathrobes - Thick Toweling Robes In Each Room -bathrooms In Room -cd - Tape Player - Stereo - Independent Cd Systems In Each Room -ceiling Fan - Fans Are Free Standing In Rooms -clock Radio -coffee Maker - Situated In Lounge Area -facilities For Physically Challenged - Dedicated Bedroom And Bathroom And Outside Ramps -fire Alarms - Situated In Corridors And Lounge Areas -game Room - Included In Tariff -hair Dryer -heating In Room - Included In Tariff -hotel Safe - At Owners Responsibility -ice Machines - Ice Dispensed From Kitchen Refrigerator To Bar Or Other Requirements -irons/Ironing Boards - Located In Laundry -lounge/Entertainment - Three Lounge Areas -make-up Mirrors - Large-well Lit Mirrors In All Bathrooms And Wardrobes -news Stand/Newspaper - Newspapers Available In Lounge Areas Each Day -non Smoking Rooms - All Rooms Are Non Smoking -parking -patio - All Rooms Have Direct Access Onto Patio -radios -safety Deposit Box - Storage At Owners Responsibility -smoke Alarms -toiletries - Aesop Toiletries In Each Bathroom Some Toiletries Are Available For Purchase -video Cassette Recorder - Video And Dvd And Video Library In Lounge Area And Game Room -whirlpool/Jacuzzi -electric Current/Voltage - Included In Tariff . Off-site -boutiques - 7kms - In Wanaka Township -drug Store - 7kms - In Wanaka Township -golf - 7kms - Available In Wanaka Township -hair Salon - 7kms - In Wanaka Township -restaurants - 7kms - Several Restaurants And Cafes In Township - Dining In House Included In Tariff -tennis Facilities - 7kms - Tennis Courts In Wanaka Township -beach - 500meters - Within Walking Distance From Lodge -skiing - 25kms - Cardrona Ski Resort - Treble Cone
    Hotel Policy : TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION -TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION IS 8 PERCENT -COMMISSION IS PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF GUESTS DEPARTURE. . CHILD POLICY - THERE IS NO REDUCED TARIFF FOR CHILDREN AT WHARE KEA LODGE. RESERVATIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS ARE ONLY PERMITTED WHEN WHARE KEA LODGE IS BOOKED ON AN EXCLUSIVE RESERVATION BASIS. . PET POLICY -WHARE KEA LODGE DOES NOT ACCEPT PETS - ALTHOUGH TWO WELL-BEHAVED AND SELDOM SEEN DOGS ARE PRESENT ON THE PROPERTY . MAX GUESTS PER ROOM - S1K - 2 . -CHECK-IN 1500 -CHECK-OUT 1100 -EARLY OR LATE CHECK-IN AND OUT TIMES SHOULD BE MADE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER PEAK SEASON - DECEMBER - APRIL AND WINTER PEAK SEASON AUGUST - OCTOBER. . DIRECT BILLING -FOR DIRECT BILLING PLEASE CALL LODGE OFFICE 64 3 443 1400 OR EMAIL WHAREKEA-AT-XTRA.CO.NZ. . ADVANCED BOOKINGS -ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 2 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL DATE . FORMS OF PAYMENT -CASH / CREDIT CARD . TAX INFORMATION -TAXES INCLUDED IN ALL RATES -SERVICE CHARGE - AT GUESTS DISCRETION .
    Guarantee Policy : RESERVATIONS ARE SECURED UPON PAYMENT OF 50PCT DEPOSIT OF THE TOTAL INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION BOOKED/ DEBITED AT TIME OF BOOKING.
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