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Hawkshead Luxury Lodge and Gardens
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

Hawkshead has a unique style of luxury... a boutique Lodge in complete harmony with the spirit of Lake Wanaka and Central Otago. Guests will experience a relaxed Lodge atmosphere filled with simple charm and elegance creating that special ambience you are looking for.

Hawkshead’s elevated location, with unsurpassed panoramic 360 degree views, plays an integral part of your unique experience. Imagine waking to dawn light beaming over the mountains on the horizon ~ poolside late afternoon catching the last of the day’s sun ~ moonlight glow over the lake as you bed down for the evening - there is a corner of Hawkshead to enrich your senses every hour of the day.

Hawkshead’s sunken garden, "The Garden Venue", is contoured, private and quiet ~ a place to embrace the beauty that surrounds you, a time for remembrance ~ a time for everlasting memories. All it needs is you...

Escape to Wanaka, the ultimate four season destination for memorable Ski Holidays, Adventure Activities and Events. Wanaka Airport, just 10 minutes away, has daily Air New Zealand flights to and from Christchurch and is also accessible by light aircraft and helicopter. Queenstown International Airport is a 45 minute drive to Wanaka over the 1000m summit of the Crown Range which boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Lake Wakatipu basin and Cardrona Valley floor.

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Hawkshead Lodge and Gardens Lake Wanaka,  South Island, New Zealand  A Unique Venue for your Wedding Ceremony When this beautiful property seven years ago was found, there was just one acre of land with the house and a swimming pool.  It became my home,  “Hawkshead”, after my favourite village in the Lake District of England. Four years ago, ... Read more...

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