Rates

Chalet

Inclusions 

  • Accommodation for up to two guests in a private chalet.  

  • Private guide for hiking from the lodge. 

  • Nightly pre-dinner drinks and canapés. 

  • Nightly multi-course gourmet dinner, with paired wine. 

  • Daily full breakfast. 

  • Daily lunch, either at the Mountain Kitchen or packed picnic lunch. 

  • An extensive selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including the chalet minibar. In addition, a selection of Minaret Station Reserve wines and spirits are also available for purchase.  

  • WiFi throughout the Mountain Kitchen and individual chalets. 

Our Seasons 

  • Autumn-Spring Rates: April - October

  • Summer Rates: November – March

  • Festive Season Rates: 15 December – 10 January

    *A minimum two-night stay applies during the Festive season.  

Arrivals and Departures

  • Check in: 2:30pm 

  • Check out: 11:00am

Rates

  • Autumn-Spring: $3,350 per chalet

  • Summer: $3,950 per chalet

  • Festive: $4,450 per chalet

Additional Guests: $650 per night, year-round.  One additional guest per chalet may use the Queen-sized foldout bed in the adjoining dressing room.  

*Rates are per chalet, per night, based on double occupancy. Chalets can be configured as King or Twin share.  Rates are in New Zealand Dollars inclusive of 15% GST.

Please Note: All provisions are flown into the Alpine Lodge so any dietary preferences (or food allergies) need to be advised at the time of reservation to ensure we can cater to your requirements.

Exclusive Use

Inclusions 

  • Exclusive use of all four chalets

  • Private guide for hiking from the lodge. 

  • Nightly pre-dinner drinks and canapés. 

  • Nightly multi-course gourmet dinner, with paired wine. 

  • Daily full breakfast. 

  • Daily lunch, either at the Mountain Kitchen or packed picnic lunch. 

  • An extensive selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including the chalet minibar. In addition, a selection of Minaret Station Reserve wines and spirits are also available for purchase.  

  • WiFi throughout the Mountain Kitchen and individual chalets.  

Our Seasons 

  • Autumn-Spring Rates: April - October

  • Summer Rates: November – March

  • Festive Season Rates: 15 December – 10 January

    *A minimum two-night stay applies during the Festive season.  

Arrivals and Departures

  • Check in: 2:30pm 

  • Check out: 11:00am

Rates

  • Autumn-Spring: $13,400

  • Summer: $15,000

  • Festive: $17,000

Additional Guests: $650 per night, year-round.  One additional guest per chalet may use the Queen-sized foldout bed in the adjoining dressing room

*Per night based on eight guests. Chalets can be configured as King or Twin share. Rates are in New Zealand Dollars inclusive of 15% GST.

Please note: Rates are per night. Payment required in advance to secure reservation. Helicopter transfers are in addition to the nightly tariff. 

Scenic Helicopter Transfer

As there is no road access to Minaret Station, helicopter transfers are required. These scenic transfer rates are in addition to the Alpine Lodge accommodation rates. Helicopter transfers, both scheduled or private, depart from our heliports at either Queenstown or Wanaka Airports. Flight times vary but typically Queenstown to Minaret Station is between 25-30 minutes each way. Wanaka to Minaret Station is approximately 15-20 minutes each way. 

Scheduled Departures 

Flights depart Queenstown or Wanaka Airports to Minaret Station at 2.00pm or 4.00pm. Flights depart Minaret Station for Queenstown or Wanaka Airports at 9.30am or 11.00am. Preferred departure times are subject to availability. Scheduled departures may be shared with Minaret Station staff. Rates are for a return trip.

  • Departing Queenstown: $2,900 per person

  • Departing Wanaka: $2,600 per person

*Please note, all loads are weight depending and require Aviation Operations sign-off. In some circumstances, the number of passengers may be limited to 5 or less to meet obligations under CAA rules. Aircraft subject to availability and may be substituted based on operational requirements. For groups larger than 6 we will require two helicopters. Please contact our reservations team for a quote for your group.

Private & Flexible Departures

If your schedule requires a more flexible transfer time or you prefer guaranteed exclusivity, we also offer private charters from both Queenstown and Wanaka Airports. Please note our check-in time of 2.00pm and check-out time of 11:00am. Early check-ins cannot be guaranteed even with a private transfer.  

  • Departing Queenstown: $11,950 for up to 6 guests

  • Departing Wanaka: $9,950 for up to 6 guests

*Please note, all loads are weight depending and require Aviation Operations sign-off. In some circumstances, the number of passengers may be limited to 5 or less to meet obligations under CAA rules. Aircraft subject to availability and may be substituted based on operational requirements. 

Heliport Locations

All rates are based on departure from and arrival at our heliports. We have complimentary car parking available at our Wanaka & Queenstown heliports, which guests may utilise for the duration of their time with Minaret Station.

Queenstown

64 Grant Road
Frankton
Queenstown, 9300

Wanaka

10 Lloyd Dunn Avenue
Wanaka Airport
Wanaka, 9382

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