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A working station
Two thousand acres of sheep, deer, cattle and horses. Private trails climb to the highest point of the property and drop to a jetty facing the National Park.
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Cabot Lodge
Twelve guests on a sheep and deer station above Lake Manapouri, at the edge of Fiordland National Park.
Manapouri, Southland
From NZD 2,250
From NZD 2,250
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Stories from guests
Real moments shared by participants at Cabot Lodge.
Cabot Lodge Experience
Cabot Lodge, Fiordland
Luxury farm stay at Cabot Lodge
Experience highlights
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The evening
A drink and canapés, then a multi-course set menu cooked from the farm, with the lake and mountains outside.
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The hot tub
A spa pool in the beech trees above Lake Manapouri, through the rose garden at the top of the lodge.
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On the farm
4WD farm tours and beekeeping, run from the lodge. Exclusive-use stays add privately guided farm activities.
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Doubtful Sound
The boat terminal is five minutes away. Their Fiordland Escape adds a night aboard on the Sound and a Kepler Track hike with a picnic.
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An octagonal house
Every room looks at the lake or the mountains. Covered walkways join the suites around a courtyard garden with an outdoor fireplace.
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The setting
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Your hosts
Meet the people behind Cabot Lodge
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Co-host
Breidi Alexander
Breidi Alexander co-hosts Cabot Lodge with Brad Alexander, welcoming guests to the Fiordland station lodge.
Co-host
Brad Alexander
Brad Alexander co-hosts Cabot Lodge, leading farm tours and guest experiences on the Manapouri property.
About
About this getaway
Cabot Lodge sits on a 2,000-acre sheep and deer station above Lake Manapouri, on the edge of Fiordland National Park. Breidi and Brad Alexander own and run it, and take no more than twelve guests at a time. There are four suites: the Premier Suite with its own kitchen and the highest views, the Deluxe Suite with an open fire, the Courtyard Suite with a private outdoor courtyard, and the Takatimu Suite with an enclosed living room facing the Takatimu Mountains and Mount Titiroa. A two-bedroom Villa stands apart. The lodge is octagonal, so the lake and mountains are in view from every side, and the rooms are joined by covered walkways around a courtyard garden. Evenings begin with a drink and canapés, then a multi-course set menu from the farm. Breakfast is cooked. On the station there are private walking trails, a fishing jetty, a hot tub in the beech trees above the lake, 4WD farm tours and beekeeping. The Doubtful Sound boat terminal is five minutes away, and the Milford Road is close.
Breidi and Brad Alexander welcome guests to Cabot Lodge as a genuine Kiwi hosted experience on a New Zealand sheep and deer station bordering Fiordland National Park. As Breidi describes, produce served at the lodge is gathered and grown on the property — proteins from the farm, greens from glasshouses, honey from their bees, handmade soaps from tallow, and wine from neighbouring vineyards.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Premier Suite
From NZD 2,250
The grandest suite, with a kitchen, a dining area, a clawfoot bath, and the highest views over the lake.
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From NZD 2,050
An open fireplace, a clawfoot bath, a separate office, and a picture window over the lake.
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The only suite with a private outdoor courtyard, and two picture windows on the lake and gardens.
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From NZD 2,050
An enclosed living room at the back of the lodge, facing the Takatimu Mountains and Mount Titiroa.
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From NZD 4,400
Two bedrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows over the lake and the National Park.
Check dates & bookExclusive use, four guests
From NZD 7,350
The whole lodge and its 2,000 acres, with the hot tub, the jetty, and privately guided farm activities.
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Fiordland Escape
From NZD 6,600 for two
Three nights for two: two at the lodge, one aboard the Southern Secret on Doubtful Sound, and a Kepler Track hike with a picnic lunch. They say it books out quickly.
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Availability notes
- • Book direct at cabotlodge.co.nz for current suite rates and availability.
Location & travel
- Getting there
- 268 Hillside-Manapouri Road, Te Anau 9679. The Doubtful Sound boat terminal on Lake Manapouri is a five-minute drive, and the Milford Road to Milford Sound is close. Their site does not publish directions, so ask them when you book.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Confirm on cabotlodge.co.nz when booking
- Cancellation
- See cabotlodge.co.nz terms and conditions
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
What is included?
An arrival drink, a pre-dinner drink and canapés, a multi-course set-menu dinner, cooked and continental breakfast, the minibar, fruit and baking in the suite, laundry, and use of the spa pool, trails and fishing jetty. Lunch is listed in the Fiordland Escape package, not in the suites.
How many guests does the lodge take?
Twelve at most, across four suites and a two-bedroom Villa. Breidi and Brad Alexander own and run it.
What does a suite cost?
Their site lists the Premier Suite from NZD 2,250, the Deluxe and Takatimu suites from NZD 2,050, the Villa from NZD 4,400, and exclusive use for four from NZD 7,350. The Courtyard Suite rate is on their booking page. Confirm the rate for your dates when you book.
What is there to do at the lodge?
4WD farm tours, beekeeping, private walking trails, fishing from the jetty, and the hot tub. Hiking, kayaking and fishing in Fiordland are close, and the Doubtful Sound boats leave five minutes away.
What is the Fiordland Escape?
A three-night package for two: two nights at the lodge, one aboard the Southern Secret on Doubtful Sound, and a three-hour section of the Kepler Track with a picnic lunch. From NZD 6,600 for two. They note it books out quickly because the boat has limited space.
Can we take the whole lodge?
Yes. Exclusive use is offered for four or eight guests, with the lodge, its 2,000 acres, the hot tub and jetty, and privately guided farm activities.
How do I book?
Use Book Now on any suite page at cabotlodge.co.nz, email enquiry@cabotlodge.co.nz, or call +64 27 601 8885.
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