The Lindis, Ahuriri Valley | Boutique New Zealand Lodge

Bar and Great Hall at The Lindis, New Zealand

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Accommodation at The Lindis, New Zealand

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Of the many unique adventure lodges in New Zealand, The Lindis is among the best of them. Not just because of its unmistakeable cutting-edge architecture, but behind that five-star frontage there lies a lodge completely committed to the great outdoors.

Why you'll love it here

Witness the lodge’s architecturally beautiful exterior with floor to ceiling windows framing the breathtaking landscape
Wake up each morning to awe-inspiring Ahuriri Valley views from your luxury suite or pod
Visit the stables to meet the lodge’s horses and trek across high country farmland on horseback
Explore Ben Avon Station and the Ahuriri Valley on one of the lodge’s electric bikes
Your stay includes three gourmet meals a day with locally foraged ingredients including salmon and venison

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Far from competing with the dramatic, craggy mountains which surround it, instead one of New Zealand’s most exclusive luxury adventure retreats goes for smooth sweeping lines, walls of glass and almost every inch clad in birch wood.

Inside, you will spend much of your time also in awe at the level of design, abstract angles and attention to detail that has been paid to it all. This is an architectural gem of a hotel, though one which is actually entirely dedicated to what lies beyond it.

The purpose of The Lindis is to provide one of the ultimate New Zealand adventure experiences while having that infinitely comfortable space-age building to come back to each day. So while there is no pool, spa, gym or other notable onsite facilities as such, this is all entirely intentional, aimed at ensuring that daytimes are spent enjoying the best of Ahuriri Valley and surrounding North Otago, while evenings roll into a heart-warming soiree of fine dining cuisine, paired wine, a chat or read by the fire and cognac at the lounge bar.

The unique Black Diamond dining experience, named after the adventurous skiing term that indicates a challenge and rewards, offers uninterrupted views, gourmet food and excellent service. Located deep in the Ahuriri Valley, take a scenic horse-back ride to the diamond, and savour delightful flavours of a chef-prepared three-course lunch. Start the meal off with some Louis Roederer Collection Champagne on the patio area with views of the snow-clad mountains rolling across the landscape.

When it comes to those outdoor activities then, little compares to a gentle walk through this blissfully remote wilderness, though fun-filled off-road buggy tours are also a great way to discover otherwise inaccessible viewpoints – even the most earnest of walkers would struggle with these hills! You can go horse riding, take out a mountain bike, see it all from above in a glider or keep feet firmly on the ground with a spot of fishing in the nearby Ahuriri River. After dinner, another highlight of The Lindis is stargazing, thanks to its isolated location and lack of light pollution. Stargazing at The Lindis can be some of the best in New Zealand, which makes to a fitting end to every day spent in this, one of New Zealand’s greatest boutique lodges here in South Island’s wild Ahuriri Valley.

Room Options

Five available suites at The Lindis each flaunt the most fantastic interior design, with unique angles and shapes feeling like you’ve entered a real-life Kandinsky painting! And it’s this unique architecture that makes them so appealing, clad as they also are in birch wood from top to bottom, super-king-size beds adorned with luxe throws, and nothing short of spellbinding views to be admired from your private furnished terrace. A contemporary-looking fireplace, deep soaking bathtub and lounge area round off the picture; don’t go searching for too many mod-cons either, as a back to nature approach is proudly part of The Lindis’ philosophy, and suites are all the better for it!

Lodge Suite

Fantastic views, lots of privacy and that unmistakeable interior design are there to be savoured in each Lodge Suite.

Master Suite

Identical in décor and design to the Lodge Suite, just more space to enjoy both inside and out, if opting for a Lindis Master Suite category – though decide quickly as there are only two in the whole property.

Facilities/Amenities

Life at The Lindis is all about the great outdoors, so as luxurious as the property is, things are kept to a minimum when it comes to onsite facilities – leaving more time to focus on the views and adventures to be had. The communal areas more than make up for this, whether getting stuck into a good book by the lounge’s fireplace or enjoying a game of pool and drink at the laidback bar, and there’s a games room too.

Restaurants & Bars

The Black Diamond

If you’re looking for something unique during your stay with The Lindis, the hotel has opened a fine dining experience on the path less travelled by. To get to it, you’ll take a guided horse ride (or motorised vehicle is available) into Ahuriri Valley where the ‘diamond’ is located. Upon arrival, enjoy a glass of Louis Roederer Collection Champagne with canapes, and then indulge in a three-course lunch of fresh South Island seafood and more.

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Activities & Entertainment

The Lindis was purpose built to deliver the best of New Zealand’s outdoor adventures directly to its lucky guests. As such, everything here is primed and ready for exciting off-road buggy tours through Ben Avon & the Ahuriri Valley – reaching untouched corners inaccessible by foot, as well as scenic Mountain bike rides; eco-tours and viewpoint walks; fishing in the nearby Ahuriri River; horse-rides and even gliding, all guaranteed to throw up countless memorable sights along the way. Come evening, The Lindis’ remote location makes for the most incredible stargazing too, some of the best in New Zealand.