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Lake Stella Mountain Huts & Hikers Haven
Stay on the mountain on Mt Lyford's only on top of the mountain accommodation in the heart of Mt Lyford Adventure Park.
This is a truly unique adventure in the mountains sleeping close to the stars and above the clouds (and sometimes in the clouds!).
When staying at Lake Stella you are situated in the Lake Stella Ski Basin with the newly resurrected Lake Stella Express Rope Tow with your very own tree run which is just above the huts and 2 Ski Basins to Ski/Ride. The main much bigger Ski Resort in Terako Basin is also only 5 mins drive around the corner and caters to all levels with hire and lessons available and also snow tubing! We also offer ice skating on the lake when conditions are right and skate hire. Snow shoe hire is also available. Please be aware these activities are subject to conditions. 4WD/AWD with chains is required in the snowy months to access.
In the summer you can hike, bike or drive 4WD/AWD essential to the Lake and accommodation through the beautiful native bush and up the ski area road. You can climb two mountains from here or go out the back where the Ski Resort is and bike the ski trails and road with stunning views of the Clarence River from one way and the mighty Waiau River from the other. Keep your eye out for our native Falcon & Kea and have chance encounters with other alpine animals.
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The main hut "Stella Hut" which was built in the late 80's has shared cooking and toilet facilities a dining area and a sleeping loft for 2. The four huts also uses these facilities but offer a private area with couch, queen size bed, wood fired hot tub & little cracker wood burner. It is a bit like glamping in a mountain environment in beautifully built insulated cabins.
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This is an experience in the mountains like none other offered in New Zealand. All guests must be and come prepared for a mountain environment.
"Awesome place, beautiful views, all round an amazing experience!" Dane
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"Incredible spot! Amazing wood fired bath under the stars. Anight we won't forget. Great hosts with lots of knowledge of the area. We will be back to explore the mountains!" Dan
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"We couldn't have asked for anything more- wonderful stay in an idyllic location. We would definitely recommend and hope to go back!" Lindsay
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"Lovely cabin high up in the mountains, overlooking the lake, with a mini fire that kept the place super warm. I'm planning to return to experience the ski fields and ice skating!" Shaye
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"Amazing spot! Highly recommend to all. The hot tub under the stars at the top of a beautiful mountain was priceless. Also enjoyed the bike track." Alex
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"Amazing place! Would love to come back." Jason
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"Absolutely loved our stay! What a stunning location, totally relaxing, really enjoyed the wood fired hot tubs and going for walks. My partner loved biking from top of the mountain to the bottom. Every thing you need and nothing you don't! We will definitely return." Danielle
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WE ALSO TAKE GROUP BOOKINGS! CONTACT US TO BOOK OUT THE WHOLE MOUNTAIN RETREAT FOR YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.
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