Ben Ohau Retreat

Ben Ohau Retreat is a luxury self contained holiday home, located on the shores of Lake Ohau close to the southern Alps in the tussock strewn MacKenzie country. The space It provides access to year round fly fishing, tramping and more relaxed nature walks, mountain biking, skiing and the opportunity to observe the rare Black Stilt in natural environs. We are also located in the night sky region and it is a 1 hour drive from Ohau to the Mt John Observatory at Lake Tekapo. On a clear night there are wonderful views of the stars from our location. The drive to Mt Cook is just over an hour. The house has 3 double bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people. The large deck provides stunning views of the sun setting on craggy Ben Ohau and the Benmore Range. Nestled in the lee of the predominant North westerly winds it is only a short walk for spectacular views of NZ’s highest peak Mt Cook or, as it is locally known, Aorangi. Tramping, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, skiing, bird watching, landscape painting and photography are at your doorstep. January 2021 We have been very fortunate and our house was not touched by the fire. We now have some different views and the landscape looks very different around Lake Middleton. There is a long term plan with DOC for replanting. The beauty of Lake Ohau area has not changed but it will take time for the rebuilding of houses in the village but everyone seems to be very positive. We look forward to welcoming guests to stay at Ben Ohau Retreat Guest access Guests will have access to the 2 living areas.