The very best in spring and summer getaways, these packages have been specifically designed to ensure you are treated to the utmost in luxurious relaxation and adventure. Experience Lake Hāwea, Wānaka and the Lower South Island from your unique geodome and unwind after a day of adventure at Cross Hill Lodge. From hosted cooked breakfasts at The Lodge to hot tubs, massage, The Secret Sauna, and a range of amazing local adventures, our spring and summer packages are for those who know they deserve the ultimate amazing break away from the hustle and bustle!
Summer Packages
Hot Tub Time Out - Dome, Pamper Platter + Hot Tub $750*
Our exclusive Hot Tub Package is the ideal escape after a day of adventuring or exploring the breathtaking natural beauty of Lake Hawea and Wanaka. This unforgettable experience includes the use of Cross Hill’s wood-fired hot tub, antipasto platter for two, and your choice of wine from award-winning local Maude Wines. Sink into the soothing waters, relax under the star-studded sky, then cozy up in your private dome next to your own log fire. Bliss at its best!
Package includes (for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Use of the Hot Tub for the evening
- Bottle of Maude wine or bubbles
- Antipasto platter
- Hosted breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge facilities
*Only one Hot Tub package is available per day*
The Ultimate Relaxation – The Secret Sauna and Hot Tub $1,465
This is our Ultimate Relaxation Package! Enjoy the magical natural beauty of Lake Hāwea then come back to your luxurious dome and get ready for total rejuvenation! Exclusive use of Cross Hill’s woodfired hot tub one night, then a private Secret Sauna Experience the next! You can’t get more relaxed!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Use of the Hot Tub 1st night
- Private Secret Sauna 2nd night
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Hot Tub and Secret Sauna are subject to availability
The Secret Sauna Special – $1,599
You’ll want more than one! The Secret Sauna, located a mere stroll through The Camp at Cross Hill, is one of Wānaka’s not-so-secret most amazing experiences. Sit back in complete relaxation in the lakefront sauna with views stretching across the stunning lake and mountains, then jump in the lake for a total cold/hot immersion experience! Then sink into restful slumber in one of our luxuriously cosy domes!
Package includes (for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Private Secret Sauna each night
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Secret Sauna are subject to availability
The Active Explorer – Do More, Stay Longer! $1,999
Experience Central Otago by e-Bike with a guided tour along one of the most unique parts of our stunning region. The Dunstan Bike Trail winds its way along Lake Dunstan at the foot of the Old Man Ranges. Pick up from the lodge, e-bike tour and a boat ride back all included! Then come back to the cosy luxury of your dome where a private hot tub, The Secret Sauna, and delectable antipasto platter with Maude wine of your choice awaits!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- NZ Bike Trails Lake Dunstan Guided e-Bike Tour
- Use of the Hot Tub 1st night
- Private Secret Sauna 2nd night
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Secret Sauna and Hot Tub are subject to availability
Back to Basics Summer Adventure Package $1,599
Your getaway, your way! This is perfect for those wanting to have a bit of freedom to explore! Have the use of our brand-new, high-quality mountain bikes and fishing rods to experience the stunning surrounds of Lake Hāwea for yourselves. Then come back to the cosy luxury of your dome where a private hot tub, The Secret Sauna, and delectable antipasto platter with Maude wine of your choice awaits!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- NZ Bike Mountain Bike Hire
- Fishing Rod Hire (includes 2 people/2 days of Fishing License)
- Use of the Hot Tub 1st night
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Hot Tub are subject to availability
The Ultimate Biking Adventure with NZ Bike Trails $1799
You will love exploring the incredible scenery and local must-do’s in Lake Hāwea and Wānaka by e-Bike! NZ Bike Trails will meet you at The Camp Office to give you your e-bike and a safety briefing. Then ride the river trails to Wanaka and spend the afternoon shopping, exploring, and enjoying the local tastes. Then be shuttled back to Cross Hill to share stories of your day and a coffee, local wine or beer, and dinner at The Food Truck + Bar!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- NZ Bike Trails e-Bike hire + shuttle (Approx 2.5 hours of riding)
- Massage for 2
- Use of Hot Tub
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for NZ Bike Trails are subject to availability. Only 1 Hot Tub booking available per night.
Best of the Best – Heli-Siberia Adventure + Hot Tub $2,449
Traverse some of this region’s most remarkable scenery with this incredible full day of adventure includes a stunning scenic helicopter ride to the magical wilderness of Siberia, a short hike, then a fun-filled jet boat ride down the Makarora River, then back to Cross Hill for some relaxation.
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Full Day Heli Siberia Adventure
- Use of the Hot Tub
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Hot Tub and Heli-Siberia Experience are subject to availability
Summer Self-Care Package $1,799
Take time out for YOU! Relax and unwind together and rejuvenate your body and mind with a summer of self-care! Sometimes you just need to relish the peace of our beautifully blissful environment. This package is designed to help you completely let go of the stress of modern life.
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Use of the Hot Tub 1st night
- Private Secret Sauna 2nd night
- Massage per person for 2 people
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for The Secret Sauna and Massage are subject to availability
Stay. Surf. Secret Sauna! $1,799
Yes! You can surf at Lake Hāwea – just not quite the way you imagine! Experience the amazing world’s first custom standing wave right here in Lake Hāwea. The wave is versatile and suits everyone from beginners to seasoned surfers with custom waves up to seven feet. After your surf session, unwind with The Secret Sauna to relax.
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Your Wave Surf Experience (1 hour for 2 people)
- Private The Secret Sauna
- Massage for 2
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for The Secret Sauna, Massage, and Your Wave are subject to availability
The Quintessential Wine Experience! $1,499
The Wānaka region and Central Otago have some of the best wines in the world. Let us take you on the ultimate adventure for wine lovers and foodies with this amazing vineyard tour with local experts Wanaka Wine Tours. Savour world class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Reisling, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and some other lesser-known varietals and be treated to a five course, barrel-cooked banquet to match five of the wines. Then relax at The Secret Sauna to refresh your senses after a magical day touring our local flavours!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Quintessential Wanaka Wine Tour (3.5 hours for 2 people)
- Private The Secret Sauna
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for The Secret Sauna and Wanaka Wine Tour are subject to availability
Flowers and Wine $1,449
A delightful day out for those who love the finer things in life! Take a tour through our local flower farm and then be treated to some of the best wines in the region. Then relax with an antipasto platter and wine after a magical day touring our local flowers and flavours!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Quintessential Wanaka Wine Tour (3.5 hours for 2 people )
- Private Tour of Crosshill Flower Garden
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Crosshill Garden and Wanaka Wine Tour are subject to availability.
Gallop and Go with The Cardrona Horse Trekking $2,199
Experience the majesty of Cardrona’s high country on horseback! We want you to get out and explore some of the incredible scenery right on our doorstep and the Cardrona Valley is just one of the many stunning parts of this beautiful region. What better way to really experience the wilderness than from the back of a highly trained horse? Fully guided and super fun, this package is a great way to get back to nature with one of our friendly four-legged friends!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- The Cardrona Guided Horse Trek
- Use of the Hot Tub for the evening
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for The Cardrona are subject to availability
Gear Up and Go with The Cardrona Quad Bike Adventure $1,999
Have a bit of fun and adventure and explore the stunning high country of Cardrona on a quad bike! The Cardrona Valley is a unique and incredible part of our beautiful region. Take a guided quad bike deep into the mountains and then relax in a private hot tub with a delectable antipasto platter for two!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- The Cardrona Guided Quad Bike Tour
- Use of the Hot Tub for the evening
- Maude wine or bubbles of your choice
- Antipasto platter + Breakfast at Cross Hill Lodge
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for The Cardrona are subject to availability
Heli and Jet Boat Adventure Picnic $10,899
Explore our beautiful backyard with a truly epic adventure that includes multiple helicopter landings in the magnificent Mount Aspiring National Park. The trip also includes an exhilarating jet boat experience on the Makarora River with a riverside Wild Food Lunch with Wilkin River Jets. Allow Five Hours
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Five Hour Heli, Jet Boat, and Picnic Experience
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Heli/Jet Boat Experience are subject to availability
Ultimate Aspiring and West Coast Explorer $13,959
It doesn’t get better than this amazing ultimate explorer adventure with Back Country Helicopters! Multiple helicopter landings in the magnificent Mount Aspiring National Park, scenic flights over Milford Sound and the wild West Coast of New Zealand, and a wild food lunch beside a remote alpine lake – this is truly a magical adventure that you’ll remember forever! Allow five hours.
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Five Hour Scenic Heli Flights and Wild Food Lunch
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Heli Experience are subject to availability
Forage, Feast & Stay! $1940
Forage & Feast Wanaka is an amazing local business dedicated to providing a full day immersive food adventure exploring lakes Wanaka and Hawea’s best foodie offerings. A journey combining wild and commercial foraging with interactive food discovery sessions and grazing all day long, plus two nights at Cross Hill Lodge!
Package includes (two nights for two people):
- Dome accommodation
- Full day immersive Forage and Feast Adventure
- Use of Cross Hill Lodge
*Booking times for Forage and Feast Experience are subject to availability