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We Made Gold!

Exciting tidings from our exclusive luxury geodome glamping retreat by the pristine Lake Hāwea near Wānaka – Cross Hill Lodge and Domes have achieved the prestigious Sustainable Qualmark Gold accreditation, solidifying our status as a pinnacle of opulent, sustainable tourism in New Zealand! Imagine waking up in sumptuous tents, adorned with lavish bedding, and surrounded ...

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Posted: February 7, 2024Categories: About us, News, Sustainability

A few words from our guests…

While we love sharing our own stories with you, we thought we would take a moment to appreciate and share some of the stories and testimonials left by our lovely guests in our Guest Book that is located in the lodge. Enjoy! “Absolutely beautiful! What an amazing spot with the best host! Will definitely be ...

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Posted: December 15, 2023Categories: About us, Enjoy

A Qualmark Sustainability First

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you: Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business (STB) Criteria has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first in New Zealand to attain GSTC-Recognised Status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). What this means for us here at Cross Hill Lodge and Geo Domes is that we ...

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Posted: October 2, 2023Category: Sustainability

Why our geodesic domes are AMAZING!

Features And Benefits of Dome Homes Don’t take our word for it, there are so many incredible features and benefits of our amazing Cross Hill Geodomes. The manufacturers of our very own domes have produced a video that highlights why our domes are next-level awesome! We searched long and hard to ensure we were creating ...

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Posted: September 27, 2023Categories: About us, Sustainability

We made the cut in Wanderlust!

Cross Hill Lodge and Domes featured earlier this year in Wanderlust Magazines ’10 of the best eco-friendly stays in New Zealand that will get you back to nature’ lists and to say we’re thrilled would be an understatement! Here’s what Wander lust had to say about our stunning premium geodomes. 10 of the best eco-friendly ...

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Posted: September 7, 2023Category: News

Amazing Hikes and Walks in Lake Hāwea

We love adventures here at Cross Hill Lodge and Geodomes! There’s literally an adventure for every season here from our stunning hunting and fishing seasons to winter fun with snowboarding and skiing, but did you know that Cross Hill is also an epic place to experience in the spring and summer months as well? While ...

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Posted: September 7, 2023Tags: , , Categories: Enjoy, Explore

@emily.intransit Visits Cross Hill Geo Domes

Emily: “Cross Hill Geo Domes is luxury camping at its finest” From the moment you arrive at Cross Hill, you know you are somewhere special. The warm greeting you receive from the staff is complimented by the cosy feeling you get the second you enter the dome. Surrounded by nature and right on the shores ...

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Posted: January 18, 2022Categories: Enjoy, Explore

A Girls Trip to The Domes

Our guide for planning the perfect girls trip at the Domes.   When guests roll up to Cross Hill Geo Domes & Lodge, one dead giveaway that it’s a girls trip is the overstuffed boot of the car. The Domes are the perfect place for the girls to have an escape from their busy lives ...

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Posted: December 20, 2021Category: Enjoy

WAO Aotearoa Summit 2021

We are passionate about sustainability here across all our businesses; The Camp, Cross Hill and Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing and Glen Dene Station. If you too are passionate about sustainability, our planet and people and want to learn how to implement regenerative practice, then the 2021 Aotearoa WAO Summit, held in Wanaka and Queenstown, ...

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Posted: October 20, 2021Category: Sustainability

Top 5 Wineries in Wanaka

Wanaka is often overlooked by the uninitiated when it comes to wine and vineyards, playing a second fiddle to the more famous Central Otago wineries. However, Wanaka punches well above its weight in the world of wine and is known by those in the know as a spectacular location to produce exceptional wines. With multi ...

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Posted: September 14, 2021Categories: Enjoy, Explore