Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

Award-winning net-positive energy eco lodge in Glenorchy, listed among TIME Magazine's World's 100 Greatest Places

Eco-Conscious Design & Sustainability

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge is the first net-positive energy accommodation in New Zealand. Built to Living Building Challenge standards, the lodge gives back more than it takes from the environment. Each stay supports the Glenorchy Community Trust, with profits from the charitable trust reinvested locally.

Accommodations

Premium chalets at Headwaters Eco Lodge offer mountain views and feature reclaimed materials, including timber from the Christchurch earthquake. Rooms include a private bathroom with a composting toilet system that operates without odor. The lodge provides soundproof rooms, non-smoking throughout, and facilities for disabled guests.

Dining

The Homestead dining room serves gourmet breakfasts and seasonal dinners using ingredients from the lodge's organic kitchen garden. Award-winning chefs prepare garden-to-table meals with produce from local suppliers and foraged ingredients. The set menu changes daily, and guests can enjoy wine and champagne from a curated selection.

Location & Adventures

The Headwaters Eco Lodge sits at the head of Lake Wakatipu, 45 minutes from Queenstown along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. Guests have direct access to UNESCO World Heritage sites including Mount Aspiring National Park and the Routeburn Track. The lodge offers personalized adventure itineraries covering hiking, jetboating, and visits to Lord of the Rings film locations.

Corporate Retreats & Wellness

Custom-designed meeting spaces with modern technology are available for corporate groups and retreat organizers. Daily yoga classes take place in the Homestead lounge, and full-body massages can be booked on-site. The lodge offers all-inclusive wellness and adventure packages, with access to the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary for stargazing.

• Eco: First net-positive energy lodge in New Zealand
• Rooms: Premium chalets with mountain views and reclaimed materials
• Dining: Garden-to-table meals by award-winning chefs
• Location: Head of Lake Wakatipu, 45 min from Queenstown
• Activities: Guided hiking, jetboating, Lord of the Rings film locations
• Wellness: Daily yoga classes and full-body massages
• Business: Custom-designed meeting spaces for corporate retreats