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The Official page. Minaret Station is New Zealand’s premium alpine experience. Minaret Station is the gateway to New Zealand’s outdoors.

Explore the wilderness of the South Island with the friendly and experienced Minaret Station team through one of many Heli-Adventure options. Alternatively set off on a memorable Guided Fishing, Guided Hunting or Heli-Skiing excursion. Experience luxurious high country hospitality by spending a night at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, set at the head of a picturesque glacial valley within the untouc

hed landscapes and beauty of the Southern Alps. Put simply it is the highlight to any tour ‘down under’.

09/06/2026

Minaret Station venison fillet, perfectly rested and served over truffle risotto with shiitake mushroom, parmesan, chive and a touch of truffle oil.

Thoughtfully prepared, simply done right.

16/05/2026

Each landing reveals a new perspective—raw, remote, and impossible to reach any other way.

10/05/2026

Look a little closer… can you spot the deer?

At Minaret Station, it’s often the quiet moments and hidden details that make the experience unforgettable.

06/05/2026

A glimpse into the moments that define Minaret Station.

From alpine heights to valley floors, each experience is thoughtfully woven together, offering a deeper connection to the land, the people, and the journey itself.

05/05/2026

At Aoraki Mount Cook, every step reveals something extraordinary, from vast glaciers to intricate formations carved deep within the ice. This is New Zealand at its most raw, powerful, and unforgettable.

30/04/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Jen Murphy at Minaret Station. Her experience exploring our remote alpine landscape is now featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, highlighting the rise of heli-hiking in some of the world’s most untouched destinations.

An honour to share our corner of the Southern Alps on a global stage.

Photographer: Camilla Rutherford Photography for Bloomberg Businessweek

Article link in comments.

25/04/2026

Begin with a scenic helicopter flight into the remote Siberia Valley, hike through alpine wilderness, then follow the braided Wilkin River by private jet boat.

The Heli Jet Boating experience reveals one of New Zealand’s most untouched landscapes, where every stage of the journey brings a new perspective.

Wilkin River Jets

20/04/2026

Arrive by helicopter, step into a remote valley, and follow trails shaped by river, ridge, and time.
Heli hiking at Minaret Station is a quieter kind of adventure, where the journey unfolds slowly and the landscape does the talking.

18/04/2026

Lumina Lamb tenderloin, cumin and rosemary salted.
Eggplant chutney and silky eggplant purée, fried kale, smoked hazelnut, and rosemary jus.

A dish grounded in the land, layered with warmth, and crafted to reflect the flavours of the high country.

16/04/2026

A glimpse into the Minaret Station Highlights.

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Wanaka
9343

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+6434435860

Website

http://minaretstation.com/

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