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A B O U T U S
Cabot Lodge is a family owned business. Cam and Wendy McDonald, fifth generation sheep farmers, have owned Cathedral Peaks Station for over forty years. Their youngest daughter Breidi and her husband Brad wanted to expand the family legacy, creating Cabot Lodge, which sits atop the highest peak of the farm. The couple are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the land and the area.
Our History
Cathedral Peaks Station owners, Cam and Wendy McDonald’s love of horses sparked their relationship, while their love of family, farming and Fiordland has united them together for over 40 years and counting.
Our Location
Guests can arrive at Cabot Lodge by vehicle, two hours drive from both Queenstown and Invercargill airport, or by helicopter, a 30 minute flight from Queenstown. Te Anau airport, located 10 minutes from the property, is available for arrival by chartered flight.
Our Gallery
Our gallery showcases Cabot Lodge, Cathedral Peaks Station, and the people that make the place tick, with views that will take your breath away.
Guest Reviews
What's it like to stay at Cabot Lodge? Read the reviews from those who know best - our guests!
Our Green Initiatives
As a farming family in a small community, environmental sustainability is at the core of our business and the Cabot Lodge experience.
Blog
Keep up to date with the team at Cabot Lodge and read about our favourite places and people, as well as insider tips on the best activities to experience in our backyard.
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What our previous guests have said
Your lodge is exceptional In its hospitality, location, beauty and décor.
Kimberley, Sydney, Australia
Words fail - So I will just say thank you so much for one of the highlights of our trip - we will definitely be seeing you again
Lance & Naomi, California, U.S.A
My wife and I spent 2 weeks in NZ on the South Island (in the Mt Cook, Wanaka, Queensland, and Fiordland areas). All of our accommodations were at highly...
Soutine A, Texas, USA
Everything was exceptional, from the food to the luscious bathrobes, to the insane views, to the crazy cute lambs.
Ashley & Mike, San Francisco
This is a place that you need to put on your bucket list. The exclusive 4 bedroom lodge sits on a private hill high above Lake Manapouri and the snow...
Tracy and Phil, Wellington, New Zealand
Taking the long twisting driveway from the main road you know immediately this is going to be a special place. Coming round the last bend in the drive you...
Docklander, London, United Kingdom
Spent 4 nights at Cabot Lodge. It’s a magical place. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Stunning location. Wonderfully gracious hosts.
Ikdrill, U.S.A
Don’t leave home till you have seen the Cabot Lodge. Simply exceptional in all areas no more so than the family customised approach by a go ahead...
Alan L, Bangkok, Thailand
This is truly an amazing place in an amazing part of the country. The scenery is stunning, the accommodation luxury and the kiwi hospitality of Brad and...
Deanna C, Auckland, New Zealand
We’ve stayed here twice now. Brad and Breidi are awesome hosts! The location is stunning, the rooms are great, with epic views and the food cooked by...
Andy and Diana, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand