The Fernery at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

A range of tempting home-cooked dishes, freshly prepared with organic, seasonal and local ingredients, enjoyed with amazing views of Lake Whakatipu and the Richardson range.

We choose the best sustainable ingredients to create delicious meals that nourish the body and soul. Our garden provides homegrown greens, our chickens gift us eggs after eating the food waste, wild venison comes from Fiordland, ice cream and coffee from Patagonia in Queenstown, lamb from Royalburn station and so many more great local suppliers. We are blessed to live in such an abundant area, with the freshest glacial water on our doorstep (fed through a UV filter before use) as well.

All of this can be complimented by local boutique beers from Altitude (Champion Medium Brewery NZ 2025) and Glenorchy Brew, as well as award winning wines from around the south island. There are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages available too.

Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available. All dietary requirements can be accommodated with some notice.

Breakfast is served between 8-10am, lunch is available between 12-3pm, followed by a Trust the Chef 3 course dinner at 6pm. Bar snacks are available all day. Reservations are required by 2pm for dinner. Kids menu available for those under 12.

We can seat up to 70 and welcome groups to dine with us for all occasions.