Dining at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat begins with the landscape.
Billion Star Dining
A celebration of the flavours of the land and the wonders of the night sky, Billion Star Dining brings together exceptional seasonal cuisine, the finest produce of the Mackenzie and wider South Island, and an unforgettable journey beneath a billion stars.
Overview
At The Moraine, our chefs take an estate-to-plate approach that is seasonal, plant-led and grounded in provenance. Produce is gathered from our gardens whenever possible, complemented by ingredients from growers, farmers and producers whose connection to this region we know and value. The style is refined yet relaxed, beautifully prepared food that allows the quality of each ingredient to speak for itself.
As the final course draws to a close, another extraordinary experience awaits. Step into the Pukaki Observatory, where the retractable roof opens to reveal the brilliance of the night sky. Guided by our resident astronomy experts, journey through distant galaxies, sparkling star clusters and celestial wonders beneath the exceptional darkness of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
From the flavours of the land to the wonders of the universe, Billion Star Dining is a celebration of everything that makes this place extraordinary.
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