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Sleep Beneath a Sky Full of Stars

Luxury glass-roof cabins offering one of the rarest stargazing accommodation experiences on Earth, within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Glass-roof stargazing cabin at SkyScape, set in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve under one of New Zealand’s clearest night skies.

  

Why Guests Choose SkyScape

Glass Roof Stargazing

Sleep under one of the clearest night skies in the world, protected by the International Dark Sky Reserve.

Eco-Luxury Comforts

Warm radiators, plush bedding, curated breakfast hampers, and design-led features deliver luxury without compromise.

Immersive Privacy

Only you, the landscape, and the silence of the high country.
A place for you to slow down, reconnect, and breathe.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

Aoraki / Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, scenic flights, hiking trails, and stargazing experiences, all just minutes away.

A Stay That Stays With You

Golden light pours over the hills as morning rises in front of your cabin. Evenings melt into silence as the sky shifts from dusk to starlight. Wrapped in warmth beneath the glass roof, you’ll feel both grounded and infinite, a rare moment where the world slows, and nature becomes your only company.

SkyScape isn’t just somewhere to stay.
It’s somewhere to feel.

Glass-roof cabin overlooking the Mackenzie Basin

Your Glass Roof Retreat Beneath the Stars

Each SkyScape cabin is handcrafted using natural materials and positioned to provide uninterrupted views of the Mackenzie Basin and night sky.

  • Sleeps 2

  • Private deck

  • Outdoor bath

  • Off-grid eco design

  • Curated breakfast hamper

  • Complete privacy

 

What Guests are Saying

SkyScape on a working high-country station in the Mackenzie Basin

A Family Story Rooted in the Land

SkyScape sits upon a working high-country station that has been cared for by the same family across generations.

Bevan and Bridget built SkyScape with the vision of inviting others to experience the landscape as they do, with quiet appreciation and deep respect.

Panoramic Mackenzie Region landscape near Aoraki / Mt Cook

Explore the Mackenzie Region

At SkyScape, adventure begins at our doorstep.

  • Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park

  • Lake Pukaki & Lake Tekapo

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

  • Scenic Flights & Heli Trips

  • Stargazing & Astrophotography

  • Local walks and high-country experiences

Qualmark Gold accredited tourism business
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award winner 2021
Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience finalist
Committed to sustainable tourism 2024–2025
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2021