Observation Rock Lodge is a place of light, nature and quiet moments — here’s a glimpse of what awaits you. From the lodge interiors to the surrounding bush, the coastline and the ever-changing sky, these images offer a small taste of the island’s beauty.

The Lodge & Rooms

Light-filled spaces, natural materials and views that shift with every hour of the day.

Sky, Stars & Aurora

Under the Dark Sky Sanctuary above Rakiura, the night sky opens in extraordinary ways — from starlit evenings to the occasional dance of the Southern Lights.

Nature & Surroundings

Stewart Island offers a landscape like nowhere else — peaceful, wild and full of life.