Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is a luxury estate that welcomes guests from around the world to stay and visit the Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand. This podcast is the story of the journey to Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Owners Kaye and Luke Paardekooper share how they discovered their beautiful property, and their challenges and adventures as they built their Retreat, piece-by-piece, over many years. Learn about the luxurious accommodation, delicious cuisine, amazing activities and other experiences available to guests. Explore the incredible natural landscape of the Aoraki Mount Cook and Mackenzie region - one of the grandest and most beautiful places on Earth, and home to famous New Zealand visitor destinations such as Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. Look into the night sky for stargazing in the world-famous Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Haere mai - welcome - on the journey to Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Learn more: https://mtcookretreat.nz/