D&D Lodge
Your Luxury Escape

About D&D

Welcome to D&D Lodge, an intimate private retreat set amongst Central Otago’s dramatic landscape on Earnscleugh Ridge.

Designed for guests seeking space, privacy, and quiet luxury, D&D Lodge is the perfect destination to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and peaceful surrounds of Central Otago.

Every detail at D&D Lodge has been carefully considered to create a sense of calm with modern comfort. Built in 2025 and designed by New Zealand architect Regan Johnston, the Lodge is intentionally understated, allowing the surrounding Central Otago landscape to take centre stage.

The interior

Natural textures, premium materials, and bespoke finishes create a warm, elegant atmosphere.

A signature feature is the Lodge’s beautifully crafted cedar gallery walls, which add texture and rhythm to the interiors while subtly framing curated artworks and local schist rock.

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Designed for Space, Privacy and Quiet Luxury

Design-Led Retreat

A private pavilion-style lodge designed by Regan Johnston, with vaulted ceilings, open-plan living and carefully considered details throughout.

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Comfort & Privacy

Set on Earnscleugh Ridge, D&D Lodge offers complete privacy and uninterrupted views across mountain ranges and open skies.

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Perfectly Placed

Just minutes from Alexandra and Clyde, with direct access to cycling trails, vineyards, rivers and alpine adventures.

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Trails & Terrain

The Ideal Base for Outdoor Adventurers

D&D Lodge is exceptionally well suited to cyclists — you can quite literally roll down the driveway and start riding.

Close to the start of the Otago Central Rail Trail
Easy access to the Dunstan Trail and Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Ideal base for multi-day rides or single-day adventures
Excellent surroundings for gravel riding, bike packing, and quiet back-road exploration
Nearby Matangi Mountain Bike Park for XC, downhill, and technical terrain

D&D Lodge has convenient vehicle access for trail drop-offs and pick-ups and the Lodge has generous garage space for secure bike storage, battery charging, gear organisation.