Gold Medal Winner – Southern Region
Master Builders House of the Year 2026
D&D Lodge
Your Luxury Escape
Gold Medal Winner – Southern Region
Master Builders House of the Year 2026
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.
Stay with us
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.
Comfort & Privacy
Set on Earnscleugh Ridge, D&D Lodge offers complete privacy and uninterrupted views across mountain ranges and open skies.
Perfectly Placed
Just minutes from Alexandra and Clyde, with direct access to cycling trails, vineyards, rivers and alpine adventures.
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.
The experience
A Refined Retreat for Every Season
D&D Lodge is perfectly suited to:
- Couples, friends, and families seeking a private, design-led escape
- Honeymooners and special-occasion stays
- Discerning travellers who appreciate understated luxury
- Food and wine lovers exploring Central Otago’s cuisine and wineries
- Cyclists, hikers, fishers, skiers, and all outdoor enthusiasts
- Guests wanting to experience Central Otago at its most authentic and refined
*Sorry no pets allowed
Lodge amenities
Thoughtful Comforts Throughout
Free Wi-Fi
EV charging
Generous garage storage
Heat pumps & air conditioning
Indoor and outdoor fires
Smart TV
Sonos sound system
Table tennis & cornhole
Board & card games
Nespresso coffee machine
Complimentary D&D honey (seasonal)
Complimentary free-range eggs (seasonal)
BBQ and outdoor dining
Washing Machine & Dryer
