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Private Cabins

Twizel

Stargazing

Sleep beneath a glass roof, wrapped in silence and starlight, with uninterrupted views across the Mackenzie Basin. This is a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience true privacy beneath one of the world’s darkest skies.

SkyScape is one of the only places in the world where you can sleep beneath the Milky Way from your bed.

Just 10 minutes from Twizel, in the heart of the Mackenzie Region.

Thoughtfully Designed,
Naturally Comfortable

SkyScape cabin exterior designed to blend naturally into the Mackenzie landscape

Luxury outdoor bath beside a private SkyScape cabin in the Mackenzie Region

Each SkyBed is a private, off-grid retreat designed to sit lightly on the land while keeping guests warm, comfortable, and deeply connected to the Mackenzie landscape.

Built using local materials and passive design principles, the cabins balance sustainability with quiet luxury in every season.

Every design choice exists to make your stay warmer, quieter, and more immersive.

What Your Stay Feels Like

At SkyScape, mornings arrive with golden light spilling across the mountains.

Days unfold slowly, soak in your outdoor bath, read on the deck, or explore the rugged hills.

Evenings are slow as the light fades from dusk to starlight, revealing the brilliance of the night sky through your glass roof.

No rush. No noise. Just you, wrapped in silence and stars.

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Amenities

Glass roof stargazing
Luxury stainless steel two metre outdoor bath
Private courtyard
Curated continental breakfast
100% solar-powered, off-grid eco systems
Radiators & climate control, designed for all seasons, keeping the cabin cool during summer days and warm through crisp Mackenzie winters
Kitchenette with essentials

Have a question? Find answers to common queries in our FAQs.

Accessibility

One of our SkyScape cabins is designed to meet NZ Building Code 4121. Accessibility features include:

Ramp access to a private courtyard
Walk-in shower with handrails and fold-down seating
Accessible toilet and floating vanity
Wheelchair-friendly kitchen design

Please let us know at the time of booking if you require our accessible SkyBed.

The Environment

SkyScape sits on a working high-country station. Guests are invited to explore gently, respect privacy, and enjoy the landscape at its natural pace. Expect:

Rural landscapes
Darkness & silence
Large open skies
Strong seasonal weather shifts
Some wildlife sightings

This environment is part of the experience, raw, real, and beautifully untouched.

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SkyBed Gallery

Your SkyBed is a private glass roof cabin where the sky becomes part of the experience. With nothing but nature and silence around you, it’s a place to unwind, stargaze, and slow everything right down.

Aerial view of a SkyScape glass-roof cabin set into the Mackenzie landscape

Guests relaxing outside a SkyScape cabin surrounded by tussock and hills

Interior bedroom view looking out to the Mackenzie landscape at SkyScape

Glass-roof cabin interior opening onto a private deck at SkyScape

Outdoor bath overlooking the Mackenzie Basin at SkyScape

Dining inside a glass-roof cabin at sunset in the Mackenzie Region

Guest soaking in an outdoor bath at sunset in the Mackenzie Basin

Aerial view of a SkyScape glass-roof bedroom beneath open skies

Astro Gallery

When the sun goes down, the stars take over. With no city lights around, the Milky Way and southern skies reveal themselves, creating a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and take it all in.

Milky Way rising above SkyScape glass-roof cabin in the Mackenzie Basin

Stargazing from bed beneath the glass roof at SkyScape

Glass-roof cabin beneath the Milky Way in the Dark Sky Reserve

Guests stargazing outside a SkyScape cabin at night

SkyScape cabin illuminated beneath a clear night sky

Star trails circling above a glass-roof cabin in the Mackenzie Region

Night view of a SkyScape cabin glowing under the stars

Dining Options

Dining at SkyScape is intentionally unhurried, designed to complement quiet evenings, stargazing, and time together. Each stay includes a curated continental breakfast, with the option to enjoy an evening platter or salad in your cabin. With a well-equipped kitchenette, you’re also welcome to bring your own food and dine at your own pace, whether that’s beneath the stars or in the warmth of your cabin.

Continental Breakfast

Continental breakfast features:

Muesli
Yoghurt
Fresh seasonal fruit
Bread with local jam and honey
Milk and juice
Tea and coffee (instant and plunger)

Dinner Platters

An evening dinner platter or salad is available on request. At least 24 hours' notice is required to ensure we have supplies on site.  

Evening Platter for Two — $120
Local cheeses, local cold smoked salmon, salami, chutney, fresh vegetable sticks, pickles, grapes, fresh bread and crackers. This platter is generous in size, and many guests don’t finish it.

Ultimate Salad for Two — $90
This lighter option includes leafy salad greens, local feta cheese, local cold smoked salmon, pickled beetroot, cherry tomatoes, orange segments, sweet lemon dressing and fresh bread.

Continental breakfast with yoghurt, fruit, and juice at SkyScape

Evening cheese platter with local produce and wine at SkyScape

Breakfast enjoyed inside a SkyScape cabin overlooking the Mackenzie Basin

Local cheese platter served for dinner at SkyScape

Light evening meal platter prepared for guests at SkyScape

Virtual Tour

Discover the SkyBed Cabins for yourself. Explore our virtual tour to see inside the bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and surrounding areas.

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SkyScape is a luxury, off-grid accommodation in Twizel, New Zealand, offering private glass roof cabins for stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.