We are very central to activities and attractions situated in some of the most outstanding landscape New Zealand has to offer. By going through our gate a wide selection of activities are easily accessible.

Features include:

• Only 35 minutes to the Mt Cook National Park - walks, glacier tours, mountain climbing.
• Just 40 minutes to Tekapo - a scenic wonderland
• 10 minutes to Twizel for all the essentials and much more

Activities

• Take a 5 minute walk up to the ridge for a breathtaking panorama of the Ben Ohau range, Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.
• Aoraki Mt Cook National Park has hikes for all ability levels, or take a scenic flight or glacier explorers boat ride....learn more
• Ski or Snowboarding one of the areas skifeilds such as Dobson, Roundhill or Ohau.
• Stargazing at Tekapo’s popular Mt John Observatory...learn more..
• Horse trekking at Glentanner or Tekapo.
• Tekapo’s Alpine Springs, just a 40 minute drive offers ice skating and hot pools. learn more...
• Have a soak at the popular Omarama hot tubs, just a 30 minute drive. ...learn more
• Just 500m to the popular Ruataniwha conservation reserve which offers fantastic Mountain Biking or walking. Guided mountain bike rides available upon request.
• A short walk to our very private beach on the lakeshore offers swimming in summertime (No motorboats operate on Lake Pukaki so you will have the tranquil Lake Pukaki all to yourself!)
• Clay Cliffs (40 min) offer a great day trip.
• Friendly farm animals! Our herd of friendly farm animals include 5 cows, a goat and sheep which have all been hand reared and are very friendly.
• Enjoy playing sports on the homestead's large lawns.