Island Hills Station
Things to do
Tracks & Trails
Island Hills Station
~30 km
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2 or 3 days
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Move through the wilderness and connect with nature on up to 40km of well marked private hiking trails tucked in to 15,000 acres of forest, mountain and rolling foothills. Choose between 2 or 3 nights, self catered or with locally sourced food provided. Your luggage is transported to each accommodation, so you only need to carry a day pack. Meet the friendly kiwi hosts, pat the farm animals, discover lovely native birds and swim in clear streams on this unique blend of ranch and conservation land.
Take the easy option and stay at the beautifully restored 1877 homestead and choose from a range of activities like moderate guided forest walks, four wheel drive farm tours, target shooting, hosted meals prepared from local ingredients.
Hours of Operation
7am - 9pm, 7 Days (Oct to July).
Price
$270 – $380
Additional Information
Pricing
Adult: $320–$940
Cancellation policy
7 days.
Conditions
Multi-day self guided hikes - Medium fitness level required, not too easy, not too hard.
2 day self-catered walk $320 pp incl GST.
3 day self-catered walk $430 pp incl GST.
2 day with food/bedding provided $715 pp incl GST
3 day with food/bedding provided $940 pp incl GST
Huntaway Homestead - farmstay
2 guest from $230 per night with full linen and towel service, additional charges for extra guests, catering, guided day hikes, four wheel drive farm tours. Whole house, 5 bedrooms, 9 bed spaces.
Parking
Yes
Minimum age
7
Operating months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Proximity to town
20 minutes from the Hurunui Hotel.
Proximity to airport
1.5 hrs from Christchurch International Airport.
Proximity to coach
Shuttle service available from Christchurch hotels to the farm.
Duration
First week of October to mid-March
Weather considerations
All weather.
Location
1612 Tekoa Road, Culverden, North Canterbury Island Hills Station Culverden
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