Guide Hill Station 3

5 star(s) from 4 votes
Braemar Road
Lake Tekapo, 7945
New Zealand

About Guide Hill Station

Guide Hill Station Guide Hill Station is a well known place listed as Attractions/things To Do in Lake Tekapo ,

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Guide Hill Station is located 25km from Lake Tekapo, situated overlooking Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook. It is a family run, working high country merino station running 8000 merino sheep, 300 Angus cattle and 150 Red Deer.

Accommodation available:

The Old Homestead - is a large 4 bedroom, 9 single beds, clean house, with mattress/pillow protectors, electric blankets (during winter months) and full linen on all beds. Plenty of extra blankets and pillows available. Comfortable sofas and beds. There are two new bathrooms available when there are more than 6 guests. There is lots of dry firewood to supply the large wood burner. Cell phone coverage in the house is limited but available just out the gate.

The Black Hole Cottage - is a small, 2 bedroom, 1 Queen and 2 single, clean house, with mattress/pillow protectors, electric blankets (during winter months) and full linen on all beds. Plenty of blankets and pillows available. Comfortable sofas and beds. Small kitchen and bathroom. There is lots of dry firewood to supply the large wood burner. Cell phone coverage is limited depending on your phone however just up the hill is full coverage.

Both houses have BBQ's, Freeview TV, Games, Washing Machine and Fridge/Freezer.

Excellent location for families, who would like to experience a farm, huge area around the house, for cricket, mountain biking, walking, flying kites, and in summer a swimming pool is available. Section is fully fenced. The spectacular scenery and recreational activities such as walking, biking, boating, trout and salmon fishing in the lakes, rivers and canals is within easy reach.

Lake Tekapo has the excellent hot pools, water slide in the summer, and ice skating in the winter. All year round you can experience star gazing up at Mount John. You can be on Ski fields which are located in easy reach, Mt Dobson 1.25 hours, Round Hill 1 hour, and Ohau 1.25 hours. The Alps to Ocean Cycleway is located within an easy bike ride.

Feed the pet sheep, dogs, and hens. Farm tours available.

Great location to escape from the stress of life.