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Canterbury & West Coast
Canterbury & West Coast
From the silvery beaches of the coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is impossible to ignore. Big scenery is the order of the day - huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pastureland and massive amounts of sky.
Between the mountains and the sea, the vast plains are patchworked with the patterns of rural life. Hundreds of years ago, Maori moa hunters worked these plains leaving a rock art record of their successes.
Where luxury harmonises with nature. A 2400-acre Estate and private Nature Reserve offering breathtaking scenery, amazing geology and unique natural rock sculptures. An acclaimed guided 4WD Safari, wineries and other adventurous or relaxing activities.
Winner of the Luxury Lodges, Boutique Hotels and Exclusive Retreats category, and overall winner of the Visitor Accommodation section of the New Zealand Tourism Awards in 2000. Where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps.
New Zealand’s Premier Historic Estate. Otahuna Lodge is an intimate, exclusive retreat set in an 1895 New Zealand homestead and surrounded by 30 acres of its own botanic gardens.
Surrounded by farms and in a rugged alpine environment, Sherwood Lodge offers a relaxed atmosphere and stunning mountain views in a historic homestead. Lie back and unwind, or use as a base to explore and experience this special region.