Pen-y-bryn Lodge

A Luxurious Victorian Retreat

Pen-y-bryn (Welsh for “top of the hill” est. 1889) is a unique historic building - the largest single level timber dwelling in the South Island. Richly carved bookcases, fire surrounds and paneling, create a timeless and restful ambience with modern features in harmony with the original.

Evening dining is a highlight, when guests gather, warmed by blazing log fires, to savour first class table d’hôte cuisine accompanied by boutique NZ wines. Your New Zealand owners and hosts delight in giving their personal hospitality – making Pen-y-bryn the perfect place to indulge, relax and unwind.

Accommodation

With five elegantly appointed guestrooms each with modern ensuite facilities, the Lodge accommodates a maximum of just 10 guests at a time. Simply relax, play snooker on the genuine slate table in the magnificent billiard room, curl up with a good book in the library or partake in a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Local Attractions

Both Yellow and Little Blue Penguins parade each evening less than 5 minutes from the Lodge. Activities include: salmon and trout fishing, ancient Maori rock art, Moeraki Boulders, golf courses, eco and geological tours and scenic flights and Heli flights to Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring.

Finding Your Way

Located on the southern boundary of historic Oamaru on the East Coast of the South Island, half way (3 hours) between Christchurch and Queenstown, 1 hour north of Dunedin and just 2 hours drive from Mt Cook.