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    • History >
      • Historical videos
      • Rakaia Gorge History Poster
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  • Activities
    • Archery and Clay Bird Shooting
    • Farm Tours
    • 4WD Tours
    • Garden & Heritage Tours
    • Golf
    • Horse Trekking
    • Hunting & Fishing
    • Jetboat
    • Scenic Drives
    • Skiing
    • Walks
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      • Rakaia Campsite
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      • Ida Downs B&B
      • Mt Hutt Lodge
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        • The Summer House
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business directory

Anna Guild - Artist

Local painter specialising in high country and farming scenes.
​Host: Anna Guild
Address: High Peak Road Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6873
Web: www.highpeak.co.nz

Benlea Cottage

Fully self contained holiday house accommodation on a working farm. Sleeps six people - perfect for couples or families.

Host: Cathie and Sam Bell
Address: 728 Coleridge Rd, Benlea, R D 2, Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 3186 545
Web: www.benlea.co.nz

Benlea Farm Tours

Farm tours of a real working farm. Catering for large or small groups.

Host: Cathie and Katie Bell
Address: 728 Coleridge Rd, Benlea, R D 2, Darfield 7572
Phone: +64 (0)3 3186 545
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0274319079
Web: www.benlea.co.nz

Discovery Jet

Discovery Jet operates every day from Rakaia Gorge, weather and river conditions permitting. Jet boat rides can be combined with walking the Rakaia Gorge track or a hunting or fishing adventure!

Host: Blair Grice
Address: Rakaia Gorge Bridges
Email: [email protected]
​Mobile: +64 (0)21 JET FUN (+64 (0) 21 538 386)
Freephone NZ: 0800 JET BOAT (0800 538 2628)
Web: www.discoveryjet.co.nz

Fable Terrace Downs Resort

Spectacular 18-hole golf course, deluxe accommodation and a host of activities, just 50 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Host: Terrace Downs Resort
Address: Coleridge Rd, RD2, Darfield, Canterbury 7572
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6943
Web: www.terracedowns.co.nz

Glenthorne Station

A range of affordable accommodation options and recreational activities in a true high country location.

Host: Jo and Chris Johns
Address: Glenthorne Station, Harper Road Lake Coleridge
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 318 5822
Web: www.glenthorne.co.nz

High Country Horse Adventures

Based in Lake Coleridge Village we offer 2 hour, half day, full day and multi day horse treks in the high country for all abilities.

​Host: James Cagney
Address: Lake Coleridge Village
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 5049
Mob: +64 (0)274 507 280
Web: www.horsetreklakecoleridge.co.nz

High Peak Station

Exceptional Red Stag hunting trips on our family-owned estate as well as hunting adventures for other big game species living in nearby mountains. 

Host: Simon Guild
Address: High Peak Station, RD2 Darfield Canterbury 7572, NZ
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6895 (office) +64 3 318 6575 (home)
Mobile: +64 (0)27 868 2415
Web: www.huntingredstag.com

Ida Downs B&B

Luxury B&B just 3km off State Highway 73 at Glenroy, the gateway to the Lake Coleridge basin.

Host: Mike and Karen Meares
Address: 680 Downs Road, Glenroy
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6959
Web: www.idadowns.co.nz

James Cagney's New Zealand Hunting Adventures

Family-run free range wilderness hunting adventures for Thar, Chamois and Red Stag in some of New Zealand's most spectacular country.

Host: James Cagney
Address: Lake Coleridge Village
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 5049
Mob: +64 (0)274 507 280
Web: www.newzealandfreerangehunting.com/

Lake Coleridge Village Hall

Village hall tastefully refurbished and fully equipped to cater for up to 100 guests, located in scenic park-like grounds.

Host: Selwyn District Council
Address: Lake Coleridge Village
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (03) 347 1866
Web: https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/venues-for-hire/make-a-booking-enquiry-unstaffed-facility​

Manawa Energy

Manawa Energy (Formerly Trustpower) operates the Lake Coleridge Hydro-Electric Power Station and Harper River Campsite

Host: Manawa Energy
Address: Lake Coleridge Village
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 5700
Email: None at present
Web: Coleridge Power Station, Harper River Campsite

Middle Rock Station

Garden Tours, High Country Tour, Farm Tours, and Self-Catered Accommodation.

Host: Lyn & Bruce Nell
Address: Middle Rock, 1160 Coleridge Rd, Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6889
Web: www.middlerock.co.nz

Mt Hutt Lodge

Conveniently located on SH72/77, the Inland Scenic Route. A licensed restaurant & bar and comfortable accommodation, both self-catering units for rent and timeshare affiliation with RCI. Spectacular views over Rakaia Gorge. 
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Host: Butch and Jo Stern
Address: Mt Hutt Lodge, Rakaia Gorge, Scenic Highway 72/77
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6898
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 027 627 7720
Web: www.mthuttlodge.co.nz

Mt Olympus Ski Field

Club ski field in the Craigieburn Range, 130 kms from Christchurch with on-field accommodation. 

Host: Thomas Stephens
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 5840 
Web: www.mtolympus.co.nz

New Zealand Trophy Safaris

Operated in tandom with Discovery Jet, guided fishing and free range or game ranch trophy hunts. 
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Host: Blair Grice
Address: 
Email: [email protected]
​Mobile: +64 (0)21 538 386
Web: www.nztrophysafaris.com

Newzengland Archery and Clay Bird Shooting

Our archery and clay bird shooting business is located at Terrace Downs Resort, nestled on the edge of the Rakaia Gorge just 15 minutes from Methven and Mt Hutt

Host: Neil
Address: Terrace Downs High Country Resort
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)211584259
Web: https://www.newzengland.co.nz​

Quartz Hill Station

Shearers' Quarters accommodation sleeping up to 19 people.

Host: Colin and Hilary Guild
Address: Quartz Hill Station, R D 2, Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6851
Web: www.quartzhillstation.co.nz

Rockwood Station

Bush Walk, Homestead & Garden Tours, Self-catered Accommodation. 

Host: Cheryl Richards
Address: Rockwood Station, Washpen Rd 
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 3186 809
Web: Rockwood Bush Walk,               Rockwood Heritage Tour,            The Shearers' Hut at Rockwood

Snowdon Station

Shearers' Quarters Accommodation.

Host: Annabel Tripp or Roy Veronese
Address: Snowdon Station, Snowdon Road, RD2 Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6939
Web: Snowdon Shearers' Quarters

Sports and Recreation Club

Situated in Lake Coleridge Village using the historic Billiards clubrooms the club welcomes new members. The building is also available for hire.

Host: Richard McCulloch or Deb Cagney  
Address: 1 Riverview Terrace, Lake Coleridge Village
Phone: 021 2428921, or Deb 027 4507226
Email: [email protected]   or   [email protected]

The Point Station

Beautifully landscaped large garden featuring many rhododendrons and fully mature trees and shrubs including natives alongside the historic homestead.

Host: Teena and Steve Richards
Address: The Point Station Windwhistle Rd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 3186815
Web: The Point Station Garden Tour

Villa 231 - Terrace Downs

Fully self contained luxury accommodation at Terrace Downs High Country Resort. Sleeps six people.

Host: Cathie and Sam Bell
Address: 728 Coleridge Rd, Benlea, R D 2, Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 3186 545
Web: www.benlea.co.nz

Washpen Falls Walkway

Bush Walk.

Host: Tom & Jen McElrea
Address: 590 Washpen Road, R D 2, Darfield 7572
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (0)3 318 6813
Web: www.washpenfalls.co.nz
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