Grasmere Lodge

Summary

Spectacularly placed within New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Grasmere Lodge is a wilderness retreat without equal. However, as well as wildlife, luxury is never far away – with superb accommodation and fine dining.

High in the Southern Alps, where gin-clear streams and lakes challenge fly-fisherman, and wild boar and deer roam the forest floor, you’ll find historic Grasmere Lodge.

An original stone homestead, built in 1858, the hotel is now a haven of luxury set within 6,000 hectares of unspoilt land, sheltered by the mountainous slopes of Arthur’s Pass National Park. Relax in the conservatory, have a drink in the library or simply chill in its large lounge – the chance to unwind is never far away. Neither is its exceptional cuisine and wine list.

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Location

A 1 1/2 hour drive (120kms) west of Christchurch, on State Highway 73.

Things to enjoy

Tennis, spa treatments, heated swimming pool, clay-pigeon shooting, snooker, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, helipad, guided horse trekking, guided hiking, 4x4 farm tours, on-site naturalist, river and lake fly-fishing, kayaking, guided helicopter flights.

Nearby

Canterbury (wine region). Christchurch city 72 miles / 120 km east. Fox Glacier 210 km south-west. Franz Josef Glacier 192 km south-west. Queenstown 300 miles / 500 km south-west. Greymouth 65 miles / 120 km north-west. Lake Grasmere 1 mile / 2 km east. Local Ski Fields (Mt Cheeseman) 12 miles / 20 km south. Porter Heights 15 miles / 25 km south. Other Ski Fields (Mount Hutt) 45 miles / 70 km south. Moana (west coast) west. Whale Watching Kaikoura (by small plane). On site collection of Porsche cars and memorabilia

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