Flock to New Zealand’s Flockhill
Remote, untouched wilderness and a South Island New Zealand homestead just for you. What else could you ask for?
All photos courtesy of Flockhill
A trip to New Zealand appeals for so many reasons, one of which is definitely the staggering natural beauty contained within its islands. This far-flung destination is a bucket list item for many, and we recommend making the most of your long-haul flights by thoroughly exploring both the North and South Islands while you’re there.
Only an hour and a half from Christchurch on the South Island, you’ll find Flockhill—and you’ll want to make room in your New Zealand itinerary for a few days here. Picture this: a four-bedroom homestead just for your family or group in the rugged wilds of New Zealand. Since 1857, Flockhill has been a working sheep station. It features 36,000 acres of mountains, basins, forested slopes, river flats, tussock, boulder fields, winding streams, limestone outcrops, and pasture. The sprawling landscape is overseen by the Homestead, softened into the terrain, bearing witness to life in the Southern Alps.
A previous guest once described Flockhill as feeling as though she had an entire national park to herself. Doesn’t that just say it all?
The Homestead
Retreat into this four-bedroom exclusive-use luxury homestead, complete with a private chef. Shades of natural timber harmonize with the surrounding landscape. With views from every room of Lake Pearson, Sugar Loaf, Purple Hill, and beyond, nature and design are blurred as the Homestead brings the outdoors in through handmade pieces and organic textures. This escape capitalizes on the natural beauty of its surroundings with no compromise on luxury. The Homestead encourages you to slow down and indulge while also fostering your sense of adventure.
Each of the Homestead’s four bedrooms features modern comforts such as a king-sized bed, gas fireplace, air conditioning, en-suite bath with a view, private terrace, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, and more.
A stay at Flockhill includes your food and non-alcoholic drinks, with premium experiences and alcoholic beverages able to be arranged separately at an additional cost. Your nightly rate includes a private chef and attendant; daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner; snacks and canapes; soft drinks, juices, sparkling and chilled water, tea, and coffee; and use of the property’s mountain bikes and e-bikes.
Homestead amenities:
Wine cellar
Laundry facilities
Walled BBQ area
Farmhouse kitchen
Terrace with tepid pool, hot spa, and fire pit
Lounge/dining room with open fireplace
Garage parking and security gates
Spacious sitting room with bar facilities, books and games
Cozy den with vinyl record deck, 85” TV, and indoor/outdoor music system
Experiences to Remember
Experiences at Flockhill are for anyone with an eagerness to try something new and an appreciation for Mother Nature. Consistently exceeding expectations, Flockhill offers activities for all individuals: the wanderers, the adventurers, the introspective, and the observers. Along with the list of possible activities below, bespoke itineraries can also be crafted for visitors to accommodate personal preferences.
Station tour
Flyfishing
Hiking
Mountain biking
Cooking class
Bouldering
Caving
Paddleboarding & kayaking
Stargazing
Truffle hunting
Winery heli tour
Helicopter tour to meet a local greenstone carver
Alpine glacier picnic
Jetboat thrills
Heli skiing
Whale watching
Golf at Terrace Downs
Getting to Flockhill
Depending on where your stay at Flockhill falls in your customized New Zealand itinerary, you can get here a variety of ways. If you’re coming directly here from the US, the easiest way is to fly with our friends at Air New Zealand into Auckland and take a quick and easy connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch (only about 1.5 hours).
From Christchurch, we can arrange a private transfer for you if that is your preference. For a very scenic arrival indeed, you can also choose to privately charter a helicopter for a flight over the Southern Alps to Flockhill. Talk about making an entrance!
If you would like to Go Away to Flockhill in New Zealand, contact us. We will design a totally customized itinerary for your entire trip down under to set you on your way.