Flock Hill Lodge

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Horse Trekking

What could be more memorable than a ride through breath-taking scenery on the back of a well trained horse? Our guide Heather is always ready to help and she will introduce to you to your horse, give a brief lesson on natural horsemanship and you will then embark on your trek.

Please contact us about a horse trek prior to your arrival so you can avoid the disappointment of Heather having obligations elsewhere.

Make sure you have long trousers, suitable footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and jacket (just in case). Please note that we do supply riding helmets to ensure your safety.

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Walking/Hiking
Walking and hiking tracks abound in our local area and they range from real gutbusters to gentle river walks.

There are numerous walking tracks on Flock Hill Station and for the more adventurous there are well documented tracks in the Craigieburn Forest Park and Arthurs Pass National Park.

We have detailed information on our favourite walks and can provide useful advice and in many cases maps, walking and weather information if required.

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Skiing

Flock Hill Station is very close to four local fields: Porters, Mount Cheeseman, Craigieburn and Broken River.

There are also two more ski fields located within an easy drive: Temple Basin and Mount Olympus

There is only 20 kilometres to the Porters access road from Flock Hill Station. Porters is just under 2000 metres and has amazing views of the Southern Alps. It is a great family ski field offering runs to suit all abilities and some awesome off piste skiing.

Check Porters online (www.skiporters.co.nz)

The Mount Cheeseman access road is even closer to Flock Hill Station and the field is ideally suited to beginner and intermediate skiers. There is some well-known off piste skiing, a legendary pipe and some great jumps in the terrain park.
Check Mount Cheeseman online (www.mtcheeseman.co.nz)

The access road to Craigieburn Valley is only a 5 minute drive from Flock Hill Station and the ski field has achieved cult status amongst New Zealand skiers. Criagieburn is often described as “steep, deep and cheap”, it has varied terrain is well serviced with 3 rope tows.
Check Craigieburn Valley online (www.craigieburn.co.nz)

Broken River is accessed by a 30 minute walk, while a goods lift carries gear from the car park. It has over 300 hectares of accessible terrain, with groomed learner and intermediate slopes and easy access to more challenging skiing.
Check Broken River online (www.brokenriver.co.nz)

Temple Basin is on the western side of Arthurs Pass, it is a smaller field and best suited to intermediate level skiers but there is some terrain for the beginners or more advanced skier
Check Temple Basin online (www.templebasin.co.nz)

Mount Olympus is a club field to the south near Lake Coleridge and is well known for its light powder. Mount Olympus has 60 hectares of accessible snow that offers skiing for all abilities.
Check Mount Olympus online (www.mtolympus.co.nz)

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Mountain Biking
Castle Hill, Craigieburn and The Cass Valley are fast becoming recognised as some of the leading mountain biking areas in New Zealand.

There is an extensive network of mountain bike tracks between Castle Hill Village and Flock Hill for the more fanatical riders and Flock Hill Station has its own range of tracks from gentle scenic rides to our infamous “CONSTITUTION TRACK”.

Please note that tracks on Flock Hill Station are reserved for our guests only.

Flock Hill has a selection of maps and advice on the rides available in the area but we do NOT hire bikes.

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Climbing/Bouldering
The Castle Hill area is home to some world famous bouldering problems with the potential of many more yet to be discovered. Many of these problems are at the more expert end of the climbing scale.



Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti) is a public reserve and therefore has open to access for all.



The limestone on Flock Hill is regarded as the best field in the Castle Hill area. It is on private property so you will need to register your visit online or at the Lodge office before entering the property.

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We open for special groups or functions by prior arrangement and are more than happy to discuss any special occasion.

Our experienced catering staff will work with you to design a menu that suits your taste and the requirements of your group, so please contact us for more information.

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