Flockhill Lodge, Canterbury - New Zealand Luxury Travel

The Homestead at Flockhill

Set within the vast beauty of the Canterbury High Country, Flockhill offers a quiet kind of luxury. The Homestead and Villas are thoughtfully designed to reflect the landscape—elegant, understated, and deeply connected to their surroundings. This is high country living, reimagined with modern comfort and timeless style.

YOUR STAY

Flockhill presents two extraordinary retreats: the Villas and The Homestead. The Villas, nestled in the Southern Alps, offer sweeping views, spacious living, and private terraces for an intimate escape. For an exclusive experience, The Homestead offers unrivalled privacy with your personal chef and attendant, all set against stunning views of Lake Pearson and Purple Hill. Here, opulence and nature blend seamlessly for an unparalleled alpine getaway.

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YOUR EXPERIENCES

Flockhill offers a unique blend of bespoke itineraries, thrilling off-site activities, and rejuvenating on-site experiences. From heli-skiing down pristine slopes to immersive activities like the Sugarloaf Cooking Class, Flockhill invites guests to connect with the land. Indulge in invigorating hikes, fly fishing in scenic waters, horse riding through the wilderness, or biking across rugged terrain. More than just a vacation, Flockhill is a journey, an inspiration, and a reprieve from the ordinary.

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DINING

Sugarloaf at Flockhill offers an exceptional dining experience, where seasonal produce from the Flockhill Gardens takes center stage. The menu celebrates native ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, ensuring a rich, authentic taste of New Zealand. For a truly exclusive experience, the Chef’s Table provides a front-row seat at the fire kitchen bench, offering a personalized menu and perfectly paired drinks. This intimate dining journey immerses guests in culinary excellence, guided by the chef.

YOUR ARRIVAL

Flockhill Lodge is located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch Airport, making it easily accessible while still feeling worlds away. For a truly unforgettable arrival, guests can opt for a 30-minute private helicopter transfer from Christchurch, offering a breathtaking journey. Soar above the dramatic landscapes of the Canterbury region and the Southern Alps, and arrive in style at this luxurious alpine retreat, beautifully nestled in New Zealand’s stunning high country.

Signature Experience - The Great Kiwi Muster

Flockhill’s Great Kiwi Muster isn’t just a tour—it’s the heartbeat of this high country station. Guided by seasoned shepherds and their loyal dogs, guests venture into a working farm where tradition runs deep and the land leads the way. Meet the team, feel the rhythm of muster life, and discover how every aspect—from the woolshed to the wild hills—flows into Flockhill’s gate-to-plate philosophy. This is luxury grounded in legacy, where farm life is proudly centre stage.

Working farm dogs and their close relationships with their shepherds at Flockhill

Flockhill Lodge

Set within 36,000 acres of high country, Flockhill Lodge brings modern luxury to one of New Zealand’s most storied sheep stations. Since 1857, life here has followed the rhythm of the land—mustering, shearing, lambing, and caring for 12,000 sheep across alpine terrain. Guests are invited to share in this living legacy through exceptional dining, authentic encounters, and adventure. From seasonal musters to fireside feasts, each experience honors land and legacy.

Flockhill Homestead & Villas