Excursion Erewhon station – a unique high country experience tour at Timaru

Take an unforgettable journey into the Canterbury high country to visit one of New Zealand's most famous and stunning high country stations, Erewhon Station. Erewhon Station is a 35,000 acre property situated at the foot hills of the Southern Alps.

Canterbury High Country, Panoramic Views & Photo Stops, Morning Tea in Mt. Somers

Depart the port via coach and travel across the vast Canterbury plains, the largest area of flat land in New Zealand and then heads into the stunning Canterbury high country with its rugged mountain ranges, crystal blue lakes and fresh crisp mountain air. Take the advantage of a several stops along the way for great photo opportunities and to enjoy a morning tea in Mt Somers, a small town in the foothill of the Southern Alps.

'Edoras' & Erewhon Station Experience with Lunch

Continue towards the mountains and past the site of a Lord of the Rings filming location 'Edoras' on Mt Sunday where you will have another photo stop before continuing on the road to Erewhon Station itself. Erewhon is a play on the word "nowhere" spelt backwards. Meet the owners of the property, Colin and Erin and learn about the working high country station that farms Merino sheep, Hereford cattle, deer and also a large Clydesdale horse stud. The Clydesdale horses still undertake lot of the work on the property including using towering wagons and working the fields by towing plows. Your time at the property will be spent enjoying a unique Clydesdale horse wagon ride experience, watching a working horse demonstration, watching a sheep shearing demonstration and enjoying a delicious picnic lunch in the mountains. A truly unique experience not to be missed.

After enjoying these unique experiences you will make your way back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Erewhon Station, Canterbury High Country, Mount Sunday, Lake Clearwater, Edoras, Mt Somers

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 300 metres and with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and more steps at the sites visited. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. The coach supply in Timaru is very limited, coaches used are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of larger New Zealand ports.