exterior of FLOCKHILL

FLOCKHILL

Canterbury, New Zealand

Overview

Dubbed the ‘chicest sheep station in the world’, FLOCKHILL’s luxurious lodge sits on a working sheep station and is an excellent base from which to explore the Southern Alps.

Key Features

  • Located in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on a working sheep station
  • The Homestead sleeps up to eight adults across four double bedrooms
  • Flexible dining with the services of a private chef and a well-stocked wine cellar
  • Activities include heli-skiing, hiking, biking, paddleboarding, jet-boating, and wine tours
rocky hillside
flowers in front of a lake

Location

Sitting within a sprawling 36,000 acres belonging to a working sheep station in use since 1857, FLOCKHILL is a luxury lodge unlocking access to this remote landscape. From the iconic Southern Alps’ snow-capped peaks to winding rivers, glassy lakes and tussock grasslands, there’s so much to explore.

living room with fireplace

The homestead

The exclusive-use Homestead sleeps up to eight guests, ideal for families and small groups of friends. To counteract the rugged outdoors, the interiors have been carefully designed with refined and warm furnishings. There are four ensuite double bedrooms, all with private terraces, fireplaces, and deep bathtubs perfect for soaking in after a long day of adventures.

The inviting lounge and dining room boast an open fireplace and sitting room with bar, books, and games. There’s also a cosy den with a vinyl record desk, large TV and music system. Outside guests can expect a terrace with a pool, hot spa and firepit, along with a barbeque area (top tip for families: spend an evening under the stars roasting marshmallows).

Brand new for December 2024, FLOCKHILL will be adding a series of seven villa complexes comprising 14 private suites which can either be reserved as individual rooms or as an entire villa for a friends or family retreat.

dining table overlooking the mountains

Cuisine

Part of the FLOCKHILL experience is the dining, with a private chef on hand to concoct mouth-watering dinners from locally sourced ingredients to your exacting specifications, be it a four-course spread, family-style, or from the barbecue. And perfectly paired with the food is the drink, with a well-stocked wine cellar offering a tasting tour of exceptional New Zealand product, from Marlborough sauvignons blancs to locally distilled gins and whiskies.

outdoor pool at dusk
man shearing a sheep
helicopter over New Zealand lake
grassy landscape and mountains
lake in New Zealand
two people kayaking on a lake

Why we love it

FLOCKHILL is an excellent base from which to explore New Zealand’s mesmerising landscape. In the company of expert guides, explore waterfalls, lakes, mountains and caves, or fly fish nearby rivers and streams to find salmon and trout. E-bike the various tracks dotting these vast acres or take to the water on kayaks or paddleboards.

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