Dome Hills High Country Lodge

Dome Hills Station is a special place, situated 50 mins from Oamaru this 18,000 acre high country sheep and cattle station has been in the Douglas family for 4 generations. This is a wonderful place to experience not only a New Zealand working farm but to stop a while, relax, unwind and indulge in time out.

We drive up the picturesque country road to Dome Hills and are welcomed by Cindy and David, not just hosts, but friends waiting to meet you. We soon feel a part of the family and they escort us to the High Country Lodge just a few minutes away.

The Lodge is spacious, the pantry is stocked with the essentials, the beds furnished with the finest linens and there is absolute peace. The Lodge is self catering and we have packed our favourite cheeses, wines, breads and other essentials as this is high country New Zealand and there are no local shops or restaurants. Cindy is sure to be able to provide some fabulous steaks for your BBQ and there are herbs and seasonal vegetables in the garden.

While reading a book in the beautiful garden has its appeal, the pull of the woolshed, watching the dogs and Shepherds muster cattle and sheep proved to be totally inspirational. A tour of the farm was also on the 'must do' list, Cindy will prepare a picnic. Trek back to the lodge and take in the views, you will feel on top of the world. As you look out to the ranges, you will realise that you are indeed on top of the world. This is genuine high country hospitality at its very best.