Local Connections: Erewhon High-country Station

Local Connections: Erewhon High-country Station

8.5 hours | Christchurch (Lyttelton) | C H C - 1 1 5
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Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Immortalized in "Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers," the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Alps is also the setting of Erewhon Station, a working farm nestled in its foothills. Witness how much of the work on the property is still undertaken using Clydesdale horses. From Lyttelton, you'll travel a picturesque route across the vast Canterbury Plains, then head into the rugged Canterbury high country. Pause to photograph Lake Clearwater, noted for its beauty and cultural significance, and Mt. Sunday, or "Edoras" from Lord of the Rings. At Erewhon Station, you'll meet your hosts and the merino sheep, Hereford cattle, deer and Clydesdale horses. Learn the inner workings of the farm and get up close to a magnificent team of Clydesdale horses during a horse-pulled wagon ride. Before departing, tuck into a picnic lunch amidst mountainous scenery, then relax on the pleasant ride back to port.

Special Notes:

Tour requires multiple hours of driving to reach Erewhon Station – up to 3 hours each way, with stops along the way.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart Lyttelton for visit to Lake Clearwater for photo stop.

Transport type: Motorcoach
Travel time: 02:25
Time at site: 00:10

Transfer to and visit Mt Sunday for viewing opportunity of a Lord of the Rings location.

Transport type: Motorcoach
Travel time: 00:35
Time at site: 00:10

Transfer to and visit Erewhon Station.

Transport type: Motorcoach
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 02:00

Depart Erewhon for Lyttelton with a stop at Mount Somers.

Transport type: Motorcoach
Travel time: 02:50
Time at site: 00:10