Location
Wilderness Lodge is located just off the Grand Alpine Highway, 15 kilometres east of Arthur’s Pass village. It’s an ideal spot between Christchurch and the West Coast and the journey here through the mountains is truly spectacular.
Wilderness Lodge is a family-friendly lodge in the dramatic Arthur’s Pass on New Zealand’s South Island. Set on a 4000 acre working sheep farm, you can enjoy nature walks, fly-fishing and sheep farm experiences.
Highlights
This is a real working farm, where you can see sheep-dogs in action and learn about sheep shearing and growing merino wool
Fantastic three-course dinners served each evening
Fabulous mountain views
A family business, with friendly and genuine staff
When to visit
Don’t miss the opportunity to see a working merino sheep farm in action with farmer Neil and his sheep dogs.
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Enquire NowWilderness Lodge is located just off the Grand Alpine Highway, 15 kilometres east of Arthur’s Pass village. It’s an ideal spot between Christchurch and the West Coast and the journey here through the mountains is truly spectacular.
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