Claremont Country Estate, Canterbury


Claremont Country Estate provides luxury lodge accommodation with an unequalled geological experience just 45 minutes from Christchurch airport, right in the heart of wine country.


Considered one of the most spectacular stations in New Zealand, Claremont Country Estate is found on a 2,400-acre working deer and sheep high-country station, nestled below New Zealand's beautiful Southern Alps. Set in manicured gardens, two self-contained family cottages - the Owners Cottage and the Ram Paddock Cottage - are also situated within the grounds.


A not-to-be-missed experience is the off-road driving tour unique to Claremont, taking in spectacular geological features and natural wonders found on the property. This odyssey into pre-historic New Zealand transports guests back 65 million years, and includes the rare opportunity to handle fossilized dinosaur remains.


Member of:
Andrew Harper Alliance
5* Qualmark Rating


Awards:
2008: Grand Award winner - Andrew Harper's Hideaway report
2008: Finalist World Travel Awards - Australasia's Leading Boutique resort
2007: Andrew Harper - Best in New Zealand
2007: Finalist World Travel Awards - New Zealand Luxury Lodge
2007: Finalist World Travel Awards - Australasia's Leading Resort


While you're there:

  • Take a self-drive 'treasure hunt' safari on the 2,400-acre estate and nature reserve by Land Rover.
  • Whale watch and/or swim with dolphins in Kaikoura, a 90 minutes drive from the hotel.
  • Visit Hanmer Springs thermal pools and spa, a much loved Alpine Resort in South Island, some 50 minutes from the hotel.

Claremont Country Estate, Canterbury

2 nights from £368 per person, including breakfast