ROOMS & SUITES: 13

Grasmere Lodge — High Country Retreat — where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, to form what one international guest described as "a whole other world of peacefulness & serenity."

Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead, now the core of the lodge, introduces you to the style of personal pampering that earned the Harper's Hideaway Report Grand Award in 1998.

At the same time this traditional New Zealand high country station (ranch), set amid towering 7000 ft peaks, provides a wide range of outdoor activities for those seeking a more adventurous interlude.

Grasmere Lodge also offers a richness of traditional New Zealand hospitality. Owner, Tom Butler, and his staff epitomise New Zealand friendliness and generosity of spirit. Together they take great delight in sharing the magic of Grasmere with their guests.

AFFILIATIONS

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

"The warmhearted Grasmere Lodge is surrounded by awesome alpine scenery, the premier high-country ranch-retreat sitting adjacent to Arthur's Pass National Park, 90 minutes west of Christchurch." - Andrew Harper recommended since 1998

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Lodge:
Lake View Deluxe Rooms
Grasmere Junior Suite

Mountain View Chalet:
Mountain View Junior Suite
Mountain View Chalet Suite

Riverview Cottage

LEISURE

Activities at Grasmere:

Mountain Spa - Extensive brochure of treatments and delights. Relax and enjoy.

Horse trekking - A wonderful way to see the high country on your choice of a dozen good-natured well kept horses that cater for all abilities.

West Coast Day Tripper - A full days driving adventure through Arthur’s Pass to the Punakaiki pancake rocks. A great way to take in some of the spectacular West Coast especially for those on tight time schedule.

Eco-tours, scenic tours and guided hiking - Half and full day walking or driving tours into the surrounding Arthur’s Pass National Park. Environments range from Alpine valleys to virgin forest to limestone rock formations.

Sheep farming experience - Join our high-country station manager for a genuine New Zealand experience. Watch the farm dogs round up the sheep for a shearing demonstration.

Kayaking - Guided trips to beautiful alpine lakes.

Clay bird shooting.

Trout Fishing - Guided fly or spin fishing on nearby lakes and rivers. We also offer fly-fishing lessons on the lodge ponds.

Hunting - Guided hunting for deer and Chamois.

Scenic Flights - See the Southern Alps and glaciers by taking off from our own airstrip or if by helicopter, the front lawn.

AIRPORT

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

120 km

HIGH SEASON

November through April

GETTING THERE

Situated on State Highway 73, 120 km west of Christchurch and 30 km east of Arthur's Pass village, near Cass.