The Shearer's Quarters

We just need a code for the gate and then getting into the property was easy. It is nice and remote so not just anyone could drive to the accomodation.

Overall stay on the property

This is a renovated shearer’s quarters building. It is about a 20 minute drive from Tekapo but this was the beauty of it. There are numerous bedrooms & bathrooms and the beds were amazing! The most comfortable we have experienced in over 2 weeks in NZ & most have been great. The facilities are awesome if you want to stay put & cook in the enormous & well equipped kitchen. Definitely take a wander / look around the property at the Hamilton Jet Boat museum, mini hydro electric plant & Bobo the deer & George the sheep. Chris & John were fantastic hosts with great communication & welcome.

Not a thing

Good location between lake tekapo and pukaki/Mt Cook. Peaceful farm with a friendly and curious sheep that came to say hello to us. Chris came by after we checked-in and was very kind to provide us with hangers/aluminium foil we requested for. The kitchen was huge and came with plenty of cooking equipment and pantry items. There were heaters in every room. The two toilets available to us were clean and spacious.

There were zero clothing hooks on the walls in the entire house (even in the toilet), no hangers. In the bedrooms, there were no hooks/closet to hang clothes and no bedside tables. We had dinner around the island table in the kitchen area which had to be used with high chairs that were uncomfortable for a proper meal. The only proper meal tables and chairs outside but it was far too cold even in early summer to have dinner outside.