Activities at the Lodge

Working Farm demonstrations

With over 40 years of farming experience we are very happy to share our knowledge with our visitors. We are also happy to give our guests a working sheep dog demonstration and/or shearing a sheep demonstration for a small fee. This needs to be arranged to make sure “the farmer” is available! Visitors are very welcome to take part in any other farm activities that may be happening at the time, for example feeding animals. This will vary depending on the time of year. We have a variety of farm animals – sheep, cattle, horses, sheep dogs, free range hens, ducks and of course “Wally”, our gorgeous black cat. Lambs are born in September so that is an exciting time of year. Sometimes we will have heading or huntaway puppies too – soooo cute!

           
   
Guest Lounge/Games room

The large guest lounge/games room has a full sized pool table, piano, TV, Video, and DVD player. Also, lots of games, puzzles magazines etc, for children to enjoy. This is a wonderfully warm sunny room with 2 sets of French doors opening out onto the veranda with stunning views. This room has a really “good feel” about it and a room very hard not to relax in!
   
Spa pool on veranda (see photo at top of this page)

The spa pool is situated on the veranda overlooking the Taieri Plains and the hills beyond. It’s extremely pleasant sitting there in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoying the night sky. 
Separate towels are provided for the spa.

Two golf courses within 1 km

Two golf courses within 1 kilometre of Silver Peaks Lodge. Both are 9-hole courses and visitors are very welcome. We have 2 sets of golf clubs and trundlers available for your use at no extra cost.

Large garden and pond area

Silver Peaks is set in 16acres of farmland and part of that is a large garden and pond area to enjoy. We are currently working with a landscape architect to redevelop some areas. Watch this space…

 

Nearby activities

Central Otago Rail Trail
This is an extremely popular biking or walking trail for all ages and stages that has grown immensely over the last 2 or 3 years. You can begin or end the rail trail at Middlemarch and we are very happy to pick you up or drop you off at the Wingatui train station (3 minutes from Silver Peaks Lodge ). The Taieri Gorge another very popular Train ride to and from Middlemarch. As we are only 10 mins from the Dunedin International Airport that may work in well with any travel plans. For more info go to: www.otagorailtrail.co.nz

Taieri Gorge Train. See: www.taieri.co.nz

Activities in and around Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula:
For more info go to: www.dunedinnz.com

Museums
There are several wonderful museums and art galleries in Dunedin. Culture +++

The Farmers Market is held every Saturday at the Dunedin railway station rain hail or shine!! With over 70 stalls selling a wide range of local Otago produce. A wonderful atmosphere with buskers and bustling shoppers has been created over the 5 years it has been running very successfully. The Railway Station is a magnificent building and well worth a visit on it’s own. “Something To Crow About” A mixture of Roasted Seed Sprinkles for salads sandwiches muffins crackers etc. is made in a separate commercial kitchen at Silver Peaks Lodge. This is sold at the Farmers Market every Saturday. Please don’t hesitate to ask for a sample during your stay. For more info, see: www.otagofarmersmarket.org.nz 

Art Galleries & Restaurants
   

Walking tracks 
   
   
Garden tours including to the Maniototo
We are happy to arrange garden tours within the Dunedin area and also further a field including the Maniototo. The Maniototo is an incredibly unique place with truly stunning landscape and definitely well worth a visit. It can be done in a day trip from Dunedin. We farmed for 14 years on a High Country Sheep Station in the Maniototo and feel very passionate about the area.
See: www.clachanburn.co.nz 

  
Catlins
The Catlins is another place well worth exploring and is within easy driving distance from Silver Peaks Lodge. Tours can be arranged for you. www.catlins.org.nz

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