Dunstan Downs
About This Farm Stay
Working high country merino sheep station surrounded by tussock mountains, just 10 minutes toward Queenstown from Omarama. Perfect for walking, fishing, mountain biking, and cycling stopovers.
Quick Facts
Activities & Experiences
Amenities
Location
1723 Lindis Pass, Omarama
Explore more farm stays in Otago →Common questions about Dunstan Downs
How much does Dunstan Downs cost per night?
Dunstan Downs is listed at NZ$70–$200 per night. New Zealand farm stay rates are normally quoted per property rather than per person, so a group filling the property pays less per head. Confirm the current rate and what it includes directly with the property — we take no commission and do not handle bookings.
How many people can stay at Dunstan Downs?
Dunstan Downs sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 rooms. For comparison, the median listing in our directory sleeps 6. Ask the property for the room-by-room bed configuration — a headline capacity can be made up of bunks rather than doubles, which matters for who is travelling.
What can you do at Dunstan Downs?
Dunstan Downs offers Scenic Walks, Fishing and Mountain Biking. What is actually available on any given day depends on the season and on what the farm is doing that week — spring is lambing and calving, autumn brings harvest and shearing. Ask when you book rather than assuming everything runs year-round.
Where is Dunstan Downs?
Dunstan Downs is at 1723 Lindis Pass, Omarama, in the Otago region of New Zealand. Rural properties typically sit 30–90 minutes off the main touring routes and there is no useful public transport, so a rental car is effectively required. Drive the final approach in daylight the first time — farm gates are rarely signposted the way a hotel is.
What is included at Dunstan Downs?
Dunstan Downs lists meals. What "meals" covers varies between properties — it may be breakfast only, or full board — so confirm the detail before you arrive.
What kind of farm is Dunstan Downs?
Dunstan Downs is a sheep farm, offering an authentic farm-life stay — everyday rural New Zealand rather than a staged experience.
Can you bring a dog to Dunstan Downs?
Assume not, and ask before booking. Most New Zealand farm stays are working stock properties where an unfamiliar dog is a stock-worrying risk, and none of the 60 listings in our directory records pets as welcome. Dunstan Downs has not published a pet policy with us — contact the property directly.
Is Dunstan Downs any good?
Dunstan Downs holds a 4.3 rating from 102 reviews on Google. We collect no reviews ourselves, so that is the rating from Google rather than from us — follow the link on this page to read them.
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