Quartz Hill Station
About This Farm Stay
A 3000-hectare, third-generation working sheep, cattle, and deer station in the foothills of inland Canterbury. Surrounded by natural beauty including the High Country and Southern Alps, this authentic station experience accommodates up to 14 guests.
The Farm Family
Three generations of the same family have worked this stunning high country station, maintaining traditional farming practices while welcoming guests to experience authentic New Zealand rural life.
Quick Facts
Activities & Experiences
Amenities
Location
Inland Canterbury, South Island
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Farm Type
sheep Farmworking StayCommon questions about Quartz Hill Station
How much does Quartz Hill Station cost per night?
Quartz Hill Station is listed at NZ$200–$380 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 Quartz Hill Station?
Quartz Hill Station sleeps up to 14 guests across 6 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 Quartz Hill Station?
Quartz Hill Station offers Sheep Mustering, Farm Tours and Horse Riding. 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 Quartz Hill Station?
Quartz Hill Station is at Inland Canterbury, South Island, in the Canterbury 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 Quartz Hill Station?
Quartz Hill Station lists WiFi and 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 Quartz Hill Station?
Quartz Hill Station is a sheep farm, offering a working farm experience — guests can join in with the day-to-day running of the property. The property dates to 1920.
Can you bring a dog to Quartz Hill Station?
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. Quartz Hill Station has not published a pet policy with us — contact the property directly.
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