Location
The Oaks Historic Homestead is centrally located in Canterbury in the middle of New Zealand's South Island, on State Highway 73, the main artery to the West Coast (Arthur's Pass, Greymouth, Franz Joseph, and Haast) and close to the Scenic Route North to Nelson, Blenheim and Golden Bay and Scenic Route South to Queenstown, Te Anau and Milford Sound. In winter the Homestead is a perfect base to explore all commercial and private skifields in Canterbury, with the closest skifield only a 25 minute drive away (Porters).
Surrounded by the stunning scenery of The Southern Alps and only a leisurely
35 minutes drive from Christchurch. A perfect venue for leisure activities
offering highly personalised and professional service without the standardisation
normally offered in traditional accommodation venues. Enjoy being surrounded
by open fires, great scenery and the fresh alpine air.
The Oaks is located amidst all leisure activities mid Canterbury has on
offer to allow relaxation after hard work. To name a few;
Tramping
Visit the film sites of Lord of the Rings and The Lion, the Witch
and the Wardrobe, en route to some of the best rockclimbing sites at Castle
Hill and visit Arthurs Pass Village - 60 minute drive.
Skiing:
Porters - 25 minute drive
Mt Hutt Ski Field - 60 minute drive
Golf:
Terrace Downs International Golf Resort - 30 minute drive
Waimakariri Golf Club - 10 minute drive
Darfield Golf Club - 5 minute drive
Horse back riding:
Rubicon Valley Horse Treks - 15 minutes drive (no riding experience
necessary).
Jet Boating:
Waimak Alpine Jet - 10 minute drive
Fishing:
Selwyn, Waimakariri Rivers - 10 minute drive
Rakaia River Gorge - 30 minute drive
