Private Flockhill High Country Farm & Gourmet Experience

Alpine Indulgence - Flockhill
High Country Farm & Gourmet Experience

Flockhill
High Country Farm & Gourmet Experience

Indulge in one of Canterbury’s most exclusive day
journeys—where dramatic alpine landscapes, authentic high-country life, and
world-class cuisine come together in a seamless, privately guided experience.

This carefully curated full-day tour takes you deep
into the Southern Alps to the iconic Flockhill Station, where you will step
behind the scenes of a working high-country property before enjoying an
exceptional gourmet dining experience at Sugarloaf—one of New Zealand’s most
celebrated alpine restaurants.

Paired with a fully guided journey through Arthur’s
Pass National Park, this is a day designed for those who seek the very best.

Your private guide will collect you from your
Christchurch accommodation in a premium luxury vehicle. As you leave the city
behind, the landscape opens into the vast Canterbury Plains before rising
dramatically toward the Southern Alps.

Along the way, your guide will bring the region to
life, sharing stories of early settlers, Māori heritage, and the unique
geography that shapes this extraordinary part of New Zealand.

Arriving at Flockhill, you’ll be welcomed onto a
36,000-acre high-country station—an environment that perfectly balances rugged
natural beauty with understated luxury.

Here, you will experience an immersive farm tour,
offering a genuine insight into life in New Zealand’s high country. Meet
working dogs, witness traditional sheep mustering, and explore the vast alpine
terrain that defines this remarkable property.

Following your farm experience, settle in for a truly
exceptional lunch at Sugarloaf Restaurant, recently awarded a prestigious
Cuisine Good Food Guide Hat.

This is not simply a meal—it is a refined culinary
experience inspired by the surrounding landscape. Expect seasonal, locally
sourced ingredients presented with precision and creativity, all enjoyed within
a striking alpine setting.

The pace is relaxed, allowing time to savour both
the cuisine and the extraordinary views.

After your time at Flockhill, your journey continues
deeper into Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Travel through landscapes that define New Zealand’s
South Island—braided rivers, towering peaks, and vast alpine valleys. Your
guide will tailor a series of scenic stops based on conditions and your
interests, with highlights including:

•  Castle Hill’s
dramatic limestone formations

•  Expansive
alpine viewpoints

•  Short nature
walks where appropriate and should time permit,

Throughout, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the
region’s geology, flora, and wildlife—far beyond what a standard visit offers.

The return to Christchurch is far from a simple drive.
Your guide will continue to curate the experience with carefully selected
stops, ensuring the journey remains engaging and visually rewarding.

Expect opportunities for photography, quiet moments in
nature, and a deeper appreciation of the landscapes you’ve travelled through.

Tour
Inclusions:

•  Private, fully
guided luxury experience

•  Exclusive
access to Flockhill Station

•  Authentic
high-country farm tour experience

•  Gourmet lunch
at award-winning Sugarloaf Restaurant

•  Scenic journey
through Arthur’s Pass National Park

•  Castle Hill
and curated alpine stops

•  Expert local
guide providing rich, insightful commentary

•  Seamless,
door-to-door service from Christchurch

Departure time: 8:30 am   Return: approx. 5.30 pm

Tour Code: PRI AP05