This 30,000 acre Merino station is located alongside the Ahuriri River, 15 minutes’ drive from Omarama town center. Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station is a 30-minute drive from Twizel and a 1-hour drive from Wanaka. Queenstown Airport is within a 2-hour drive. The self contained dormitory rooms are located at the front of the property and feature 6 rooms with shared facilities. There is also a separate cabin located near the river which offers solar powered lights, a composting toilet and an outside bath tub heated by gas. There are several cafes and restaurants in Omarama for you to enjoy dinner. Mountain bike enthusiasts are sure to love the various off-road tracks running through the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Omarama
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    Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s the best deal you’ll find anywhere. Very basic and rustic but Comfortable and clean and does the job. Excellent wifi connection despite being in the middle of nowhere. A great hopping off point for day trips to lakes. Amazing star gazing at...
  • Lucas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I enjoyed how different it was to stay at a sheep station. The location was beautiful and very close to Mt Aoraki. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the kitchen and toilets/showers.
  • Ryan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    no fuss, clean, tidy, everything you need, nothing you don’t lol

Area info

Amenities of Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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FAQs about Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

  • Check-in at Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station is 9.9 miles from the center of Omarama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.