Flock Hill Station

High Country Farming in New Zealand's South Island

Since 1857 Flock Hill Station has been a working sheep station of 36,000 acres in the Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand. Today, the station is home to Flockhill Lodge, a property that brings new meaning to the phrase 'Farm Stay'. Lodge guests are treated to luxury accommodation and world-class dining while immersing in New Zealand's legendary farming heritage.

A year in the life of a Flockhill shepherd is always controlled by the seasons. Each season brings its own set of priorities, from mustering to shearing, lambing to weaning, drenching to winter feeding. A 500-hectare crop of lucerne is cultivated on the station for farm feed and local trade; an ever-changing ‘cut and carry’ operation that supports life both inside and outside the vast property. 

Every task at Flock Hill Station is completed with care, kindness and respect. The sheep produce mid-micron wool, ZQ certified to assure consumers that animal welfare, social responsibility and environmental integrity standards are met. With triple-A audit grade, Flock Hill Station demonstrates a commitment and adherence to the ZQ Standard. 

High Country Farming

Home to approximately 11,600 Merino-Romney robust sheep and 450 cattle, one of the station's key tasks is to muster. A shepard and their team of working dogs take guests at Flockhill lodge through this task on our signature Farm Tour experience. 

Flora & Fauna

There are a number of indigenous and local shrubs, trees and tussocks that inhabit the station. Many of species can be found nowhere else on earth but in environments like ours, gifted the ability able to survive, and even thrive in our unique geography and climate.

Landscape

Located close to the world-famous Arthur’s Pass, the property is surrounded by the dramatic mountains, winding rivers and glistening lakes that support high country life in all its forms.

The Night Sky

Each day, when the sun sets behind the mountains, we are blessed to watch the sky darken and the stars brighten. From our remote location, surrounding clear skies and wide-open spaces make us free from light pollution. Our ever-changing view of the night sky showcases the Milky Way, the Southern Cross and other nearby galaxies and constellations.

History

Flock Hill Station as it is today was originally a part of the Craigieburn Run, established by a wealthy Australian immigrant named Joseph Hawdon in 1857.

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