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Huxley Base Camp
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hopkins valley base camp
Hopkins Valley, Canterbury
CABIN | OFF THE GRID | ADVENTURE | SOLITUDE
Nestled 7kms past the head of Lake Ohau in the southern Alps of New Zealand lies Huxley Gorge Station, surrounded by snowed capped mountains, and glacier fed rivers. We are the last station in the Hopkins Valley.
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Nestled 7kms past the head of Lake Ohau in the southern Alps of New Zealand lies Huxley Gorge Station, surrounded by snowed capped mountains, and glacier fed rivers. We are the last station in the Hopkins Valley.
Twizel and Omarama are located about 55 kms away each, they both have cafes, restaurants, petrol stations, and supermarkets. The Lake Ohau Lodge is about 20 minutes or 16 kms back down the road, they do lunch platters and evening dinning (bookings essential).
Please note..... from the 14th January 2020 till April 2020, (3 months) you will need a 4wd to access base, due to 2 bridge updates on our road. This will require you to Ford the Maitland River. There is a maintained Ford, however if there is a major weather event preventing you from crossing a full refund will be given. The best idea is to be in contact with us for up to date weather info before hand.
Note: The last 15kms or so to our property is on a gravel road. There is a small Ford to drive through which is very shallow and suitable for a town car.
You are off the grid with no WIFI or TV however there is limited phone reception on Spark.
Essential Stay Info
Cabin
Access to lakes, rivers, streams & beaches
Family Friendly
Horse Grazing Available
Single Safe
Solitude
Sustainable Stays
Eating and Drinking
Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1:
1 x Double bed, 6 x Single beds (2 x Bunk sets and 2 x Singles)
Bedroom 2: 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 x Double bed, 6 x Single beds (2 x Bunk sets and 2 x Singles)
Bedroom 2: 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x Double bed
More info about the property
Huxley Base is the last dwelling up the Hopkins Valley.
It consists of 4 separate buildings; a main kitchen/living room with log burner and three separate bedrooms. There is also plenty o...
Huxley Base is the last dwelling up the Hopkins Valley.
It consists of 4 separate buildings; a main kitchen/living room with log burner and three separate bedrooms. There is also plenty of room to pitch tents on a grassed area.
A lot of it has been renovated so there is flush toilets, a shower, solar powered lighting, hot water and gas hobs and BBQ for cooking.
**Please leave Huxley base as you found it, thoroughly cleaned and tidy ready for the next group. We are a busy family of 5 with other accommodation and the farm to run, we can not always get up there to check, failing this will result in a cleaning fee.
**You will need to bring all your own bedding. Pillows are provided though.
**You will need to bring food for the entire stay as the closest supermarket is 55kms away. There is no fridge or freezer so bring your chilly bins too.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Get off the grid
Stay in a partially renovated old Forestry Service base
A haven for walking , tramping, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and relaxing.
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What we love about this property
OVER THE WINTER SEASON **We are closed May, June, July, August & September but open for bookings for the summer months.
Location is spectacular. It is an outdoor enthusiasts playground with world cl...
OVER THE WINTER SEASON **We are closed May, June, July, August & September but open for bookings for the summer months.
Location is spectacular. It is an outdoor enthusiasts playground with world class fishing in spring fed streams, rivers or lakes, tramping, mountain biking, boating, or simply relaxing.
Activities on or nearby this property
Cycle Tracks
Hiking | Tramping
Mountain Biking
Nature Walks
Relaxation
Amenities
2WD caravan accessible
4WD access to some areas
BBQ
Caravan accessible
Drinking Water
Gas available
Jug/Kettle
Limited mobile service
No Wifi
Picnic Table
Property Manager on site
Rubbish bin
RV/Motorhome accessible
Shower
South Island
Toilet
Unsealed Roads
Extras you might like to add
These will be available to select during the booking progress
Reviews
Reviews
Awesome hosts. Great place to stay with the extra luxuries of hot water and lights : )
Karyn - Nov 2019
Awesome hosts. Great place to stay with the extra luxuries of hot water and lights : )
Karyn - Nov 2019
About your host, Fiona
We are Jamie and Fiona.
We have managed the Station for 5 years, but it has been in the Wigley family more than 70 years.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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