Ben Ohau High Country Station

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A room with large sliding glass doors leading to a deck, overlooking a grassy area with farm buildings.
A small, single-story cabin with a porch, surrounded by a grassy field and dense trees.
A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a microwave.
A single-story house with a visible front door and windows, surrounded by lush green trees and a grassy path leading to it.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, stove, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ben Ohau, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
TWIZEL - House near the lake

About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this holiday home. Ben Ohau Golf Club and Omarama Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. High Country Salmon and NZ Alpine Lavender are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ben Ohau, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake Ohau - 14 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shapau Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben Ohau High Country Station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ben Ohau High Country Station on 30 Oct 2027 start from NZ$898, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben Ohau High Country Station located?

Situated in Twizel, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ben Ohau Golf Club, Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Twizel Heritage Trail is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, sweet little cottage, and friendly owners! Everything about this stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. The cottage offered all that we needed and you can’t put a value on the serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy little cottage, up on the hill. Great setting off point for lake pukaki & Aoraki. Not far out of Twizel, so easy to access cafes & restaurants by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hotel, renovated clean room with a great knowledgeable host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy place to stay for 4 nights. Very functional kitchenette, comfortable queen bed, everything worked. Hosts were unobtrusive but answered all queries immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area for bike rides and walks

Lovely stay in small cosy cottage on sheep property.Although we didn't see any sheep, the stay was perfect for us. Close to the little town, fishing and bike tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Helpful host.Clean and comfortable place to stay with lovely mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

Amazing little cottage. Everything you need is there. Amazing view.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Charming cottage overlooking a working sheep station. LotR fans will recognize the ajacent area, owned by the same family, as the site of the Pelennor Fields battle scene. Very convenient for day hikes in Mt. Cook National Park. No frills accommodation, but the cute little town of Twizel is a 5 minute drive away, and one can find all the basic food and supplies there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We absolutely loved our stay at Hill Cottage. Sitting on the sunny verandah in the peaceful surrounds with a great view was very enjoyable. The starry sky at night was amazing! It was also a great base for exploring the area, including Mt Cook, and a super easy short drive to town for supplies or meals. We would highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilltop Cottage 👍

Priscilla and Simon gave us a warm welcome, lovely modern cottage amid Ben Ohau Station, and a lovely, relaxing experience. Highly recommend and will definitely book again. A+++
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2021
Thank you so much Andrea, welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical MacKenzie Country Cottage

So handy to Twizel and Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail yet far away enough to have a high country experience. The site is elevated so there are fabulous photo ops from every window - possibly the best loo view I have ever seen! The deck is handy for sunrise and sunset viewing. A lot of care has gone into furnishing and there are nice personal touches like books and artworks of the MacKenzie Country. Excellent base for exploring the area and having a very well equipped kitchen and laundry means it is fully self contained - we didn't need to eat out. Exceeded expectations and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Thank you so much Julie for taking the time to write such a lovely review! WELCOME BACK ANYTIME!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the outlook, and being so close to Twizel! It meant after a long day socialising we could wind down. Just beautiful! Would recommend having a clothes horse as we hung our clothes around the rooms as the clothes line was in shadow at the end of the day. But it was no biggie and I'm sure if we had have asked the hosts would have provided something, they were also just super lovely and accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in a handy location

Peaceful location that provided a great base for everything we wanted to do. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A country haven!

We had this as our base to explore the region. So this was a comfortable haven to come home to. Very private. Prestine. Lovely property and land to explore. Hosts were really lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Loved our stay at Ben Ohau farm’s hill cottage. Amazing views, everything we needed, tastefully decorated, and sooo relaxing. Lots of great walks & lakes in the area too. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ben Ohau Cottage

Clean and cosy cottage - great location. Good info and communication for booking and arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ben Ohau

Great to be in the country away from the town, lovely view, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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