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Nokomai
Station is a fully operational high country sheep and cattle station
situated one hours drive from Queenstown and Te Anau. Nokomai was
first settled in 1857 by Donald Cameron, a Scottish settler, and
is currently owned by the Hore family. Nokomai is one of the larger
properties in New Zealand and is well known for both it's farming
and gold mining history. Another feature is the Mataura River, a
world famous trout fishing river, which winds it's way through the
southern end of the property.
Accommodation
Nokomai Valley offers visitors comfortable,
stylish cottage accommodation set among the old trees and stone
house of the original station homestead. While staying at Nokomai
Valley the you can enjoy a variety of activities and participate
in station life. One of the main attractions is trout fishing on
the famous Mataura River.
Cottages
Nokomai Valley offers three separate cottages. These are one or
two bedroom with private verandahs and offer superb views, stylish
décor, kitchenette, bathroom. Laundry, super king-size beds,
sofa bed, heating, Sky TV and phone. All cottages are non-smoking.
Cottage
facilities include:
- Super
king-size bed, or two king singles per room
- Large
sofa bed in lounge
- Spacious
living area with Sky TV
- Kitchenette
includes fridge, microwave, bench-top electric hob with two elements.
Fully equipped.
- Bathroom
with fresh towels supplied
- Tea/coffee
- Guests
have the option of self-catering or having meals supplied.
- Picnic
lunches are available.
Nokomai
Station Activities
Horse
Trekking - Experience Horse Trekking
amidst beautiful mountain scenery and wonderful river views. Small
groups ensure a safe, enjoyable ride.
Hunting
- Enjoy a wide variety of hunting opportunities over spectacular
New Zealand High Country.
Walking/Hiking
- Nokomai Station has a great variety of tracks and trails ideal
for walking and exploring. Choose from a short stroll through to
a full day's hike.
Fishing
- Bring your own equipment or team up with our guide for a day's
trout fishing on the famous Mataura River.
Mountain
Biking - Explore the Station's tracks on your bike and prepare
for some tough up-hill climbs and some speedy descents! For the
more relaxed, pedal your way down to the river for a swim. Mountain
bikes available for hire at the Station.
4WD
Tours - Explore Nokomai and surrounding areas from the comfort
of a four wheel drive vehicle. Stop along the way for a picnic or
a spot of fishing and enjoy the great views.
Snowmobile
Tours - Visit Nokomai in the winter months and take a guided
trip through the Garvie Mountains on your own snowmobile.
Farm
Activities - Nokomai Station is a fully operational high country
sheep and cattle station. No matter what time of year that you visit
there is always something happening and farm demonstrations can
be arranged on request. Your chance to see a sheepdog in action!
Flightseeing
Tours - Nokomai has a Hughes 500 and Cessna 206 available for
flightseeing journeys. These aircraft are available for anything
from sightseeing journeys and Heli-fishing tours to airport transfers.
Heritage
Trail - Nokomai Valley is part of the Northern Southland Heritage
Trail which visits places of historical importance in the area.
The owners of Nokomai have recently restored the original homestead
which was built in 1873. Learn about the history of farming and
gold-mining at Nokomai.
Near-by
attractions
- Wine
Tours in the Central Otago multi-award winning wineries.
- Southland
and the Southern Lakes District have a huge range of activities
to choose from.
- The
Kingston Flyer - a vintage steam train which offers daily trips.
- Milford
Sound - one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations.
- Mandeville
- view a collection of vintage light aircraft.
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