Braemar Accommodation, Lake Pukaki
'Braemar' is a working station 63,000 acres, farming Perendale sheep, beef cattle, deer and Forestry. Farm, rolling tussock & mountainous country up to 8,500ft. Dry air, hot summers and cold, crisp winters, beautiful pure spring water from all taps. Vast and spectacular views of NZ's highest mountain - Mt Cook, Southern Alps, as well as Lake Pukaki.
The lake offers good trout fishing, boating, endless picnic spots and beach to explore. 'Golf Cross', 9 goal course at Braemar, tramping, mountain biking, climbing, helicopter scenic flights at gate. 1 hour's travel to Hermitage, Mt Cook. 20 mins to salmon farm. 30 mins to Lake Tekapo, 35 mins to Twizel (fuel, supermarket etc). A photographer and artists' paradise. View Heritage Rose Garden at Homestead. Photography, art and cards available and sometimes plants. Comments frequently state 'peace and tranquillity' in the visitors book.
ACCOMMODATION
Pine Cottage - A character cottage, situated 300 metres above Lake Pukaki on sloping drive. Warm sheltered, sunny verandah with stunning views of Lake and Southern Alps. Just bring your food and camera.
Details:
| Sleeps: | 8 |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Bed Linen: | Supplied; All linen is supplied |
| Smoking: | Outdoors only |
| Pets: | No |
| Minimum Stay: | 2 nights |
| Available: | All year |
Amenities
- Full kitchern
- Bedding supplied
- Fax at Homestead
- Fireplace
- Heaters
- Limited cellphone coverage
- TV
- BBQ
- Boat parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Washing machine
Shearers Cottage - Shearers Lodge, newly reclad in colour steel. Sunny, spacious, with totally uninterrupted vistas of Mt Cook, Main Divide and Lake Pukaki. Ideal for 2 families holidaying together who love to explore. Just bring your food, sleeping bags and camera.
Details:
| Sleeps: | 19 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Bed Linen: | Not supplied; pillow slips, covered mattresses, teatowels & bathmats supplied. |
| Smoking: | No |
| Pets: | No |
| Minimum Stay: | 2 nights |
| Available: | Not available mid winter June, July, August - unless for two weeks or more at a time |
Amenities
- Full kitchen
- Bathroom with bath/shower
- Washing machine
- Boat parking
- Carport / Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Books/library
- Fireplace
- Heaters
- TV
Braemar Accommodation, Lake Pukaki Enquiry Form
Address:
PO Box 62
Lake Tekapo
South Canterbury
Phone: +64 3 680 6844
Fax: +64 3 680 6854
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.
- Pine Cottage:
- $90/night two persons
- $15/night each extra person
- Minimum two night stay
- $90/night two persons
- Shearers Cottage:
- $25 per person per night minimum of $150
- $15 per child
- $25 per person per night minimum of $150
