Explore the high country your way
High Country Accommodation, Retreats & Activities
Immerse yourself in the high country with a range of accommodation options that suit all budgets. Explore the high country and experience local hospitality by the Foster family.
Our remote back country lodges are the perfect venues for a board meeting, team building retreat or family get together. Exclusive use of the lodges and catering options allow your function to perfectly meet your needs.
Hike or bike pack directly from Queenstown deep into the high country, arriving at comfortable lodge accommodation with spacious dining and lounge facilities in which to connect with other guests.
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Getting To The Station
Ben Lomond Station is nestled right behind Queenstown and is accessed by a 20 minute drive to Moke Lake. A further 40 minute 4WD trip takes you into the middle of the property where you will find our back country accommodation options; Ben Lomond Lodge and Moonlight Lodge.
Mountain bikers and hikers can also access the property and lodges via a variety of trails directly from Queenstown, providing a perfect low impact option for a multi-day hiking or biking escape. Options include via the iconic Ben Lomond Saddle directly from downtown Queenstown (for hikers), and with less elevation from Arthurs Point (10 minutes drive from Queenstown) or from Moke Lake.
Driving Instructions
Depart central Queenstown and head towards Glenorchy around the edge of Lake Whakatipu. After 7km turn right on to Moke Lake Road and follow this road until it ends (7km). Please note that the road turns a single lane gravel road, and you will meet other traffic. Please drive slowly and be prepared to give way to traffic.
Guests to Ben Lomond Station will receive additional instructions for access beyond Moke Lake.
High Country Accommodation
Moonlight Lodge
Moonlight Lodge is a high end lodge that sleeps up to 26 guests in a range of double/twin rooms with ensuites and two larger family/shared rooms.
Ben Lomond Lodge
Ben Lomond Lodge is full of character, consisting of five chalets and a dorm room. Well suited to small or large groups, families, work functions and team building events, Ben Lomond Lodge sleeps up to 35 people.
Woolroom has a kitchen, toilets and shower and can comfortably seat 110 guest. A perfect venue for wedding receptions, work functions, corporate events or as a film crew base.
Events
An epic race through Ben Lomond Station with spectacular scenery along the way!
“Stunning course and great people, if you're into running this is a must do event. Highly recommend staying at the lodge the night before and getting the helicopter ride to the start.“
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