Nestled in the heart of Garston—New Zealand’s most inland village—our lodge offers a serene high-country escape with sweeping mountain views. Here you’ll enjoy luxurious comfort, peaceful seclusion, and the knowledge your stay is eco-friendly, with the property powered by solar and rainwater. Guests often say they wish they had stayed longer. We’re ideally located for exploring the very best of the South: Milford Sound and Te Anau are an easy day trip, Queenstown is just 45 minutes away, and The Remarkables ski field is only 40 minutes by car. Lake Wakatipu lies just 15 minutes away, while the renowned Around the Mountains cycle trail and Welcome Rock hiking and biking tracks start virtually from the door. The dramatic Nevis 4WD road is also nearby, offering true adventure. Back at the lodge, guests and nature lovers love meeting and feeding our friendly sheep. Inside, relax with high-spec amenities, a fully equipped kitchen (no oven), and a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Whether you’re here to unwind in nature or chase adventure, our Garston lodge promises a truly memorable and refreshing escape.

We’re an outdoorsy British couple who fell in love with the Queenstown/Southern Lakes area. After over 20 years in the USA & Asia, we’ve relocated to our spiritual home and built our dream log home, which we adore. We're not that young any more, but still love mountain biking, skiing, kayaking and lake swimming. We enjoy meeting people from around the world and are happy to share a bottle of wine, while always respecting guests’ privacy

Garston is a picturesque Southland village framed by rolling hills and wide open skies—officially New Zealand’s most inland place. With roots in gold-mining and high-country sheep farming, it remains a friendly, peaceful spot where time seems to slow down. Yet Queenstown is only 45 minutes away, and the wider Southland region lies at your doorstep—making Garston the ideal base to enjoy both rural tranquillity and world-class adventure. It's a superb central location for Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Te Anau and north towards Queenstown and Arrowtown.