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Ben Ohau High Country Station

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Ben Ohau, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ben Ohau High Country Station

Ben Ohau High Country Merino Sheep Station Cottage is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range just 6 minutes from the township of Twizel. The cottage has been built with incredible views just for you.

This is an amazing wee cottage and although we have bunks and can have 3 people staying it is much better suited for 2 people.

You will have this quaint cottage all to yourself.

Ben Ohau has an incredible history that the owners are keen to share with guests. The farming history is extensive and fascinating but the property has also used in recent years as a film set! For any LOTR fans your hosts can provide you with an exclusive tour of these sites and even share their own experience of being a ork. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to have a tour.

We have a strict 10am check out policy to allow us to clean and prepare the for our next guests. Unless you have discussed a late check out with us prior to your booking a fee imposed for check out`s after 10am.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ben Ohau High Country Station on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$259, 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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mueller Ridge and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lysanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

8/10 Good

Katherine A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aliecha m s.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliet F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

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