The Quarters

Experience Middlehurst Station

The Quarters at Middlehurst Station is one of New Zealand's most secluded High Country stays. Nestled beneath Mt Lookout and close to the braided rivers of the Awatere Valley, The Quarters combines luxury with authentic experiences of life on a working sheep station.

Book A Stay

Accommodation

Ensuite Room $325 per night

Super King or Twin Bed Configuration (luxury linens included)
Private Ensuite Bathroom with walk-in shower and premium amenities
Mountain or station views from every room
Underfloor heating for year-round comfort
Daily servicing and fresh towels upon request
Robes, hairdryer, and Wi-Fi included

$325 per night

Note* Our rooms do not have access to self catering facilities. Please add on a cuisine package per person when making a booking.

Quarters rooms with luxury shared bathrooms $265per night

Super King or Twin Bed configuration
Mountain or station views from every room
Underfloor heating for year-round comfort
4 individually lockable luxury bathrooms with walk in shower, underfloor heating, hair dryers and premium amenities.
Daily servicing and fresh towels upon request
Robes and unlimited wifi included

Note* Our rooms do not have access to self catering facilities. Please add on a cuisine package per person when making a booking.

2 bedroom apartment $830 per night

Book our 2 ensuite rooms with private lounge and kitchenette.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
2 ensuite rooms in either Super King or Twin Share configuration
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
Open-plan lounge and dining area
Unlimited Wi-Fi, robes, towels, and bathroom amenities

Entire lodge $2500 per night

10 private guest rooms sleeping up to 20 guests
Exclusive access to all shared spaces:
Lounge and Chefs kitchen
Outdoor seating + firepit
Communal dining room
Daily servicing and bespoke itineraries available upon request
Private Chef available for catering (add on cuisine package per person when booking)

Experiences

Something else you’d like to do?

4WD FARM TOUR AND LUNCH

Take a tour of Middlehurst Station in a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Guided by a family member, you will learn about the area and the High Country way of life. Rich in history, regenerative farming practices, and picturesque backdrops, this tour is like no other. Stop for a gourmet lunch at Middlehursts iconic musterer's hut, and keep an eye out for wildlife grazing on the mountains.

Allow 4 hours
$1000 for up to 5 guests

E-BIKE HIRE

Hire a “Trek” mountain e-bike to get a little further with your time. Wind your way along the Middlehurst farm tracks or cycle to the start of Molesworth Station and explore the historic cob cottage. In this steep and rugged countryside a little extra help is always appreciated...

2 available
$100per day

WOOD FIRED HOT TUB

A natural spring at the base of Mt Lookout provides gravity fed water to wood fired hot tubs only meters from The Quarters accommodation. Positioned separately and screened, they allow privacy and total relaxation for our guests to enjoy soaking in pure mountain mineral water. Cost includes lighting and stocking ensuring the tub is hot and ready for your arrival.

$80 per heat

Something else you’d like to do?

Dining

The Macdonald family and The Quarters’ Private Chef are passionate about crafting an unforgettable farm to table dining experience.
With your dietaries and preferences noted in your reservation, our "trust the Chef" menu offers a fun, personalized, and delicious culinary experience.

Book A Stay

Dining options / licensed bar on site

Adult cuisine package $155pp, per night

Experience Middlehurst's premium grass fed Beef and Lamb in our farm to table dining experience.

Dinner and dessert
Full Breakfast
Tea, coffee, juice

All dietaries catered for

Childs cuisine package $99pp, per night

Dinner and dessert
Breakfast, cooked and continental
Juice

All dietaries catered for

Group Luncheons

Celebrating a milestone or driving the Molesworth muster trail with a group of friends? Book in at The Quarters for lunch.
Inquire to info@middlehurst.co.nz

Lunches to go $30pp

For overnight guests only
Great for cyclists or those taking a leisurely drive through Molesworth Station.

FAQ's

The Quarters

What is there to do at Middlehurst?

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Bring your own mountain bikes or take a hike
Spend the day at the river, swimming and picnicking
Visit Molesworth Stations historic Cob Cottage
Toast marshmallows at the fire pit
Farm tours
Lawn and boards games
Landscape photographer or painter's dream
Soak in your wood fired hot tub beneath a crystal clear starry sky, uninterrupted by city lights

How long is the drive to Middlehurst?

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Allow 3 hours from Hanmer Springs via Jacks Pass - do not take Jollies Pass! It is unmaintained and could be dangerous.
And 2 hours from Blenheim (google maps often advises 5 hours and this is not true. We are working hard to get this changed).

Can I self cater?

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Due to the unique nature of premises, the 2 bedroom apartment is the only accommodation available for self catering. Unless you are booking the 2 bedroom apartment, then selecting a cuisine package is essential. There are no nearby cafes or restaurants.

Is there phone reception?

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There is very limited reception once you leave Hanmer Springs and State Highway 1. We do have high speed fibre internet.

Can I request a budget cuisine package?

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No sorry. Our packages have been crafted and priced accordingly. The Quarters private Chef is highly qualified with 10 years culinary experience. We guarantee a gastronomical experience that will do more than just satisfy your taste buds. Menus include premium beef and lamb from Middlehurst Station, herbs and vegetables from the farm's greenhouse and fresh eggs collected daily.

Can I park my caravan or pitch a tent?

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No sorry. Neighboring Molesworth Station has 2 campgrounds.

Can I choose to do an activity once I get to Middlehurst?

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Yes you can. Availability may be limited but we will do our absolute best to accommodate your requests. You may even think of an
activity not listed. We would love to hear from you.

Are we child friendly?

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Absolutely! The playground here is 16,500 hectares! We also have a box of lawn and board games - theres something for everyone.

Getting here

7935 Awatere Valley Road, Blenheim, New Zealand

Your Journey to Middlehurst Station is part of the experience.

Travel by road along the iconic Molesworth Muster trail from Hanmer Springs between 1st October and Easter Weekend. Or the Awatere Valley Road from Seddon all year round.

If driving from Hanmer springs, always take Jack's pass! Allow 3 hours.

From Seddon, allow 2 hours.

Middlehurst Station is also easily accessible by helicopter and plane. Enquire now for private transfers from Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Kaikōura or Christchurch.

WELCOME TO THE QUARTERS

We are closed for winter 2025 while we welcome the newest addition to the Middlehurst family.

Bookings can still be made for 1st of November onwards.