Omarama Station, in the heart of the McKenzie Country, offers a Farmstay (Bed & Breakfast accommodation) at Longview Cottage and a Group/Family Stay in the station's Shearers Quarters.

Situated in one of the most breathtaking parts of the South Island, Omarama Station is a 12,000 hectare high country sheep and cattle property run by Richard & Annabelle Subtil. They have close links with their end users sending their beef to a Japanese restaurant chain and their merino wool to one of New Zealand's most well known outdoor clothing brands, Icebreaker.

Annabelle & Richard and their family Emma & Henry genuinely love meeting people from all parts of the world and all walks of life, and have offered accommodation in the Cottage and Shearer's Quarters for the last 10 years.

When staying at Longview Cottage Richard is happy to include you in his farming activity during the day. Whether it's getting up at 5am to head to the backblocks for mustering, checking irrigation, fixing fences or moving cattle you will experience magnificent views, wide open spaces and crystal clear air, and probably do a bit of work too!

Photograph by Rob Tucker