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Historic Pen-y-bryn Lodge is a magnificent sprawling Victorian mansion in the charming historic port town of Oamaru. Splendid living areas, dedicated hosts, locally sourced food and wine make this a unique experience. The lodge affords guests a chance to relive a bygone age of refined elegance, while still enjoying all the modern amenities today’s travellers expect.
Oamaru is located on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown. Christchurch is a comfortable three-hour drive north of Oamaru, and Queenstown is three hours inland. Mt Cook is a two-hour drive west, and Dunedin an hour south. Air transfers from Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin can be arranged by request. Pen-y-bryn Lodge is on the southern outskirts of Oamaru.
MINIMUM STAY None
CHILD POLICY Children accepted 13 years of age and over; under 13 by request only.
CHECK-IN 2pm | CHECK-OUT 10:30am
CANCELLATION 7 days 100% | 30 days 25% | 25% deposit required on booking
ANNUAL CLOSURE None
Historic Pen-y-bryn Lodge is a magnificent sprawling Victorian mansion in the charming historic port town of Oamaru. Splendid living areas, dedicated hosts, locally sourced food and wine make this a unique experience. The lodge affords guests a chance to relive a bygone age of refined elegance, while still enjoying all the modern amenities today’s travellers expect.
Oamaru is a nature, history and food lover’s mecca. The Blue Penguin colony offers large resident colonies of blue penguins, and fur seals and shags are plentiful along the coast. Pen-y-bryn showcases the vibrant artisan cuisine scene of the area, including award-winning local wines, meats, and cheeses, along with lodge-grown fruit and vegetables. Explore North Otago and the wineries of the Waitaki Valley, enjoy fly fishing, day rides on the popular new Alps 2 Ocean mountain bike trail from Mt Cook to Oamaru, gliding at Omarama’s renowned gliding centre or, in winter, Ohau’s ski fields. Just to the north are seldom-explored but fascinating Maori cave art sites.
All guests at Pen-y-bryn Lodge enjoy pre-dinner canapés and a welcome drink, such as a glass of local wine, beer, or a cocktail each evening. Dinner is by prior arrangement and it is recommended to dine in at least on your first night, timed to allow a visit to the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony’s evening viewing.
Park, Nest & Garden Rooms
These are our largest suites with all the modern comforts. Super-King or Twin beds (plus a spare bed is available for a third guest).
Elizabeth & Victoria Rooms
In the main lodge building, these rooms have all the historic charm of this grand house. Queen bed (Elizabeth) or King bed (Victoria).
Bed & Breakfast
Gourmet dinners from $110pp
ROOMS 5 | MAX GUESTS 13
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Historic Precinct, Moeraki Boulders, Katiki Yellow-Eyed Penguins, Elephant Rocks, Waitaki Wine Country, Waitaki Whitestone Geopark, Totara Estate and Clarks Mill, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Stargazing, and Oamaru Public Gardens.
Christchurch – 3 hours
Dunedin Airport – 2 hours
