Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru, Waitaki
Luxury Lodge, Oamaru
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.
Accommodation
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).
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner $
- Excellent local restaurants
Facilities
- Wi-fi
- Laundry
- Fitness room
- Gardens
- Telescope
Price: $550 to $1,035
Bed & Breakfast
Gourmet dinners from $110pp
ROOMS 5 | MAX GUESTS 13
Directions
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.
Terms
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
- James Glucksman & James Boussy
- T +64 3 434 7939
- W www.penybryn.co.nz
- E
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
Recommendations:
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.
Local Area
Christchurch - 3 hours
Dunedin Airport - 2 hours