Island Hills Station

12/08/2025

Air New Zealand have some great deals at the moment some flights as low as $69.
Island Hills Station is only 1.5 hrs from Christchurch Airport, grab a bottle as you drive through the Waipara Wine Region, add in a visit to Hanmer Springs Village, a great place to unwind after an Island Hills adventure.
Check out our Homestead Accommodation, Walking Tracks and other experiences.
Come and visit the Hurunui District.

06/08/2025

Skedaddle entries are all go, plus a nice little article in The Press thanks to the team at Great Scott Communications

05/08/2025

Solar Power NZ Skedaddle – one of Aotearoa’s most epic trail running events 🌿🏃‍♀️

We can’t wait to welcome you to the breathtaking beauty of Island Hills Station. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned athlete, we’ve got course options to suit everyone.

Entries open 9am tomorrow!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/108151/solar-power-nz-skedaddle-2026

05/08/2025

Solar Power NZ Skedaddle 2026 Entries are OPEN!

Saturday 25 April 2026, Island Hills Station
4km Kids Race | 10km | 15km | 30km | 42km

Each course takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of North Canterbury’s most spectacular terrain — weaving through pristine native forest, crossing clear streams, and opening up to breathtaking views of rugged hills and untouched landscapes.

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/108151/solar-power-nz-skedaddle-2026

Early Bird pricing is currently in place - join us to raise funds for conservation 🌿

04/08/2025

SolarPowerNZ Skedaddle Trail Run ANZAC weekend 2026: entries open tomorrow.

From the moment you hit the trails at Island Hills, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure 🏃‍♀️🌿

Whether you're taking on the 10km or going the full distance, you’ll be running through the heart of Hills Station — on trails hand-crafted by the station’s hard working team and dedicated volunteers over the years.

Expect epic views, river crossings, native forest, and the kind of quiet, rugged beauty that reminds you why you run.

💚 Entries for Power NZ Skedaddle 2026 open tomorrow 9.00am — don’t miss the chance to be part of something truly special.

04/08/2025

Solar Power NZ Skedaddle is more than just a race—it's a chance to protect one of Canterbury’s most treasured natural spaces. All proceeds go directly to conservation efforts in the Mandamus Reserve, home to Island Hills Station and the largest QEII National Trust open space covenant in the region.

When you register, you’ll also have the option to donate to the Mandamus Reserve Charitable Trust, helping fund crucial predator control through traps and bait stations.

Together, we’re racing for something bigger.

29/07/2025

After nearly 150 years as a farmhouse, the renovated Huntaway Homestead is now available as guest accommodation. Connect with high country station history visiting the farm museum, walk and ride where the musterers roamed. Island Hills Station, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, just 1.5 hrs drive from Christchurch Airport.

16/07/2025

Back by popular demand, FIRE WOOD. Our hut guests enjoy burning it and we put all our love into cutting every piece. Can't beat sitting around the camp fire telling stories.

14/07/2025

Glorious single trail for miles and miles. All hand built through farmland, forest and sub-alpine hills and they are building more trails and features every year. The Island Hills Station private walking track is a true back country adventure, minus the hustle and bustle of the great walks. Daily luggage transfers between camps, 2 or 3 night options. Not too easy, not too hard. Open from October to mid-March.
North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand just 1.5 hrs drive from Christchurch Airport.



















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03/07/2025

Anyone for a secluded holiday in the hills?
Book a stay at the 1877 Huntaway Homestead and get access to private land at Island Hills Station for walks, mountain biking, horse riding. A gorgeous renovated five bedroom farmhouse with all mod cons, BBQ and generous outdoor areas.
Prices vary for number of nights and number of guests, click book now with no obligation, to veiw pricing and availability and check out the optinal extras provided by the hosts to turn your stay into an adventure.
On the Island Hills Station website under the Homestead Tab.
Based in North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand just 1.5hrs drive from Christchurch Airport.

Welcome to Island Hills Station Walking Track Island Hills Station Walking Track A tramp like no other A diverse range of landscapes and vegetation that change continuously throughout your experience. Choose between 3 day or 2 day options. The walk is self guided and self catered. Fully guided and c...

26/06/2025

From October this year we are very privileged to be offering accommodation at the beautifully restored 1877 Huntaway Homestead.
5 bedrooms, 9 bed spaces, 1 bathroom, seperate toilet, all mod cons, BBQ area, linen and towell service.
2 wheel drive access, plenty of parking space and the kicker is, you will have free access to the Island Hills Station private farmland for local walks, on farm museum, creek swimming, mountain biking and horse riding.
Plus there are a bunch of additional hosted options like catering, 4wd tours, guided conservation park walks, rabbit shooting, deer hunting, there's even a helicopter available if you want to do something really special.
Horse paddocks available, 4wd access for floats.
This is seperate to the Island Hills Station Walking Track.
North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand.
Just 1.5 hr drive from Christchurch Airport.

13/05/2025

Our mates have been huge supporters of Island Hills, running fundraisers for our conservation project, hosting race rego for our event and letting people know that we exist.
We can't do enough to repay their kindness, but we can let you know that they have a super sale on this weekend in Christchurch and online.