Feeling jaded? Need a break? Duart Homestay, in Central Otago will soothe and cosset you be it on verandahs, in our extensive stone terraced garden, or in winter, by the sitting room fire. Your complete privacy is assured, but we enjoy company and conversation, if that is your wish.

There are superb views from our secluded home, 5 minutes from Alexandra. Enjoy the vistas. East, the sun rises over the rocky outcrops and hills above the Manuherikia river, magic on a misty morning. West it sets over the Remarkable Mountains, near Queenstown.  South, the lights of Alexandra compete with the stars (it almost never rains here). North, we're signposted on Highway 85, en route to Ranfurly, and via the Pigroot to Dunedin.

Walks are available on private land, along the river, the Rail Trail which we look down on and can pick you up from various points along, or unforgettably, when the thyme blooms, over the hills. There is good fishing (in nearby lakes, dams and rivers), kayaking, mountain biking and a myriad of other sporting activities. Exploring gold mining ruins, wineries, vineyard tours, orchards, galleries, restaurants and shops are popular.  Rohan, of Lord of the Rings (Poolburn) is just over the hills nearby, Queenstown and Wanaka are an hour away by car; Dunedin and Invercargill, and the Catlins, two.

Sky t.v., laundry facilities, our library, complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit are available any time.  Continental breakfast with homemade preserves, jams, muesli and yoghurt is ready when you are. Dinner @ $25.00 featuring local cuisine and home grown produce, is by arrangement.

Children and pets welcome. Smoking outside only.

Beds:  1 double, 1 twin, 1 single (3 bedrooms)
Baths: 1 en suite, 1 private, or guest shared if we are fully booked.

Accredited Kiwi Hosts, Mary and Keith, look forward to meeting you.

BOOKING POLICY

When you make a booking, we ask for either your credit card details or a cheque for one night's tariff.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Any booking cancelled 48 hours or more prior to your arrival date, will have the deposit fully refunded. Otherwise unless we can relet, we reserve the right to charge one night's tariff as a cancellation fee.

Links

Click to open the Central Otago Rail Trail
NZ-Tourism.com
All about New Zealand Travel & Tourism

 
Continental Breakfast

Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles

Dinner
$25 by arrangement featuring local cuisine and homegrown produce.

Accredited Kiwi hosts

Email
duart.homestay@xtra.co.nz

Phone and fax
+64 (3) 448 9190
Mobile
+64 027 316 3569

Address
Bruces Hill,
State Highway 85
RD 3, Alexandra
New Zealand


To find us, from Alexandra take Highway 85, and after passing the Galloway turn off continue up the hill on 85, until 5 mailboxes and the Duart sign are seen on the righthand side of the road. Turn at the little lane and find us at its end. Rapid Number 356. (i.e.3.56 kms from Alexandra.









 

  Pricing

    Double
    Single
    Child

 

  $110
  $90
  $50