Other Activities

Horse Trekking
Experience Horse Trekking amidst beautiful mountain scenery and wonderful river views.  Small groups ensure a safe, enjoyable ride.  More Info.

Hunting
Enjoy a wide variety of hunting opportunities over spectacular New Zealand High Country. More Info.

Walking/Hiking
Nokomai Station has a great variety of tracks and trails ideal for walking and exploring.  Choose from a short stroll through to a full day's hike. More Info

Fishing
Bring your own equipment or team up with our guide for a day's trout fishing on the famous Mataura River. 
More Info.

Mountain Biking
Explore the Station's tracks on your bike and prepare for some tough up-hill climbs and some speedy descents!  For the more relaxed, pedal your way down to the river for a swim.  Mountain bikes available for hire at the Station.

4WD Tours
Explore Nokomai and surrounding areas from the comfort of a four wheel drive vehicle.  Stop along the way for a picnic or a spot of fishing and enjoy the great views. More Info

Snowmobile Tours
Visit Nokomai in the winter months and take a guided trip through the Garvie Mountains on your own  snowmobile. 

Farm Activities
Nokomai Station is a fully operational high country  sheep and cattle station.  No matter what time of year that you visit there is always something happening and farm demonstrations can be arranged on request. Your chance to see a sheepdog in action! 

Flightseeing Tours
Nokomai has a Hughes 500 and Cessna 206 available for flightseeing journeys.  These aircraft are available for anything from sightseeing journeys and Heli-fishing tours to airport transfers. More Info.

Heritage Trail
Nokomai Valley is part of the Northern Southland Heritage Trail which visits places of historical importance in the area.  The owners of Nokomai have recently restored the original homestead which was built in 1873.  Learn about the history of farming and gold-mining at Nokomai.

Wine Tour
Visit the Central Otago wine region and taste your way through a selection of wines from the multi award-winning wineries.

Southland and the Southern Lakes District
have a huge range of activities and tours available, here are some of our favourites which we recommend and can arrange for you to experience.

The Kingston Flyer
a vintage steam train which offers trips daily.

Milford Sound
one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations.  Tours are available via bus, plane, helicopter or drive yourself.

Mandeville
view a collection of vintage light aircraft and have a meal at the famous "Moth" Restaurant amongst some fascinating flying memorabilia. For the more adventurous, take a joy-ride in a De-Havilland Tiger Moth bi-plane.

Shopping
We are located only 90 minutes from Invercargill and Queenstown is a scenic one hour drive from the Station.  both centres will cater for all you shopping needs.

Eating Out
The Moth (Mandeville)
The Mayfly (Lumsden)
The Ranch (Te Anau)
The Highway Cafe (Athol)
Kingston Corner (Kingston)
The Rocks Cafe (Invercargill)
Lone Star Cafe and Bar (Invercargill and Queenstown)
Skyline Gondola Restaurant (Queenstown)
The Copper Club (Queenstown).

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