Things to do

Activities during your stay.

· Experience the clear dark night skies

· Guided 4 Four Wheel Drive tours, visiting the famous Blue Lake at historic St Bathans

· Leisurely stroll along the nearby river track

· Meet the locals at the nearby hotel or café

· Fine Dining at our local Pitches restaurant with pick up

· Trout fishing in local rivers and Dams

· Explore the LOR sites at the picturesque Poolburn Dam

· 20 minutes drive to Alexandra, Clyde and wineries

· 60 minutes drive to Wanaka

· 90 minutes drive to Queenstown

· Or just sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings at Schist Rock Lodge

Omakau Night Skies

Experience the dark skies of Central Otago, pollution free

Blue Lake St Bathans

Lose track of time in this quaint historic town that's barely changed since the gold rush days.

Swimming

Swim in the neighboring Manuherikia River or local pool

What our previous guests have said

We think we'll stay here as it's so sumptuous, not proceed with the Otago Rail Trail, then arrive back in Clyde in 4 days looking worn out :)

Bob & Robyn

Lovely place to stay! New studios with a private deck and stunning views. Fabulous hosts. Super clean and a great continental breakfast. Very spacious with

Renée & Jordan

Thanks very much Mandy we really enjoyed our stay & felt very pampered, we will certainly highly recommend Schist Rock to our friends, thanks again.

Tony & Bronwyn