Our Place
Your hosts, Fleur and Roger McKinney welcome you to Inverlair Lodge. A purpose built self-contained country lodge overlooking the Otago Central Rail Trail in Oturehua.
Inverlair Lodge is well suited to the needs of rail trail bikers and walkers as well as a perfect setting for wedding anniversaries, family reunions, corporate functions and conferences. Or those wishing to explore the Ida Valley / Maniototo districts.
The lodge’s indoor/ outdoor flow is complemented by magnificent views of the Hawkdun Ranges and the Ida Valley. The perfect setting to relax, refresh and recharge for another memorable day in the Maniototo.
We provide
• Six en-suite rooms for up to 16 people.
• Complementary continental breakfast.
• Spacious lounge dining and outdoor areas.
We also offer
• Cooked breakfasts and espresso coffee.
• A guest bar service.
• Other meal options on request.
The lodge is
• Wheelchair friendly.
• Right on the Rail Trail.
And our facilities include
• Portacot and high-chair available upon request.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the lodge.
• Covered bike shed with e-bike charging.
• Cycle repair facilities.
• Laundry facilities.
• Gas BBQ.
• Spa Pool.
Eftpos is available
You’ll find us at the Intersection of Hills Creek Rd and the Ida Valley Omakau Rd. Right on the Otago Central Rail Trail.
What our previous guests have said
We stayed at Inverlair while cycling the Rail Trail. Our rooms were spacious, spotless and quiet. Our wonderful hosts went out of their way to make us feel
Peter_R_NZ
The hosts are attentive and accommodating. It is like a little oasis in the desert, just when you feel like you have had enough for one day, you reach Oturehua
Philip
Inverlair lodge is AMAZING. Your hosts are the very friendly and helpful, and they are the best people you will meet on the whole Rail trail. The lodge is
Andrew S
Stayed at Inverlair Lodge overnight while cycling the Otago Rail Trail. Put this one on your list of places to stay. Modern, warm and cosy with a small number
Graham C
Stayed here in late Oct 2022 while riding the Otago rail trail. If we were able to give it 6 stars, we would. Absolutely magnificent accommodation and
nacnud71, Australia
We stayed here as a group of 6 (3 couples) for a winter weekend away and had a wonderful experience. Roger and Fluer were friendly, hospitable hosts, who
Courtney Williamson