Activities
In the district
Historic Hayes Engineering is steeped in history. Stables, a dairy, works and homestead where shafts and pulleys worked their magic back in the golden era of mining in NZ. A perfect place to stop for lunch & coffee on your way through to Oturehua.
Nearby is the amazing historic town of St Bathan’s, famous for its gold mining past and haunted pub. A shuttle tour can be arranged, or perhaps a trip to Naseby where you’re only 20 mins away from a game of curling or luging.
Indoor curling at Naseby can be done all year round, outdoor curling and luge from June to September.
Tours
In addition, the Maniototo offers a selection of golf courses, art tours, high country 4WD tours and wildlife safaris.
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
Inverlair Lodge is to be congratulated for their hospitality. The accom is excellent and the dinner that they cooked for us was our best meal on tour.
Charlotte
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
This was a highlight of our Otago Rail Trail. The hosts were friendly and accommodating without being intrusive. The facilities were superb and immaculate.
Hookachucka
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
We are looking forward to having our family reunion at Inverlair in 2024, a fabulous location and great hosts.
Jessica Seamark