Your stay.

There is no mobile coverage at Mt White Station, but the backcountry huts have VHR radio for emergency communication. Complimentary fibre WiFi is available at the main station, and guests can check if their mobile phone can make a call over WiFi in their phone settings.

To fully experience Mt White Station, our accommodation offerings have a minimum two-night stay.

No hunting is allowed on the Mount White Station property, and smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Guests are also asked not to light fires other than the fireplaces provided as this is a high fire risk area.

Our Shearers Quarters can be booked exclusively or individual rooms. Backcountry huts are booked exclusively. There is a minimum fee for all our accommodations and an additional per-person fee for guests above the base number.

Guests can check in from 2 pm onwards at the Cookshop. Checkout is at 11 am, unless a prior arrangement has been made.

No, pets are not allowed on the property due to the working farm operations and safety concerns.

Private vehicles are not permitted on our backcountry roads unless you are booked in one of our guest huts and have a suitable vehicle, but all guests can access the area via mountain bike. Backcountry vehicle access for lodge guests will be charged as an extra fee, please enquire when booking.

As a working high country station, there are specific water and natural hazards on the property. Guests should take care when walking, biking or driving around the station, avoid touching machinery or entering gated paddocks without prior permission, and do not enter any buildings other than the Shearers Quarters or Cookshop.

The items guests need to bring depend on the accommodation they choose. Full linen, bedding, and towels are provided for all accomodation types. For Terrace Hut or Esk Hut, bring your own food, drink, warm and wet-weather clothing, suitable footwear and hut slippers, toiletries, insect repellent, and sunscreen. You may also wish to pack a head torch and personal locator beacon (PLB). For the Shearer's Quarters, bring slippers, snack food, drinks, warm clothing in winter, toiletries, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Depending on your booking, The Shearers Quarters accommodation may be fully catered, but guests can bring nibbles and their choice of beverage if not self catered. Our Backcountry huts are self-cratered only. Mt White Station does not hold a liquor license, so guests should bring their own alcohol if desired.

If your stay includes catered meals, we can accommodate dietary restrictions for an extra fee per person per meal. Please inform us of any special dietary needs or restrictions at least one week prior to your arrival, and we will make the necessary preparations.

Yes, there is a BBQ available at all our accommodations, including the backcountry huts.

Yes, all our lodges and huts have e-bike charging generators available.

Yes, huts are fitted with solar lighting and the ability to charge using a USB plug. There is a flushing toilet and plenty hot water for showers and dishes too!

Yes, we have a selection of board games and books available for guests to use during their stay.

Off-road parking is available at the Cookshop.

The last fuel stop before Mt White Station when driving from the East Coast is Challenge Service Centre and 24/7 Fuel in Springfield. From the West Coast, the last stop is Arthur's Pass Cafe and Store (limited hours).

The last public toilets before entering Mt White Station from the East Coast are located at Castle Hill Village, and from the West Coast Arthur's Pass Village.

Mountain Biking Soak up the scenery, smell the beech forest and listen to the bellbirds on a 2–3-hour mountain bike ride (4WD road; Grade 3/intermediate with 460m climbing overall; self-supported; luggage transfers available). E-Bike charging generators are available at Esk Hut. Complimentary shuttle or luggage transfer (included in your hut fee) Enjoy a high country hut experience without having to walk or bike there! Located seventeen kilometres from Mt White Station, the journey to Esk Hut is all part of the adventure. Our shuttle and luggage transfer service in one of our 4WD vehicles takes the hassle out of moving yourself or your bags between the main Mt White Station and the backcountry. ​ Please confirm your transport needs at the time of booking. There is an additional fee for a second vehicle shuttle (included shuttle carries up to 4 persons with boot space for luggage and gear). Please note: walking and biking activities may be restricted in lambing season and mustering.

Mountain Biking Soak up the scenery, smell the beech forest and listen to the bellbirds on a 3–4-hour / 27km mountain bike ride (4WD road; Grade 3/intermediate with 460m climbing overall; self-supported; luggage transfers available). E-Bike charging generators are available at Terrace Hut. Complimentary shuttle or luggage transfer (included in your hut fee). Enjoy a high country hut experience without having to walk / MTB there! Located seventeen kilometres from Mt White Station, the journey to Terrace Hut is all part of the adventure. Our shuttle and luggage transfer service takes the hassle out of moving yourself or your bags between the main Mt White Station and the backcountry. ​ Please confirm your transport needs at the time of booking. There is an additional fee for a second vehicle shuttle (included shuttle carries up to 4 persons with boot space for luggage and gear). Please note: walking and biking activities may be restricted in lambing season and mustering.

Mount White Station is 2 hours 45 minutes drive from Christchurch via the Great Alpine highway (SH73) – one of New Zealand’s most scenic road trips. The entrance to the property is over the Mt White Bridge, around 25km shy of Arthurs Pass village, the heart of Arthurs Pass National Park. 4WD is recommended for the 45-minute scenic drive, but ask us about options when you make your booking. Our physical address is: Mt White Road Arthur's Pass Southern Alps, New Zealand

Thanks for your interest in working with us! Join our dynamic team of Shepherds, Beekeepers and Tourism staff. When you join our team, you really do become part of something bigger. You’ll be inspired, learn, and grow as part of our team. We currently have NO VACANCIES at Mt White Station.

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