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The harsh and hauntingly beautiful landscapes of the Canterbury Plains will take your breath away. The rugged Potts Range is a key element in the distinctive upper Rangitata landscape, made world-famous as the backdrop to ‘Edoras’ in the Lord of the Rings films. Edoras, the fortress city of the Rohan people, found its home among the wild, rocky tussock terrain on Mount Sunday, at Mount Potts Station. You can take refuge here too—enjoy some time out, soak in the views and replenish your batteries.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
Mt Potts Station is an impressive property in the upper Rangitata River. The area is becoming increasingly popular as a tourism destination and we are making steady developments to ensure your time here with us is as unforgettable as the scenery.
Travel the inland roads from Christchurch or Ashburton through the Canterbury plains, the largest area of flat land in New Zealand. Dwarfed by the huge Southern Alps is Methven, a popular winter resort and gateway to nearby Mount Hutt ski field.
Latest News
Mt Potts Lodge was recently featured in the Ashburton Guardian. A big thank you to Sue Newman and Jacqui Beardsley for the lovely article and photos. Article below: “Mt Potts Station is an iconic property in the heart of Ashburton’s back country. In recent times it has had several owners, but the latest of these,
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We would like to officially announce the opening of Mt Potts Restaurant as of today. The restaurant and bar service is open from Tuesday until Sunday from 12:00pm until 21:30pm. If you would like to come in for lunch or dinner over the summer months we will be happy to welcome you. Drop by for
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We recently hosted a Christmas get together for all the neighbouring farms, bringing people from the two sides of the river together for this wonderful occasion. Around 90 people turned up for the pot luck lunch and BBQ. The weather was glorious, the food abundant and the wine flowing… Guests arrived in cars, horse carriages
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A good sign that we are well on our way is our expanding team of staff. We have had several new additions in the last few days which should liven things up a little We are very happy to announce that Reece Smith is joining us for the summer months. Reece is a wonderful Chef
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Since the takeover of Mt Potts Station earlier this year we have been looking at ways to improve the lodge and what we can offer our visitors. Although a lot is still to be done in terms of upgrading the lodge accommodation, we will be welcoming visitors over the summer. Those wishing to camp at
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