Island Hills Station - Guided Day Trip Bush Creek QEII Covenant Discovery
South Island
Overview
Experience a 4WD farm tour with challenging off-trail descents, alpine views, and a mountain lunch. Explore the QEII forest, waterfalls, native wildlife, and a refreshing swimming hole. End with an easy bush walk back to the car park.
What's included?
Bush Creek QEII Covenant Tour Itinerary
Arrive 8:30am 4wd tour through Island Hills Farmland
9:00 am Climb Clay Knob 2-3 hrs (hard steep climb)
12:00pm Lunch on Alpine tops
1:00pm Drop down into Bush Creek (difficult descent) (Cold Creek Dip) then back out past Historic Bush Hut (2 hrs)
3:30 pm Delivered back to the car park to drive to Hanmer
($390pp – Min 4 Pax)
Four-wheel drive farm tour. Immerse yourself in breathtaking mountain scenery, lush forests, and picturesque low-input farm landscapes, all while being guided by an expert local who will share their knowledge of the area’s history, ecology, and wildlife.
Challenging off-trail descent up through the forest and out onto the alpine tops. Incredible views, lunch on the mountain. Steep difficult descent down into the QEII covenant forest. There are waterfalls, native plants and birds, a trapping/conservation program, and a beautiful (chilly) swimming hole to refresh. Easy Bush walk back out to 4wd then ride back to the car park.
Why us?
By booking with We Retreat, you're not just investing in your own well-being—you’re also supporting wellness initiatives in local communities. A portion of our profits goes directly to the We Retreat Charitable Trust, which provides funding exclusively to our wellness partners. This allows them to offer transformative experiences and essential tools to individuals, such as a new parent through to community groups, such as Women's Refuge, helping to create a healthier, more empowered future for all. Our mission is to make wellness accessible to everyone. Thank you for being part of this journey—your support helps us take care of ourselves while uplifting others!
Terms of conditions for entry to the Island Hills Station can be found here https://islandhillsstation.com/, We – Retreat as a reseller take no responsibility for health and safety during your experience. We all are responsible adults and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to manage risks that may arise.
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