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Pen-y-bryn Lodge

South Island Hilltop Heritage Lodge Retreat in North Otago

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Discover the natural beauty of North Otago in New Zealand’s South Island with a stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge, ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. Immerse yourself in the region’s fascinating history at this former Victorian mansion, which dates back to 1889. Poised on Oamaru’s South Hill, overlooking the Pacific on one side and jaw-droppingly beautiful mountains on the other, the house has been awarded historic status.

In keeping with the lodge’s past, each of the five guest rooms is individually decorated with striking antiques and charming furnishings to ensure an enchanting stay. During the day, visit the endangered, yellow-eyed penguin colony at Bushy Beach, just a five-minute drive away. Don’t miss a visit to Steampunk HQ, a quirky gallery filled with sci-fi and steam-powered technology-inspired pieces and visit Oamaru Public Gardens – among the country’s oldest gardens. The Forrester Gallery and Waitaki Museum are also worth a visit, showcasing artefacts dating to the earliest days of Māori settlement. At the end of each day, head to the hotel’s dining room for a taste of the Waitaki region’s amazing and abundant produce.

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  • Fitness Centre
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Location

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
41 Towey St, Holmes Hill, Oamaru 9401, New Zealand

From the lodge, it’s just a five-minute drive to Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve, home to the rare yellow-eyed penguin colony. Visit in the late afternoon to observe them return from a day out fishing to feed their young. A tip: bring binoculars (or the lodge has some to borrow, subject to availability). The beach is closed from 3pm every day to protect the penguins, meaning all viewing hides are located at a distance on the cliffs. It’s also just a five-minute drive to the Oamaru blue penguin colony viewing spot, with informative tours available. Pen-y-bryn Lodge is located around a two-hour drive from Dunedin Airport (DUD) Transfers are not included, please plan accordingly.

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Luxury Escapes inclusions (select packages):
  • Wake each morning to daily cooked breakfast
  • Nightly four-course table d’hôte dinner for two, featuring fresh, local and sustainable produce (Dinner Package only)
  • Arrive to a local bottle of wine to kick off your heritage escape (for stays of 3+ nights)
  • Take in the surrounding natural beauty with complimentary use of the onsite telescope (for stays of 5+ nights)
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** Please Note:** The following applies to select packages only

  • All guests must be aged 9+. Infants and children aged 8 and under are not permitted.
  • Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Dining room bookings must be made in advance for the dinner upgrade.

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Check-in from
15:00
Check-out by
10:30
  • Wake each morning to daily cooked breakfast
  • Nightly four-course table d’hôte dinner for two, featuring fresh, local and sustainable produce (Dinner Package only)
  • Arrive to a local bottle of wine to kick off your heritage escape (for stays of 3+ nights)
  • Take in the surrounding natural beauty with complimentary use of the onsite telescope (for stays of 5+ nights)

Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.

** Please Note:** The following applies to select packages only

  • All guests must be aged 9+. Infants and children aged 8 and under are not permitted.
  • Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Dining room bookings must be made in advance for the dinner upgrade.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.

LuxPlus+ Terms & Conditions:

  • LuxPlus+ pricing and bonus inclusions apply to LuxPlus+ members only. Please ensure you are signed into the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership while booking.
  • Bonus inclusions will be automatically applied during checkout when you make a booking with a participating hotel using the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership.
  • Please note: Bonus inclusions vary depending on the participating hotel. Please refer to your package inclusions upon checkout/purchase to confirm the bonus inclusions associated with your booking.
  • Bonus inclusions are only available when the LuxPlus+ member is the primary traveller on the booking.
  • LuxPlus+ bonus inclusions are not available for bookings made back-to-back (separate bookings for consecutive nights’ stay) at the same hotel. In the instance of back-to-back bookings at the same hotel being made, you will only receive the included benefits once.

LuxPlus+ benefits will not be awarded in relation to any purchases, transactions or non-transactional actions that are reversed, cancelled and/or refunded.

LuxPlus+ member discounts and bonus inclusions cannot be converted or exchanged for cash.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to review all bookings and bonus inclusions to ensure compliance with LuxPlus+ terms and conditions.

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