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Our retreat is located in the middle of beautiful Rimu and Birch forests with glacial formed lakes within easy driving distance for a gentle kayak, take a line and go fishing or just walk along old bush tracks.
Gold Mining Memories
A short walk from the retreat and you enter the world of the bygone days of hydraulic (water pressure) gold mining complete with a miners hut, water races and tunnels, the area is steeped in mining and saw milling history.
A short walk from the retreat and you enter the world of the bygone days of hydraulic (water pressure) gold mining complete with a miners hut, water races and tunnels, the area is steeped in mining and saw milling history.
Farm/Gold Mine Walks
Guests are encouraged to join in our activities, join us in visiting local areas of interest such as historical gold mining sites, local fishing guides available.
Kayaks and bikes are on hand should you wish to be more adventurous, there are always bush walks for those wanting to stretch their legs.
We also encourage guests to tell us what they wish to experience while visiting our beautiful remote region so we can ensure the very best experience.
As a family of global Travellers, each of us have visited many countries therefore we are keen for our guests to have the very best of experiences and to know what life in our beautiful West Coast region is all about.
Fine summer evening is sometime spent collecting wood for the outside fire. On returning home, we enjoy a mulled wine and toasted marsh mellows to relax after these activities.
Guests are encouraged to join in our activities, join us in visiting local areas of interest such as historical gold mining sites, local fishing guides available.
Kayaks and bikes are on hand should you wish to be more adventurous, there are always bush walks for those wanting to stretch their legs.
We also encourage guests to tell us what they wish to experience while visiting our beautiful remote region so we can ensure the very best experience.
As a family of global Travellers, each of us have visited many countries therefore we are keen for our guests to have the very best of experiences and to know what life in our beautiful West Coast region is all about.
Fine summer evening is sometime spent collecting wood for the outside fire. On returning home, we enjoy a mulled wine and toasted marsh mellows to relax after these activities.
Fishing and Charters
On our door step there is Lake Brunner, a world famous trout fishing destination and great deer hunting country abounds our secluded valley. Fish the clear waters or book a fishing charter see www.wannagonz.com and guided trout fishing is also available by arrangement.
On our door step there is Lake Brunner, a world famous trout fishing destination and great deer hunting country abounds our secluded valley. Fish the clear waters or book a fishing charter see www.wannagonz.com and guided trout fishing is also available by arrangement.
Explore the West Coast
Bell Hill Retreat is the perfect base to explore the West Coast. Take day trips to Punakaiki, travel the "loop" up the Coast to Westport returning via the stunning Buller gorge via the quaint mining town of Reefton or explore the local Shanty Town or Montieth's brewery tour.
Bell Hill Retreat is the perfect base to explore the West Coast. Take day trips to Punakaiki, travel the "loop" up the Coast to Westport returning via the stunning Buller gorge via the quaint mining town of Reefton or explore the local Shanty Town or Montieth's brewery tour.
Bird Watching
Relax and watch our native bird life. Fantail, Wood Pidgeon, Tui, Bell bird, Pukeko, Rock wren, Tomtit and White-faced heron are just to name a few.
Relax and watch our native bird life. Fantail, Wood Pidgeon, Tui, Bell bird, Pukeko, Rock wren, Tomtit and White-faced heron are just to name a few.
Tours
Nature Tours Punakaiki NZ www.naturetours.co.nz
Buller Adventure Tours www.golakebrunner.co.nz
More reasons why the West Coast is your ideal holiday destination can be found at Tourism West Coast.
Nature Tours Punakaiki NZ www.naturetours.co.nz
Buller Adventure Tours www.golakebrunner.co.nz
More reasons why the West Coast is your ideal holiday destination can be found at Tourism West Coast.
Each of our units are modelled on historical cottages from the early 1900s and named after local identities from the gold mining and timber era of the time.
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