Welcome to Bergli Hill Farmstay
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From our 100 acre farm in Teddington we have magnificent views of Lyttleton Harbour and the Port Hills, with amazing sunsets and breath-taking stargazing. The farm is forested and we have cattle, calves, pet sheep and alpacas. A 45 minute walk to the top of Bergli Hill offers superb views.
Bergli is ideally situated for sightseeing in Akaroa, Lyttelton, Christchurch, Tekapo, Mt. Cook and Canterbury. Attractions include horse riding, hiking, golf, tennis, hot springs, hot air ballooning, caving, and many more.
It is a scenic drive of 45 minutes to Christchurch International Airport, and 30 minutes to the centre of Christchurch. We can welcome you at the Airport or station by request.
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We built our spacious two storey log house ourselves and treasure its simple beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The furniture is hand crafted by Max from Macrocarpa trees grown on the farm. There are three spacious guest rooms and the spa is usually hot 24 hours a day.
A full breakfast with Rowena's freshly baked muffins is served at Max's handcrafted table for 10, looking out across the harbour. A picnic table on the lawn is the ideal place to enjoy afternoon tea or a pre dinner wine. The fruit trees in the orchard produce more each year and bees give lovely rich honey for the breakfast table. |
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Rowena is a kiwi (New Zealander), speaks Esperanto and also Japanese because of being a shadow puppeteer in Japan for many years. She is interested in using the wool of her sheep, and the fibre of the alpacas Mystery and Felichios. She enjoys sharing her woolcraft talents with guests making little sheep for souvenirs, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving.
Max was born in a swiss woodworking family, and speaks German. He became a joiner, mountaineer, worked as a mountain guide in his early years in new Zealand ,and sailed his home built 10 meter yacht , circumnavigating the world for five years. As he also worked as a tour guide in New Zealand he helps guests with information and suggestions for their itineraries. |
There are many activities to do at Bergli, and many guests like to come for the weekend or longer.
Feeding the animals, taking the alpacas for a walk, walking to the top of Bergli Hill, flying kites,playing with frisbees,having fun on the flying fox....or just relaxing in the spa and enjoying the view.
Woolcrafts
Have fun with wool. All materials included .Felting , needle felting or weave your own table mat, with wool from the sheep you will meet on the farm. Take the adorable alpacas for a walk to the top of Bergli Hill. Learn about shearing, dyeing, spinning.
Workshops from 1p.m. Day 1 (after lunch) to 1p.m. Day 2 finishing after lunch $225 per person
Click here for more information
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Horse riding
Orton Bradley Park (just 5 minutes drive away) has horse treks up the slopes of Mt Herbert with spectacular views of the harbour. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful Park as well.
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Sailing
The sparkling harbour is your playground, with yacht and kayaks. If we are lucky we will see dolphins. Quail island with caves, little beaches for lunch...a fun day. (Minimum of two people.)
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