Ribbonwood Quarters

  • Front of house
  • Lounge
  • Outside area
  • Bedroom 1
  • Well equipped kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Cozy lounge area
  • Cabin bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 2 (Cottage)
  • Cabin 1 (Bunks)
  • Cabin 2 (Bunks)
  • Bedroom 6
  • Potential for own horse trekking option
  • Cottage Bathroom
  • Cabin Bathrooms x 2
  • Potential for access to walk the hills
  • Dining Area
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  • Ribbonwood Quarters in snow (come prepared in the
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  • Next door is the Ahuriri Conservation Park - Plent
  • Pet sheep often in paddock next to Quarters
  • Ahurir Conservation Park
  • Quailburn Track 5 minute drive from Quarters
20
Max Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Nestled beneath the snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps is Ribbonwood, a High Country Sheep and Cattle Station. Ribbonwood offers comfortable, rustic and basic accommodation. Ideal base for anyone wanting to explore the outdoors or simply relax, soaking in the mountain views and country air. • Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail runs directly past gateway • Ahuriri Conservation Park is right next door, offering plenty of outdoor exploring. • Omarama Clay Cliffs 10-minute drive • Unlimited WIFI Ribbonwood Quarters is basic and rustic family run farm accommodation. It is well loved and cared for, a little rough around the edges which creates its imperfect country charm. Consisting of one main cosy cottage and four cabins, in total it can sleep 20 beds. It is suitable for individuals, families, small groups and large groups. When you make a booking it blocks the entire complex, therefore it is entirely private for your use and not shared accommodation. The main quarters cottage has two seperate bedrooms first bedroom has a double bed and second bedroom two single beds. Open plan kitchen and small lounge area with log burner plus bathroom/laundry and a separate dining area. There are also four cabins which in total has 15 single beds (this includes 4 sets of bunks) and a 1 double bed. Plus two separate showers, toilets and laundry. No linen/bedding is avaiable for cabins. In total there are three bathrooms, two washing machines, two ovens, two fridges and a medium chest freezer. We can supply a portacot, highchair and baby bath if required on request. Plenty of lawn for the children to play and a BBQ area to enjoy. Ample area for parking of boats, trailers, horse floats etc if required. Linen for cottage (x 1 double bed & x 2 single beds) can be supplied at extra cost on request. Handtowels, Bathmats, Tea Towels, Dish cloths are supplied, as well as basics of hand soap, dishwashing liquid and washing powder. Ribbonwood Quarters is 20 -minutes from the main state highway. Situated on Quailburn Road, includes 10km of easy gravel road which is suitable for all vehicle types. This accommodation is situated 20 minutes from Omarama, 30 minutes from Twizel, 1 hour from Tekapo, 1 hour from Mt Cook, 1.5 hours from Wanaka and 2.5 hours from Queenstown. Fantastic base for exploring the surrounds of the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki Valley.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Kitchen
Amenity: Coffee Maker
Coffee Maker
Amenity: Cooking Basics
Cooking Basics
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Slow cooker
Slow cooker
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Amenity: Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses
Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Amenity: Hot Water
Hot Water
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Patio
Patio
Scenic views
Amenity: Mountain View
Mountain View
Services
Amenity: Self Check-in
Self Check-in
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit

Bed layout

1 Double(s), 2 Single(s), 4 Bunk(s), 4 Bunk(s), 3 Single(s), 3 Single(s), 2 Double(s)

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Alps to Ocean Trail runs directly past the Quarters and the Ahuriri Conservation Park is right next door. The park offers a range of walks, horse trekking, fishing, huts, and hunting, including the Te Araroa Trail. Within a 5 - 10 minute drive are the Clay Cliffs, Quailburn Historic Woolshed Site, Quailburn Bush Walk and Wairepo Kettleholes Track. Star gaze the night sky from the Quarters, it can be spectacular. Explore the nearby towns of Omarama and Twizel, Omarama Hot Tubs and High Country Salmon Farm, all within a 20-minute drive. Lake Ohau, Lake Benmore and Lake Ruataniwhai are within a half-hour drive for swimming, fishing or boating. There is the potential to have access to the 26km 4WD track on Ribbonwood which takes you out to back huts and the Ahuriri River. This adventure may interest horse trekkers, trampers and fly fishing enthusiasts. Please message to discuss above prior to making a booking

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Availability

  • 04 Dec – 07 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 17 Dec – 04 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 17 Mar – 29 Mar 2026 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
All year$150 / Night for 4 guests$252 Nights
All year
$150 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights

Cleaning fee is $50.00.

Cancellations

The pending booking will be automatically cancelled after 48 hours or earlier depending on the check-in date.

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