Stay and refuel with BIKEAWAPIRI
Discover comfortable accommodation and delicious meals designed for adventurers like you. Whether you're bikepacking the Sounds to Sounds route or exploring the high country, we offer the perfect stop to rest, recharge, and enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality.
Our accommodation options
Choose from our unique high-country stays, each offering a different experience to suit your adventure style and budget. All options provide essential comforts after a day of exploration.
Flynns Hut
Our secluded musterers hut, perfect for mountain bikers or hikers. Enjoy a warm shower, a big log burner for warmth and cooking, and enough beds for 8-9 guests. Basic cooking equipment is supplied. BYO sleeping gear and food or choose our dinner and gear transfer options. Experience a unique and rewarding journey to the hut with breathtaking views and exclusive use during your stay.
Flynn's hut is available for booking from mid-December to late February with limited availability at other times of the year dependent on farming activities and safety.
Shearers' Quarters
Located conveniently on the Awatere Valley road, the Shearers' Quarters offer made beds or BYO sleeping bags to fit your budget. With a fully equipped kitchen, hot showers, and meal options, it’s an ideal stopover on the Sounds to Sounds bikepacking route or for exploring our station tracks. We are 60km from Blenheim and 60km from Molesworth Cob Cottage.
Camping options
For those who prefer to bring their own shelter, we offer budget-friendly camping spots on flat, mowed areas beside the woolshed. Enjoy the natural beauty of the high country under the stars. All camping guests have access to our hot showers and kitchen facilities in the woolshed, ensuring a comfortable stay.
The woolshed is located a short walk from the Awatere River, and we can direct you to the best swimming hole!
Hearty meals for hungry adventurers staying in the shearer's quarters
Replenish your energy with our delicious, home-cooked meals, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We cater to various dietary needs and promise a satisfying culinary experience.
Dinner options
Indulge in a two-course dinner featuring meat from our station. Typical evening meals include Merino lamb curry with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables, Venison Lasagne with salads and fresh bread, or Merino lamb roast with roast potatoes and vegetables. Finish your meal with delightful desserts such as fruit crumble, custard and ice cream, or trifle and fruit salad.
Breakfast & lunch
Start your day right with a breakfast of bacon and eggs on hash browns, homemade granola, yoghurt, and fruit. For packed lunches, we provide one savoury item, two sandwiches, two pieces of homemade baking, and fresh fruit. Most of our food is homegrown, homemade, and sourced directly from our farm.