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South Island Winter getaway spots? (self.southisland)

submitted 1 year ago by phalanx to c/southisland

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Feeling the need to get out of town for a bit and disconnect - wondering if anyone has some good suggestions (preferably not too far out of Chch/Canterbury) to go and explore for a few days in winter? I've got a 4WD so getting off road isn't a problem. Some of my favourites are the likes of Peel Forest or Castle Hill - any good hidden places anyone is keen to share? 😉

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[–] Axisential 4 points 1 year ago

Ashburton Lakes - couple of nice private huts that are bookable.

[–] fallaciousreasoning 3 points 1 year ago

If you feel like a walk, Waimak Falls hut in Arthur's Pass is one of my favorites. It's a bit of a walk to get there though.

Waimak Falls

Barker Hut, up the other side is also lovely.

Barker Hut

Apart from the distance they're both pretty easy to get to.

Alternatively you could head over to the West Coast, Welcome Flat Hut is pretty stunning, and their are natural hot pools which are pretty amazing.

Welcome Flat Hut