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The Snow Chasers

Welcome Rock Trails – Garston Southland NZ……………..Secluded Accommodation, Hiking and Biking!

Located less than an hour south of Queenstown, Welcome Rock Trails is a private high-country station offering accommodation, hiking, mountain bike riding and amazing sightseeing. Our snowboarding season had just wound up down here in the Southern Hemisphere and we were looking for other adventures around this beautiful part of the world. Jen learnt about Welcome Rock Trails awhile back and we knew it was a place we wanted to visit.

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BEFORE YOUR TRIP: Download either the Great Rides or Great Hikes App to your phone, select Welcome Rock Trails and start your tour!


COVID POLICY: We are happy to move your booking or refund you if your booking is affected by Covid restrictions.


WINTER: Riding is not permitted during winter. Walking to the Mud/Slate Huts can be arranged directly with us during winter.


THE TRAIL: The Trail is open for hikers & bikers from 1 October until 30 April.


RED SHED: Open & Available all year round, located near the homestead!


MUD HUT & SLATE HUT: Access these huts along the trail. Slate Hut is 2kms from trail head, Mud Hut is 10kms from trail head.


Thank you for your interest and enjoy your journey!
Tom & Katie