Mt Lyford Adventure Park & Lake Stella Mountain Retreat operate on a private mountain park spanning over the 3  mountains Lyford, Terako & Tinline in the Amuri Ranges, North Canterbury. The property is owned and operated on by the Simpson Family who founded the area, built the road and who also operate the Ski Area in the Terako Basin.

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We offer self-guided mountain access from the mountain access gate in summer, transport up the mountain, hiking, skiing or skating, on mountain accommodation with huts and their own wood fired bath tubs all year round, Hot tub facility looking over the Waiau Basin can be booked after a day exploring. Meditation coaching and Wim Hof cold water training techniques plus guided hiking on request. A Private Ski Hiking Area over 2 Basins in Winter, Ice Skating on Lake Stella and snowshoe & pole hire to hike Stella Basin in Winter.

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A mountain access pass must be obtained per person to enter the Mt. Lyford Adventure Park Area and we can cater to most groups or individuals.

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We have 27km of trails and roads to hike and bike on the mountain with breath taking views in all directions and a vertical drop of 1332m Peak to Pub.

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We can also arrange 4wds tours on request and 4wd sight seeing tours & bike shuttle.

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Contact us for more information and detailed weather and track conditions for the area we have great knowledge of the area and are happy to help with any questions and advise on the best zones for the day.