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1500 feet above sea level, on the foothills of the Inland Kaikoura mountain range you will discover one of New Zealand’s largest log buildings. 

A perfect alpine retreat with breath-taking scenery, a large stone open fireplace, gorgeous food and the warmth that only logs can provide.

Only 90 minutes from Christchurch and 45 minutes from Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs, your alpine escape awaits you.

 

 

 

 
10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

 

Weddings

 

Let us create for you the day you have dreamed of and one your guests will always remember.

Set in the spectacular backdrop of the Inland Kaikoura mountains we offer you a unique, once in a lifetime, alpine retreat for you to profess your love for one another in front of friends and family.

Mt Lyford Lodge is available for weddings throughout the year where you can have the ceremony, photos, reception and accommodation all at one stunning venue.

Whether you choose to have a summer, autumn, winter or spring wedding, the always changing landscape will provide a breath taking and memorable backdrop for your celebration.

We offer a selection of menu options including set menus and wedding buffet menus and we can customize these to suit you.








Venue Hire Charges

Hiring Mt Lyford Lodge as a venue guarantees you exclusive use of the entire facility and automatically reserves all accommodation for your guests only.

¬   Monday – Sunday:                  $1500

Public Holidays incur a 20% surcharge on all charges.

A deposit of one half of the venue charge is required on confirmation of your booking with the remainder being payable 7 days prior to the day of the wedding along with confirmation of guest numbers.

Hours: 1.00pm – 1.00am.

Capacity

Mt Lyford Lodge caters for wedding parties up to 130 people.

If you would like us to post you out a copy of our Wedding Pack please email us your postal address to enquires@mtlyfordlodge.co.nz

 

10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

Conferences

 

You want to motivate and inspire your staff?

You want clear minds free of distractions?

You want to build a success driven team?

Where could be any better than in your own log lodge in the inspiring alpine setting of the

 Inland Kaikouras?  

Options include hiring our conference room or the entire building and having all of your catering customized to your request. Having the downstairs bar in the evening and the outdoor spas at the end of the night provide a venue where you can work hard and reward yourselves for your achievements.

 If you are looking for somewhere to build up your team then you options are vast. While having the Lodge as a base you and your team can head outdoors to horse trek, 4WD training, Skiing and snowboarding, Mountain biking and tramping.

No more than a 45 min’s drive away you can bungy jump, jet boat, quad bike, paint ball,

 play golf, whale watch, swim with seals.

The options are endless.

Mt Lyford Lodge is only 90 minutes from Christchurch and we are available for your conference or team building group any day of the week including weekends.

For a copy of our Conference Pack or to make a reservation please email

enquires@mtlyfordlodge.co.nz

or phone +64-3-3156446.

 





 

 

10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

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Packages

 



Escape to the mountains for a night, just you and one other staying in one of our lovely self-contained motel rooms, enjoying a spa beneath the stars and waking up to a delicious cooked breakfast.

 


Come and have a weekend away, relax and unwind, spoil yourselves. Stay in one of our warm and cosy self-contained motel rooms, soak away your worries in the spa then come inside and feast on a two course dinner for two.



Have the unique opportunity of experiencing this spectacular countryside from the back of a horse. Spend a night in one of our self-contained motel rooms, wake up to a hearty cooked breakfast then embark on your two hour trek experience.
(Note a minimum of two people required)



Experience the breath taking landscape from the comfort of a luxury 4WD with a two hour tour with Roving Adventures. Come back to your own self-contained motel room for two nights and cooked breakfast for two one morning.


Packages not available July August September
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10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

Restaurant

 

Garlic or Herb Bread 

Small $6.00  /  Large $14.00

A serving of bread done in either garlic or herb butter.

 

Soup of the day $14.00

Served with a side of bread. Please ask for the flavour of the day.

 

Bowl of Fries  $6.00

Sprinkled with salt and served with tomato sauce.

 

Wedges  $9.00

Potato wedges covered in a spicy coating and served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.

 

Shrimp Cocktail  $16.00

Shrimps done in a seafood dressing and served on a bed of lettuce and lemon wedges.

 

 

 

Chicken Burger  $14.50

 Chicken fillet, pineapple, tomato, bacon, cheese and lettuce with mayo and plum sauce on a bread bun with fries on the side.

 

Homemade Gourmet Pie  $14.50

 A fresh tasty gourmet pie served hot with salad, fries and tomato sauce.

 

Nachos  $15.00

Corn chips topped with your choice of either chicken or bean with salsa and a dollop of sour cream to top.

 

Chicken Crunch  $17.50

 Juicy chicken tenderloins covered in a crunchy coating and served with green salad and dipping sauces.

 

Open Steak Sandwich   $20.00

 A juicy slice of ribeye steak with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, BBQ sauce and aioli all on a wedge of toasted bread and with a side of fries.

 

 

Hawaiian Pizza  $18.00  

A generous combination of bacon and pineapple and cheese on top of a 12 inch pizza base smeared in pizza sauce.


Italiano Pizza  $20.00

A 12 inch sourdough pizza base covered in pizza sauce and topped with tomato, salami, pepperoni, sun dried tomato, olives and cheese.


Meat Lovers  $25.00

Piled high with bacon, kransky sausage, salami, pepperoni and cheese on a 12 inch base and topped with pizza sauce and a swirl of BBQ sauce.


Chicken, Brie and Blueberry 
$26.00

Take one sour dough pizza base, cover it with a cranberry sauce, layer it with slices of smoked chicken, brie cheese and a handful of blueberries.


Tender Beef and Pesto Pizza $24.00

Tender beef steak with basil pesto, tomato, mozzarella cheese and sour cream on a 12 inch dough pizza base.


Super Supreme $26.00

A powerful combination of salami, capsicum, bacon, pineapple, tomato, olives, mushrooms and cheese on a sour dough pizza base.


Vegetarian $24.00

Pineapple, tomato, capsicum, mushrooms, potatoes, olives, onion and cheese piled up on a 12 inch sour dough base.

 

Fish n’ Chips $24.00

Two battered fillets of fish served with a large garden salad, fries, tartare sauce and lemon wedges.

 

Roasted Chicken Breast  $24.00

A succulent chicken breast coated in honey, rosemary and garlic, roasted and served with bacon, potatoes, tomatoes and olives with a sour cream dressing.

 

Roasted Pork with Apple Sauce $28.00

A generous slice of roasted pork served with gourmet potatoes, roasted vegetables and topped with gravy and apple sauce.

 

Pesto Beef Fillet $30.00

Prime steak, cooked the way you like it, served on a potato cake with tomatoes, beans and basil pesto, drizzled with hollandaise and black pepper jus.

 

Venison and Cranberry $32.00

Tender venison served on a kumara, zucchini and bacon fritter, roast vegetables drizzled with cranberry jus

 

 

10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

Accommodation

 

 

Our motel rooms are self contained with a queen bed and single or bunk bed, a kitchenette and ensuite.

$120/night for two people*

Our double rooms come with a queen bed and single, they are located upstairs and share the communal kitchen and bathroom facilities.

$80/night for two people*

Two of our bunkrooms can accommodate 12 people each and one can accommodate 9 people.

Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.

$30/night per person

We have 10 powered sites with access to kitchen and bathroom facilities. $25/night for two*

We have a large sheltered lawn area where tents can be erected with access to kitchen and bathroom facilities. $15/night/person.  

* An additional charge of $10/night/extra person.

 

 

10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive, Inland Kaikoura Road, North Canterbury, New Zealand.  Tel +64 3156446  Fax +64 3 3156116

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Contact Us

 

 

Mt Lyford Lodge 2004 Ltd


10 Mt Lyford Forest Drive
RD1, Waiau
North Canterbury
New Zealand

Telephone: +64-3-3156446
Facsimile: +64-3-3156116
Email: enquires@mtlyfordlodge.co.nz

If you require more information about us or would like
to make a reservation please email us or phone.