Facilities & Activities
Relax & UnwindA stay at Serenada Country Lodge is not complete without making full use of our extensive facilities. Why not read a book by the grand fireplace with a lovely glass of red, or perhaps watch the rugby while sitting at the bar enjoying a brew with Mark. Or perhaps sipping a cocktail in the outdoor spa pool with the amazing southern hemisphere night sky gazing back at you is more to your liking? In summer, our heated swimming pool is a centrepiece - well, when the golf course isn't - it's the perfect place to while away a lazy summers afternoon. We also have a tanning bed and on-demand beauty therapy and massage; to find out more please send us an enquiry.
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Golf at SerenadaSerenada Country lodge has a great 9-hole links style golf course within its grounds. Get some friends together - or maybe even talk the husbands/wives into a challenge! A lot of fun and only 30 seconds from your suite and the lodge. Corporate groups and those conferencing at Serenada - this is perfect for you. Of course the lodge has a few sets of clubs to lend to our guests for free - just ask when you're booking your accommodation or function. Serenada Country Lodge also welcomes casual golfers. Green fees are:
Golf course users are welcome to join us at the bar for a drink after their round. Of course the smart option is to make an event of it and stay the night, so no one needs to worry about driving! |
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Horse & FarmVisit Serenada's sister property, Horsford Downs, where Lyn operates Riarma Quarter Horse Stud and enjoy one of the authentic visitor activities they operate exclusively for Serenada Country Lodge Guests. Western Pleasure and Cutting Horse DemonstrationCome watch western pleasure & cutting horses in action. The first demonstration you will see is of Western pleasure horses being trained. The quarter horses will go through their paces on a very loose draped rein which looks like they are performing by themselves. The next demonstration is of the clever cutting horses. Derived from the old west when they needed to get an animal out of the herd on the range to doctor or check out. The cattle beast is quietly edged out of the herd then the action starts as the animal tries to get back with it's mates, see how the horse like a cat playing with a mouse, cuts it off leaping in big sweeping motions from side to side. Truly an awesome sight to behold. An expert will talk you through both demonstrations. $150 adult, $75 child (6 to 13 years old), free for under 5's Western Horse Riding LessonAt the start of your western horse riding lesson you will learn how to groom and saddle-up your horse and be given at explanation about the tack. Once on the horse you will experience a 45 minute western lesson by a real professional. Learn how to walk, jog, lope around, and even go over some poles. $150 per person Horse TrekkingEnjoy relaxed riding over 1055 acres (426 hectares) of sheep & beef breeding & finishing farm with flat/rolling hills and some steeper limestone country, ranging from 240m - 400m (787 - 1312 feet) above sea level with views looking over the Whiterock farming district and surrounding mountains of Mt Grey, Mt Karetu, Mt Blue and Mt Thomas with the Ashley forest backdrop. Well tracked with an intensive redeveloping program in progress. 1 hr $90 per person Includes transport to and from Horsford Downs. Farm Tours & DemonstrationsCOMING SOON! |
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Local Activities & AttractionsNorth Canterbury is blessed with a range of landscapes and microclimates meaning there is something in the region for everyone at all times of the year. Many boutique food and wine producers pepper the area, not to mention the classic kiwi cafes and restaurants that stock the local produce. Of course there is plenty to do for those not wanting to just eat and drink! Scenic drives aboud, North Canterbury is a great place to take your time and explore. Find out what the rest of this area has to offer here |
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For general New Zealand tourism information visit the NZ-Tourism Directory here |
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