De Kikker Vijver Lodge










 

Mt Lyford
North Canterbury, New Zealand

Located on the ski road to Mt Lyford, "De Kikker Vijver" is the ideal location for your next family holiday or personal retreat.  Check out Mt Lyford in the snow!

The lodge is 2000 feet above sea level. Enjoy pure mountain water and crisp air. Designed for retreat and relaxation, the lodge enjoys seclusion and is self-contained.The lodge is an authentic log cabin set in a tranquil environment at the base of Mt Lyford Alpine Ski Resort.Nestled in natural surroundings of manuka and grasses, the cabin overlooks a large frog pond (De Kikker Vijver) that reflects the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

De Kikker Vijver has been designed to accommodate up to 13 people in the log cabin and stargazer.  There are 11 beds  in  the lodge itself comprised of two double rooms, a bunk room (sleeps 5) and a loft (an open mezzanine area with sofa bed).  

The lodge has two bathrooms, two toilets, a laundry and spaces to dry clothes and a fully equipped kitchen including a large pantry and fridge / freezer that can hold food supplies for up to a weeks stay.

The Stargazer is a unique night time 'sleeping under the stars' experience!  It is set in a very secluded part of the section. The stargazer is a small building where you can lay back and enjoy a night under the stars.  Great for kids or for a couple.  Enjoy the feeling of being out under the stars in the double glazed fully insulated stargazer.  Note: The Stargazer is offered as an additional booking to the lodge.

Accommodation rates and information


Activities at Mt Lyford

Enjoy mountain and high country activities right on your doorstep. 

  • Skiing and snowboarding  
  • Ice skating
  • Curling
  • Ice Hockey
  • Horse trekking(high country options available)
  • Four wheel drive trips and learn to 4 wheel drive
  • Hiking and tramping (guided options available)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • River Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Team Building
  • Photography - finding that perfect photo.
  • Just relaxing in the mountain air

Activities in the local area

Mt Lyford is ideally situated between Kaikoura and Hanmer springs which are both around 50 minutes drive.
  • Monkey Face - caves and māori rock drawings
  • Peninsula walk
  • Whale Watching
  • Swim with seals and dolphins
  • Relax in Hanmer Thermal Pools
  • Jet Boating
  • White water rafting
  • Bungy Jumping

Events Calendar



Sunday March 21 2010
Mt Lyford Challenge 2010





De Kikker Vijver

A place to meet
A place to retreat
A place to simply be