Guidebook for Coalgate
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The Castle Hill area is an ideal base for outdoor activities- it is close to several skifields, as well as the Craigieburn Forest Park and the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park for tramping/ climbing
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Castle Hill
The Castle Hill area is an ideal base for outdoor activities- it is close to several skifields, as well as the Craigieburn Forest Park and the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park for tramping/ climbing
At the bottom of our property is the Selwyn River which is ideal for swimming, fishing or just enjoying.
Selwyn River-Waikirikiri
At the bottom of our property is the Selwyn River which is ideal for swimming, fishing or just enjoying.
Only 30 mins to the access Rd From River Retreat. Mt Hutt offers a challenging and exciting snow experience for beginners to advanced. It also has its own snow making facilities.
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Mount Hutt
Only 30 mins to the access Rd From River Retreat. Mt Hutt offers a challenging and exciting snow experience for beginners to advanced. It also has its own snow making facilities.
60mins from River Retreat. A popular Ski field that provides some of the best snow conditons for skiers and snowboarders.
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Porters Ski Area
60mins from River Retreat. A popular Ski field that provides some of the best snow conditons for skiers and snowboarders.
Only 20 mins from River Retreat, Terrace Downs Resort & Golf Course is set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Rakaia Gorge.
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Terrace Downs Resort
623 Coleridge RdOnly 20 mins from River Retreat, Terrace Downs Resort & Golf Course is set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Rakaia Gorge.
On the way to Arthurs Pass and the Westcoast. Smylies Accommodation also hires our climbing mats and shoes. The TranzAlpine train stops here.
Springfield
On the way to Arthurs Pass and the Westcoast. Smylies Accommodation also hires our climbing mats and shoes. The TranzAlpine train stops here.
Shopping
Nearest town with a supermarket, petrol stations and all the usual services of a small town.
There is also a Gnomes Ski Hire
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Darfield
Nearest town with a supermarket, petrol stations and all the usual services of a small town.
There is also a Gnomes Ski Hire
This is the closet place to River Retreat with 2 large supermarkets (New World & Countdown), The Warehouse and many other stores.
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Rolleston
This is the closet place to River Retreat with 2 large supermarkets (New World & Countdown), The Warehouse and many other stores.
Arts & Culture
This golf course is a real hidden Gem! 18 holes of rolling fairways and undulating greens with a tricky fast flowing water race through the middle - you can walk from our property to the third green.
Hororata Golf Club Inc
2597 Homebush RdThis golf course is a real hidden Gem! 18 holes of rolling fairways and undulating greens with a tricky fast flowing water race through the middle - you can walk from our property to the third green.
The Rakaia Gorge is a beautiful spot. Discovery Jet, Rakaia Gorge offer Fly Fishing and Salmon Fishing guided trips in some of the most pristine rivers, streams and still waters found in New Zealand.
Rakaia Gorge Alpine Jet
The Rakaia Gorge is a beautiful spot. Discovery Jet, Rakaia Gorge offer Fly Fishing and Salmon Fishing guided trips in some of the most pristine rivers, streams and still waters found in New Zealand.
Sightseeing
30 mins from River Retreat Methven has the spectacular backdrop of the Southern Alps, this alpine-themed village buzzes in winter, while in summer it is humming with events
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Methven
30 mins from River Retreat Methven has the spectacular backdrop of the Southern Alps, this alpine-themed village buzzes in winter, while in summer it is humming with events
Food Scene
The Butchers Cafe in Hororata is open Mon to Wed 7am to 4pm, Thurs to Sat 7am to 8pm and Sun 7am to 4pm. A nice country cafe.
Hororata
The Butchers Cafe in Hororata is open Mon to Wed 7am to 4pm, Thurs to Sat 7am to 8pm and Sun 7am to 4pm. A nice country cafe.
20 mins from River Retreat and on the way to the West Coast. The Sheffield Hotel has bar and restaurant.
Sheffield
20 mins from River Retreat and on the way to the West Coast. The Sheffield Hotel has bar and restaurant.
Very popular bakery/cafe with yummy food. Not open on Sundays.
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Darfield Bakery
60 South TerraceVery popular bakery/cafe with yummy food. Not open on Sundays.
A lovely fine dining restaurant for those special occasions 10 mins from River Retreat.
The Oaks of Darfield B&B and Fine Dining
2171 Clintons RdA lovely fine dining restaurant for those special occasions 10 mins from River Retreat.
Our local pub which serves bistro meals throughout the week and takeaways from Thursday to Sunday.
The Coalgate Tavern
Our local pub which serves bistro meals throughout the week and takeaways from Thursday to Sunday.
Only 20 minutes away. Some nice restaurants and on the inland route through to the East Coast.
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Oxford
Only 20 minutes away. Some nice restaurants and on the inland route through to the East Coast.
Essentials
The Glentunnel store is only down the road and is well stocked with nearly anything you may need, as well as 91 petrol.
Glentunnel Store(2015) - On The Spot
74 Homebush RdThe Glentunnel store is only down the road and is well stocked with nearly anything you may need, as well as 91 petrol.
Entertainment & Activities
Escape to a world of peace and tranquility. Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
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Ballooning Canterbury
2136 Bealey RdEscape to a world of peace and tranquility. Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.