We have quite a few beehives on the property near our pear orchard.
The hives are managed by Nelson Honey, a local apiarian company. Their bee keepers discovered that our hives produce a rather different, pure pear honey!
Pure white and deliciously tasting like… you’ve got it! PEARS! Try some and if you like it, we’ve got some for sale!
We installed hammocks in various parts of the property.
So if you’ve done your dash of adventuring for the day or just feel like chilling out, just put your feet up and just listen to the birds or read a good book!
Our sheep get shorn once a year around the end of November, beginning of December.
If you happen to be around when the sheep are shorn, you are more than welcome to watch.
Admire the skills of the shearers and soak up the rustic atmosphere of the traditional, heritage shearing shed.
We have a good dozen of mixed breed heritage chickens (don’t worry! We got rid of the noisy rooster…).
They are more of a retirement village than a dedicated bunch of efficient layers, so don’t expect too much of them.
However, most of the time there is some bounty to be found in their nests. Your kids will love collecting warm eggs!
We usually have one cow and her calf on the property. They are great bush bashers and are always willing to help mowing long grass.
The cows are curious and friendly characters and enjoy coming up to our guests and being talked to.
Please always supervise your children around the cows! They are large animals and can do some damage.
The Pear Orchard Lodge is a peaceful self-catering lodge on a working orchard with beautiful sunny rooms, excellent facilities, friendly hosts & amazing views in the heart of the Nelson Tasman region in the South Island of New Zealand. Ideal for groups, events and individual travellers.
