Accommodation

For group activities requiring nearby accommodation for group members:

• Buscot Backpackers (25 km from Ohau House)
• Lake Ohau Lodge (5 km from Ohau House)
• Killin at Lake Ohau is a 50 acre private and secluded property with its own forest and an idyllic lake frontage access to Lake Middleton. Killin has views of Lake Middleton, mountains and forest. Twizel and Omarama are approx 20-30 mintues drive.

  Accommodation at Killin includes a large red barn containing 5 bedrooms, one downstairs and four upstairs. Downstairs bedroom has a queensize bed with ensuite bathroom and toilet.  Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with queensize beds and one room with 2 singles and a set of bunks, therefore there is sleeping accommodation for up to 12. There is a bathroom/toilet upstairs.  Large kitchen, with great view of the mountains, has a gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer with ice maker. Off the kitchen is the utility room with washing machine and dryer, and a second fridge/freezer.  Kitchen, dining and living are all open plan in a L shape.  Dining area has two large Kauri tables with seating for 20. Wood burner, satellite free-to-air TV. DVD is by projector onto large screen in living area.  
  
  Other features include: Garage space, 2 canoes, 2 rowboats, 2 bikes, assortment of lifejackets, and possible use of speedboat with skis and ski biscuits.

• For enquiries about availability and rates:
  T. / F. +64 3 438 9776
  Email  killinatohau@hotmail.com

Provisions, Shops, Restaurants, Art and Craft

• Twizel and Omarama are the closest towns for buying provisions. Both towns have supermarkets, garages for petrol, cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops for tourists. It is possible to purchase local wine and also dine at Clay Cliffs Estate in Omarama. On State Highway 8 between Twizel and Ohau House, fresh salmon can be purchased at Benmore Salmon Farm. At Lake Ohau Lodge (5 km from Ohau House), it is possible to dine with house guests.
• The Swordmaker of Ohau lives in Lake Ohau Alpine Village. He totally handcrafts extremely fine swords from recycled wood. The swords are authentic replicas of sword types used in the medieval period. Each sword is unique, a one-off, finished to the highest standard for display as a beautiful and decorative piece of art. While you are staying at Ohau House, visit the swordmaker and see his swords at 21 Ohau Drive.

Medical Services

• Medical and Pharmacy Services are available at Twizel

Hiking and Tramping

• Hiking New Zealand provides a full range of hiking options from small group, 10-day Hiking Safaris, which involve camping and overnight hikes, to the guided Ball Pass Alpine Trek and Milford Track.
• NZhike.com (winner at the NZ Tourism Awards three years running) provides small group, 10-day hikes combining camping and overnight hikes into New Zealand's best wilderness areas.