Walking, Biking, Horse Trekking, Wildlife…

Discover the superb scenery of the area and take it in at your own pace. Meander through the wind swept mudstone cliffs, rolling tussock hills and along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean.

The farmland you cross has been owned and operated by the Peter Family since 1973. Cape Campbell farm comprises of 3,300 acres of coastal hill country. Running grass fed composite ewes and Angus X cattle. Hike or bike to the top of Mt Tako, at 194m it is the highest point on Cape Campbell farm. Once the site of a WWII radar station, it offers unparalleled views to the north across Cook straight to the Wellington foothills. To the south Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku 'Footprint of the Rainbow" dominates the horizon standing at around 2885m, the highest peak outside of the southern alps.

We also offer horse trekking, where in, you bring your own horses. We meet you at the front of the property, where there is safe parking and float storage. From here you ride out through farmland to the coast, along a farm track to the accommodation at Cape Campbell peninsular. Once arriving at the lighthouse there is a dedicated pony paddock (divided in half) behind the cottage, to let the horses rest while you enjoy the sea breeze and the setting sun on the verandah.

Wildlife in this remote wind swept corner of Cook Straight has evolved to tolerate the sometimes extreme conditions of high wind and low rainfall. The cold Antarctic currents that run up the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand bring with them rich nutrients that fuel a hugely diverse array of marine life. With each change of tide you can never predict what may wash up, from frost fish and nautilus shells to the mysterious deep sea giant squid.