Staying at Carmen and Dick's heritage house Ica Station will provide you the opportunity to see how settler sheep farmers lived. The property is lovely surrounded by native NZ trees with several varieties of birds including some rare species. The location is perfect for walkers and is close to Castle Rock - a must see according to Lonely Planet ( and us). The community that Carmen and Dick are part of appreciates history and the natural environment. It's well worth the trip off the beaten track.