The lodge has an extensive cellar of award-winning New Zealand wines. All of Grasmere's 12 guest bedrooms are individually decorated, with colours and patterns that capture the essence of the rugged high country terrain. Each is appointed to the highest standards, including jacuzzi baths and separate showers in the en-suite bathrooms. Leisurely pursuits at Grasmere Lodge include horse riding , tennis, croquet and boules, or a walk in the tranquil native beech forests. Or guests can cast a line for some of the area's legendary trout in one of the five lakes and three rivers nearby.
Professional guides can lead the way to the best fishing spots.
For the more adventurous, there are exhilarating kayak rides and wild tussock country to explore on mountainbikes. For skiers there are two commercial fields and three club fields within easy reach, and heli-skiing from the Lodge is available by arrangement. The adjacent Arthur's Pass National Park provides numerous trails and bushwalks for the enthusiastic hiker. The homestead was once the base for a station covering 43,000 acres. Cattle, deer and fine-wool Merino sheep are still farmed on the property and guests are welcome to take part in seasonal farming activities.