You may wish to sample some of the world's best trout fishing, visit the nearby 18-hole Fairhall Golf Course or cruise through the resplendent scenery of the Marlborough Sounds. There is also sea kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, white water rafting through some of the regions most stunning scenery, and whale watching at the fishing village of Kaikoura. Some of New Zealand's leading wineries are just a short drive away and no stay at Timara Lodge would be complete without a tour of the surrounding vineyards to taste some of the upcoming and more mature varieties. Visitors to the region often leave with bottles of wine from such internationally recogizable labels as Cloudy Bay, Montana, Hunters and Wairau River. Recalling the charm of days gone by, the elegant landscaped gardens team with native bird life.
Wood pigeons swoop from branch to branch, their wings ponderously beating the air.
The placid lake attracts water fowl of all kinds, including black swans and ducks. It's a beautiful and energising way to start your day at Timara Lodge. For an excess of flavour and an excess of freshness is what you will be treated to. The surrounding area boasts an abundance of tantalising produce, including seafood, meat, fruit and of course our own garden fresh herbs. The style is traditional French or Italian, although you may suggest almost anything you wish in advance.