Welcome to McDonald Downs
4WD Access & Accommodation Through a Working High-Country Station
Experience McDonald Downs, a working family-owned station in the heart of North Canterbury. Travel our private farm road through stunning high-country landscapes and discover a unique route beyond the highway.
Whether you're exploring by 4WD, motorbike, bike, or horseback, or staying the night in our newly renovated cabins, McDonald Downs offers an authentic rural adventure!
Farm 4WD Access
Travel via our main farm lane way. Passing through rivers, rolling hills, and working farmland. This is a one-way 25km journey through real high-country terrain — not a public road, but a true farm access experience.
Access (booking required)
Suitable for push bikes, adventure bikes and 4WD vehicles.
Accommodation
A simple, comfortable cabin with everything you need for a stop over on your journey. Located at the heart of the farm.
Sleeps 2–8 people
Kitchen facilities included
Breakfast supplied
Modern bathroom/showering facilities
Working farm
McDonald Downs is very much a working farm, and life continues as normal during your visit. You may see stock being moved, dogs working, and day-to-day farm operations in action.
Address
McDoanld Downs
438 MacDonald Downs, Hawarden
North Canterbury 7385
South Island - New Zealand
Contact
info@mcdonalddowns@gmail.com
+64 27 475 6008