Tregonning Cottage Waipiata

Peter worked as a photographer in Queenstown prior to returning to the family farm to start Peter's Farm Lodge in two of the original homesteads dating back to 1882. Peter's dad, Dickson, purchased Riverslea Farm in 1953 which still had the original homestead on it which now operates as Tregonning Cottage. In 1960 the neighbor's farm came up for sale which also had a historic homestead. This property was purchased to extend the family farm. Now with these two historical homesteads lying empty on the property Peter felt he was ready to take on the challenging operation of turning these empty homesteads into comfortable, welcoming accommodations.

The Otago Rail Trail can be accessed throughout the year, and has been specifically created for mountain bikers, walkers and horse riders. The Trail follows the old Central Otago branch railway line 152 km from Clyde to Middlemarch passing through many towns along the way, including Waipiata.

Warm comfortable heritage accommodation. Enjoy the ambience of a historical cottage The cottage was built in 1882 of mud brick and volcanic rock. It is situated above Waipiata town ship and the Taieri River. This heritage building has been restored to the glory days of the early pioneering farmers. Soak up the historic atmosphere with many of the original features, like coal range in the kitchen. All the fire places still remain.