Historic Homes of Elegance Tour

Your exclusive tour awaits... Gather a group of friends and come on a journey to discover two private, historic North Canterbury Homes and Gardens, Okuku Country Estate and Birch Hill Homestead.

Share with the owners, the joy and passion they have for their homes and gardens, as they invite you on a journey of North Canterbury’s best-kept secrets.

Enjoy an elegant morning tea on the terrace at Okuku Country Estate and on the full-day tour, step back in
time for lunch in the exquisite Dining Room of the Birch Hill Homestead.

OKUKU COUNTRY ESTATE
A grand place in a grand landscape. This 1920 Renaissance style county home features grand sweeping
verandas, large wooden columns, Welsh slate roof and full-arched French doors.

This historic home has been fully refurbished and is a joy to tour.

BIRCH HILL HOMESTEAD
Rarely open to the public, this 1908 Hurst Seager arts and crafts gem in exquisite original condition is set in expansive grounds designed by Alfred Buxton.

Travel in comfort, with Oxford Shuttle and Tours to the rural heartland, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps, just 45-minutes north of Christchurch.

These beautiful homesteads provide a unique opportunity to step back in time, to escape and experience
the serenity of these early North Canterbury homes.

HALF DAY GROUP TOUR:
Includes morning or afternoon tea.

FULL DAY GROUP TOUR:
Includes morning tea and lunch.
Groups: Minimum 6 persons,
Maximum 10 persons.

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS
Our tours, exclusive to Oxford Shuttles, will ensure a friendly, personlised service as they share with you their wealth of knowledge of the local country area.

Oxford Shuttle and Tours lead the way in North Canterbury by providing eco-efficient transport in comfort and style.

TO BOOK this special group tour please contact:
OXFORD SHUTTLE & TOURS
Free-phone: 0508 693 673, Mobile: 027 220 4053
Email: ray@shuttletours.co.nz