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Experience breathtaking alpine views, boutique accommodations and local produce. Café, bar and restaurant on-site.

Your gateway to Mt Sunday and the stunning high country! Mt Potts Lodge offers a chance to experience an incredible but little known part of New Zealand. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, and sat at the base of Mt Potts itself, our accommodation caters to everyone, whether you travel in campervans or want a luxury en-suite and everything in between, we have accommodation suited to you. Situated on a 3,000 acre working farm, and including such sights as Mt Sunday, we have plenty of activities for everyone, whether they be hiking, fishing, mountain biking, or just to relax and take in the panoramic views with a glass of wine, Mt Potts Lodge has something for you.

12/09/2026

🔥 UP THE WAHS! 🔥

The Warriors are into the finals and we’ll have the Warriors v Dolphins qualifying final LIVE at Mt Potts Lodge tonight! 🏉

⏰ Kick-off 6:05pm
🍻 Bar open
📺 Game on the big screen

If you’re around, come in, grab a drink and settle in for the game with us.

UP THE WAHS! 💙💚

09/09/2026

❄️ A little September snow at Mt Potts this morning! 🤍

What a beautiful morning up here in the High Country. We’ve had a lovely dusting of snow overnight and we’re open today! ☕️❄️

If you’re out for a drive, come on up and see us at Mt Potts Lodge. Warm up with a hot coffee, grab something to eat and enjoy the snowy views while they last. 🏔️

The café is open today, and it’s looking pretty magical up here!

Come for the coffee, stay for the view. 🤍

08/09/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT MT POTTS LODGE 🎄

It’s time to start planning those end-of-year celebrations! 🥂🎉

We’ve already got several Christmas parties booked and spots are filling up quickly, so if you’re thinking about bringing the team to Mt Potts this Christmas, get in touch soon!

Whether you want to make a night of it or simply come up for a great meal, we can tailor something to suit your group.

🍽️ Christmas lunch or dinner
🥂 Fully licensed bar
🛏️ Stay the night — or head home afterwards
☕ Add breakfast the following morning
🌄 Beautiful High Country surroundings
🎉 Groups big or small welcome

Want the full getaway? Bring the team up for dinner and drinks, stay the night and enjoy breakfast the next morning.

Don’t need accommodation? No problem at all! Come up for a Christmas lunch, dinner and drinks, or talk to us about what would work best for your group.

We’re happy to keep things simple or help put together a full Christmas function — whatever suits your team.

📅 November & December dates are filling up quickly, so now’s the time to secure your preferred date.

📩 Send us a message to check availability and start planning your Christmas celebration at Mt Potts Lodge.

🎄🥂 Eat. Drink. Stay… or just come for the party! 🥂🎄

04/09/2026

Something about these views just never gets old 😍🏔️

The road is good, the views are bloody beautiful, and we’re OPEN!
Come for a drive, grab a coffee or something to eat, and soak it all in ☕️🍴

Come see us at Mt Potts! ❤️

28/08/2026

📣We're closed for a couple days - until road is fixed 📣

We’re gutted too! 💔😂

Unfortunately, the road into Mt Potts isn’t looking too flash at the moment, so getting to us is a little trickier than usual!

We know plenty of you have been hanging out to get back up here — and trust us, we’re just as gutted as you are! 🏔️

For now, we’ll be here patiently waiting, with open doors, open hearts and probably a cold drink ready for when the road is properly open and everyone can safely make their way back in. 🍻❤️

We’ll keep you updated as things change — hopefully it won’t be too long before we’re seeing you all again at Mt Potts! 🤞

Stay tuned for road updates. 🏔️

27/08/2026

❄️ A proper winter wonderland at Mt Potts today! ❄️

The snow has well and truly arrived in the high country, and Mt Potts is looking pretty magical. 🤍

🏔️ Even the locals don’t seem too bothered by it! 🐏😂

16/08/2026

Warm up with a bowl of our delicious spiced carrot and coconut soup 🥕🥥

Served with your choice of classic Southland cheese rolls or golden garlic bread—perfect for a chilly day at Mt Potts Lodge!

The soup is both gluten-free and vegan, with gluten-free bread available on request.

Come in, get cosy and enjoy the view! 🏔️

08/08/2026

🌈 Sunday drive, anyone?

The mountains are looking pretty spectacular out here today! ❄️🏔️

If you’re wondering what to do with your Sunday, come for a drive up to Mt Potts Lodge. Escape the city, enjoy the high-country scenery, grab a coffee, something to eat or a cold drink, and make a day of it.

The road in is all part of the adventure — and views like this are waiting at the other end. 🌈

Café & bar open today until 4pm

Bring the family, bring some friends and come see us! 🤎

📍 Mt Potts Lodge | Ashburton Lakes
🏔️ Near Mt Sunday / Edoras

29/07/2026

🧩 Puzzle Corner Update! 🧩

Our latest puzzle is well underway, and it's looking amazing already! 🐘🦁🌍

It's been awesome seeing guests stop by, add a few pieces, and help bring it to life. Whether you've got five minutes or an hour, everyone is welcome to pull up a chair and join in.

Will you be the one to find that missing piece? 😉

If you're staying with us soon, make sure you check out the Puzzle Corner and leave your mark before it's finished!

25/07/2026

❄️ Can you believe this is our first snow of winter?! 🤍

The first snowflakes are finally falling at Mt Potts Lodge, and it's so good to see the hills starting to turn white.

Address

2131 Hakatere Potts Road
Mount Somers
7771

Telephone

+6433039060

Website

http://www.mtpottslodge.co.nz/

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