** Note that the hot tub at Nobbler Creek has changed from the round-style hot tub pictured to a Stoked bath-style hot tub for two**
Shortlands Station is a 15,000-acre working high country sheep station, less than 2 hours from Dunedin and just under 2 1/2 hours from Queenstown.
'Nobbler's Creek' is the second glamping shed on Shortlands Station, along with sister shed, 'Manuka Views'.
Nobbler's Creek shed sits on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the creek with stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding hill country. It's fully enclosed - with large glass doors that open wide in the summer or provide welcome shelter for snug winter days and nights.
The interior is stylish, moody, and oozing with atmosphere. Both rooms - a luxurious double bedroom, and a separate living/kitchen area are perfectly positioned to maximise the views.
Outside, comfortable outdoor furniture and a cedar wood-fired hot tub are the perfect places to take in the high country vibe and stargaze
Shortlands Station is the ultimate, peaceful glamping location. Enjoy the tranquil sounds of the creek, the birds, and the unbelievable quiet - with the only interruption being the comforting sound of the odd sheep baaaing nearby.
FROM $350
Note: in June/July/August you MUST have your own 4WD truck or ute (SUVs or Subaru style are not adequate) to access Shortlands Shed.
Make sure you download or print this handy info sheet with directions and host contact details prior to your journey. You may not have mobile reception at all times.
Shortlands Station, Mccready Rd, Kyeburn, 9397
Shortlands Station is 1 hour and 45 minutes from Dunedin, just under 2 1/2 hours from Queenstown, and 4 1/2 hours from Christchurch. It is 10kms from Naseby.
The Google Maps directions to Mccready Road will take you to the entrance to Shortlands Shed (marked by a large stone ‘mailbox’). To get to Shortland's Shed Nobblers Creek, DO NOT turn down Mccready Road. Carry on driving up Danseys Pass Road for 2kms. Just before the concrete bridge, turn right at the poplar trees and follow the fence line and camp signs all the way to the cabin.
Shortlands Shed sleeps up to 2 people in a queen-size bed. Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied. The bedding is a goose-down topper with feather duvet and 100% cotton linen.
Plenty of spare duvets and blankets are provided.
The kitchen has a double gas-ring hob for cooking and bench space for food preparation, as well as cupboard storage. A large chilly bin is inset in the concrete floor to keep your food chilled. Energy for hot water and cooking is supplied by LPG gas bottles.
You'll find all the pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils you'll need to cook.
The bathroom facilities include a double monsoon-headed hot water shower and a fully flushing toilet. Energy for hot water is supplied by LPG gas bottles.
A cedar wood-fired hot tub is provided for the ultimate 'soak-with-a-view'. Fill the tub with fresh (heated) mountain water, stoke up the fire - then hop in and ENJOY.
Towels are provided.
Shortlands Shed shed is completely off-the-grid. Hot water is heated using a gas califont and cooking gas is supplied via LPG gas bottles. Solar power provides lighting and a wood-burning stove provides warmth. There is no WIFI at the cabin and no power points for device charging (we recommend bringing your own portable chargers for mobile phones).
There is limited mobile reception, although better reception can be found about 50m away. There are no powerpoints so we recommend bringing your own portable chargers for mobile phones.
There is a wood burner in the living area.
Plenty of extra blankets are provided to keep you warm.
No, there are no outdoor fires allowed at Shortlands Shed.
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek is open for winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking an off-grid escape - without the usual luxuries of a fully powered home. Glamping is still a form of camping!
Nobbler Creek has lots of warm bedding, a wood-burner, and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, brush up on your fire-lighting skills, and be prepared for the elements!
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek is not suitable for children and is a strictly adults-only site.
If you're looking for a safe family-friendly glamping site, select the family icon in the search bar on our 'find your escape' page to easily find them.
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek has a 'no dog' policy.
If you're looking for dog-friendly glamping, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes sites that welcome dogs - you can select the 'dog-friendly' filter in the search bar to easily find them.
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek is very private and remote, although you may see the odd farm vehicle on the farm track nearby during working hours. Tucked well into the property, you'll feel like you're a million miles from anyone!
Two-wheel drive cars can be driven right up to the site and parked just outside the gate for easy coming and going. Good 4WD vehicles will be needed for winter stays.
Most of our stays are nature-based with components of outdoor living, and Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek is no exception. Because of this, you may be exposed to various creatures and critters that you wouldn't usually find at your average hotel or motel.
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek is a working high country station, so for the safety of all concerned, it’s very important to follow the safety guidelines and terms that you’ll find in our booking terms and in your onsite guide. These terms and guidelines include:
All Year Round:
Sorry! Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek has a standard minimum stay period of two nights, with no exceptions.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
All Year Round:
Shortlands Shed Nobbler Creek has a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights with no exceptions.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
All Year Around:
The standard nightly rate is $350 for up to 2 people.
NOTE: June/July/August - you must have your own 4WD ute or truck for access during these months. (SUVs or Subaru type of cars are not adequate). There can be a lot of snow in and around the region at these times.
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1.1 Canopy Camping Limited (Canopy Camping Escapes, also referred to as we, our and us) has a curated collection of unique nature-based properties throughout New Zealand, independently owned and operated by individual owners of the properties (Hosts).
1.2 By making a booking through our website (here) (Website), you, as the person making the booking, agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (Booking Conditions).
1.3 Canopy Camping Escapes enters into these Booking Conditions as an agent for the Host. That means that you are making an agreement with the Host for the use of its property. Anything Canopy Camping Escapes does (including enforcing any of the Host’s rights), it does so as agent for the Host and is not a party to your agreement with the Host.
1.4 In these terms:
2.1 If you book within 28 Days of your check-in time, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking. A credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge of up to 2.5% will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments.
2.2 Bookings are considered confirmed once you have made your online booking and payment and we have sent an email to the address provided to us which confirms both the payment and your booking details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us as soon as possible. However, we (as agent for the Host) reserve the right to cancel any booking within 12 Days of the confirmation email where we discover that you, or any of your guests, has previously breached these Booking Conditions in relation to a previous booking. In that case, you will receive an email advising you that the booking has been declined, and the full amount paid by you at the time of booking will be refunded to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) you provided during the booking process.
2.3 If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 Days prior to your check in time. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your payment has not been received within 24 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.
2.4 If any amount is not paid when due, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.
3.1 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay if you have paid in full) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within 12 months of the date of confirmation of your original booking, if you cancel your stay more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time.
3.2 Cancellation or date changes by you that are between 3 and 21 Days prior to your check-in time will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes made 3 Days (72 hours) or less prior to your check-in time will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.
3.3 Date changes made more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time are allowed without forfeit of any amounts paid.
3.4 Force Majeure
You are entitled to a full refund if you need to cancel for the following reasons:
Road closure. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, a road on your route to your accommodation is designated by Waka Kotahi as closed or for essential travel only, and there is no detour, or the detour adds more than two hours to your travel according to the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner.
Metservice RED Weather Warning. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, the Metservice has issued a RED warning/forecast in either your home region or the region of your accommodation, for either the day of your arrival or departure.
Natural disasters in New Zealand. Natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other severe and abnormal natural events causing large scale disruption of essential services and/or transport, specifically impacting your travel to or from your accommodation.
4.1 Exceptional or unforeseen circumstance
Hosts reserve the right to cancel a booking at any time in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:
(a) Any alteration to the property or its surroundings which may pose a safety risk for the guest.
(b) Unexpected damage or destruction at the property.
(c) A death in the Host family.
(d) Our relationship with the Host ends for any other reason.
In the unlikely event a Host cancels under this clause, the guest may elect to receive a full refund or to credit the booking to another available date or Escape. The Host’s liability will be limited to the refund of amounts paid for any part of your stay that is cancelled.
4.2 Cancellation for breach
Hosts may terminate a booking at any time if they, or we, reasonably believe that there is, or has been, a breach of these Booking Conditions by you or any guest or visitor. Where a Host cancels under this clause, all amounts paid are forfeited and, where such termination occurs during the rental period, you and all guests and visitors must immediately leave the property.
5.1 Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you, and any guests or visitors, enter the property at your own risk.
5.2 Participation by you and any guests or visitors in activities, such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property, is done so at your and their own risk.
5.3 To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor the Host accept any liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury during your stay.
No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the Website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.
Hunting or motorcycles are not permitted on the properties.
GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested.
8.1 Guests have a licence to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only. You are responsible for ensuring that you and they arrive no earlier than the check-in date, and leave no later than the check-out time, specified on the Website.
8.2 You are required to, and must ensure that all guests and any approved day visitors, observe the rules and procedures in relation to the property:
8.3 You must, and must ensure that all guests and any approved visitors, take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period. Where the property has not been left in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100 which may be charged to the credit or debit card used at the time of booking.
8.4 You are required to inform Canopy Camping Escapes of any damage or breakage occurring during the rental period in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next booking. You must reimburse the Host for the reasonable costs of replacement or repair of any damage caused by you or any guests or visitors and such costs may be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking.
8.5 You must ensure that any access information in relation to a property (including any access codes, location of keys, etc) is kept confidential and not disclosed to any person.
8.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the properties.
8.7 The Host may access the property during the rental period to the extent reasonably necessary to undertake repairs or replacement or where we or the Host have reason to believe these Booking Terms are not being complied with.
8.8 The number of guests staying at the Escape overnight must be the same as the number of guests included in the booking. Any day visitors must be approved by the Host prior to your stay. No overnight visitors are permitted.
8.9 You and all guests and any approved day visitors must behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Host, the Property, other guests and neighbouring properties and neighbours, and Canopy Camping Escapes’ staff and representatives.
If you encounter any issues or problems during your stay, you must first contact the Host to try to resolve the issue. The Host should be given the opportunity to address and fix the problem before any further steps are taken.
If you decide to leave the accommodation early due to an issue without first contacting the Host to resolve it, you will not be entitled to compensation. Essentially, if you don’t give the Host a chance to fix the problem, you cannot expect financial reimbursement for leaving early.
If you have a complaint that you'd like to alert Canopy Camping Escapes about after your stay, please contact us promptly at [email protected] with details of the complaint. As an agent, we will be the initial contact between you and the Host but may need to put you in direct contact to resolve any issues.
To the extent permitted by law, as agent for the Hosts, we have no liability, to you or any other person, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise:
Your rights are against the Host, not Canopy Camping Escapes.
If, for any reason, Canopy Camping Escapes has any liability to you under or in relation to these Booking Terms or your stay, to the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the 20% of the amount paid by you in relation to the relevant booking.
Any liability the Host has to you under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay is, to the extent permitted by law, limited to refund of amounts paid by you for the relevant booking and shall not extend to any other costs or loss incurred by you or any guest or other person.
Gift vouchers expire if not redeemed within 2 years of purchase. If a booking paid for using a gift voucher is cancelled, any refund will be by way of a gift voucher with the same expiry date as the original gift voucher. Gift vouchers are not refundable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred or on-sold.
These Booking Conditions are governed by New Zealand law and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
We may amend these Booking Conditions at any time. Any changes shall apply to bookings made from the date of such changes. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with these Booking Conditions each time you make a booking.
Nobbler Creek is self-catering. Just bring your own food, and cook meals using the facilities provided in your covered, outdoor kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.
If you want a break from cooking at any stage, Naseby is just 10kms away and has several cafes and restaurants to choose from.
A supermarket for stocking up on supplies can be found at Ranfurly, 24kms away.
Rejuvenate on the property with a soak in the fresh mountain water in the wood-fired cedar hot tub. Enjoy the high country scenery and peaceful surrounds.
Explore the property on foot. Climb the surrounding hills and take in the amazing high country views (although note that walking on the property may be more restricted in lambing season during Oct/Nov). Discover the historic gold tailings and try your hand at gold panning down at the creek.
Bring your mountain bikes! The Naseby area is renowned for its mountain biking tracks and Shortlands is only a 20 min drive to the famous Central Otago Rail Trail.
Naseby itself is just 10km away. You'll find cafes and restaurants along with some fun and novel activities. Give 'curling' or ice skating a go - or get the adrenaline pumping with a go on the Southern Hemisphere's only ice luge.
Charles and Tash Crutchley are your hosts at Shortlands Station.
Fantastic stay. Often holidays are promoted as 'getting away from it all' – this really was. In saying that, every luxury you needed was provided. We particularly enjoyed the indoor/outdoor shower and would thoroughly recommend staying here to any couple who have a love for peace and quiet (and sheep!).
"Clif And Caroline Shaw - 09 Apr 2025
1 / 12
Amazing place to completely disconnect. Wonderful views, fantastic night sky and beautifully peaceful. A perfect getaway.
"Elizabeth - 10 Apr 2025
2 / 12
Such an awesome getaway! Peaceful, relaxing, just perfect! Loved the hot tub and great communication from hosts.
"Ella McDonald - 25 Mar 2025
3 / 12
The stay was 110%.
"Geoff Clear - 25 Mar 2025
4 / 12
Fabulous place to stay, close enough to amenities if you want them and far enough away to relax and unwind.
"Suzy Caird - 18 Mar 2025
5 / 12
Peaceful and scenic off-grid location.
"Julie Perry - 24 Feb 2025
6 / 12
We loved Shortlands Shed. It's peaceful and thoughtfully designed. My favourite part was watching the landscape change with the weather. Just stunning. It is well worth the visit.
"Elaina Culbert - 09 Dec 2024
7 / 12
Even though we are farmers, it was nice to have a change of scenery, and beautiful vistas it was! It was so relaxing, and the big Maniototo sky even put on a fabulous aurora display.
"Bronnie Chamberlain - 29 Oct 2024
8 / 12
Beautiful setting; we loved our stay. The hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We would love to visit again.
"Sarah Taylor - 09 Oct 2024
9 / 12
Beautiful stay to help unwind from the busy life. Will definitely come back.
"Stephnee Jenkins - 03 Oct 2024
10 / 12
The place was fabulous; the views were fantastic and awesome from the hot tub. Great fire, shower, and comfortable bed. A great weekend away.
"Candace Morton - 13 Sep 2024
11 / 12
It felt like we were back in the good old days when mobile phones were rare, and time was yours to enjoy. Waking up to just nature and a beautiful view was wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. We will definitely be back.
"Robin and Janene Jackson - 17 Sep 2024
12 / 12
Relax. Unplug. Savour a unique holiday experience. A secret weekend escape. A family holiday.
Whatever the reason, let nature back in – go glamping!
