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Want to disappear for a while? This South Island bolthole could be a perfect hideout

The picturesque setting in Burkes Pass.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 23 March 2026 | 3 min read
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A one-hectare lifestyle property in Burkes Pass offers a private escape in the Mackenzie Country. The two-bedroom, 1980s cottage has been made "winter tough" with upgraded insulation, heat trace on pipes, and a pot belly fire.

Extensive native plantings have attracted birdlife like bellbirds and tūī. Located near Mt Dobson and Lake Tekapo, the property has previously been used as a holiday rental, offering potential income for new owners seeking a tranquil rural retreat.

The cottage was built in the 1980s.

The 81m² home is heated by the pot belly fire on wetback.

The kitchen looks out onto the countryside.

There are two bedrooms.

It has been used as a holiday rental in the past.

There is just over a hectare of land.

The driveway.

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