Lauder Hotel, Central Otago, New Zealand

Welcome to the friendly Lauder Hotel.
Built in times of the horse and coach, this authentic Central Otago hotel borders the old Lauder Rail Station site, which means the hotel is literally right on the Central Otago Rail Trail.

The Lauder Hotel has new owners,
the Patterson family of Gerald and his son, Chris and daughter in law, Pip.
We invite you to come and meet us.
Gerald and his friendly staff welcome you to a good old country hotel.
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The “pub” is a must stop for travelers, rail trail riders and locals, providing a warm and
 friendly atmosphere. All day snacks will be available every day
with good hearty country meals served seven nights a week.
The cellar will be stocked with NZ’s favourite beers and a good selection of
Central Otago wines.
 
To make the most of Central Otago’s long hot summers,
there is a wonderful garden bar and other outdoor areas  are to be developed.
Plans include a petanque court and a place for kids to play.

As for hospitality, Gerald and his staff promises you won’t want to leave!
We hope you come and meet the team at the Lauder Hotel soon.

Accommodation

For overnight guests Lauder Hotel provides Hotel accommodation suitable for those wanting to experience true country Hotel style lodgings.
We have two clean and cosy double rooms, and two twin rooms. There is shared bathroom and separate toilet facilities.

Food and Drink

Barbara Fulcher, our chef, produces a really good hearty country menu as well as all day snacks and a kids menu.
There is a separate dining area inside the pub if you want to enjoy your meal with some peace and quiet!
As for drinks, we provide a full wine list with a good range of Central Otago wines and most of NZ’s favourite beers.
We have a full bar offering, including non alcoholic beverages, espresso coffee and a range of teas.
You won’t be disappointed with the quality of our beverages and food.

Bike Hire

We have 4 brand new Avanti 08 Hardrock Sport Mountain Bikes available to hire.
We also offer a courtesy pick up or drop off from the hotel to nearby points along the trail.
From Lauder you will find some of the best scenery and unique points of the rail trail, such as the Poolburn Viaduct,
the tunnels and Manuherikia Bridge.

All bikes come with a:

• Spare tube  
• Pedros Tyre Levers     
• Zero Bicycle Pump
• Bottle Cage
• Minoura Multitool
• Small Outland Saddle bag
• Rates: Half day $20, Full day $30
• There is also a bike stand at the hotel.

• A taste of a real country “Pub”
• Open 7 days a week
• Bistro meals – 7 nights a week
• Accommodation
• Mountain Bike hire
• Central Otago wines
• Garden bar
• Children’s play area
• Petanque
• Courtesy vehicle
• Sky TV

Your Hosts: Gerald, Chris & Pip Patterson Address:  The Lauder Hotel, State Highway 85, Lauder, Central Otago, New Zealand Telephone: +64 3 4473706 Fax: +64 3 4473706 E-mail: gerald@lauderhotel.co.nz Website: www.lauderhotel.co.nz Tariff: NZ$45 per person per night includes continental breakfast

Location:
Lauder Hotel is conveniently right on the rail trail, just follow the path into the pub!
Lauder is situated approximately an 1/2 hour drive from Alexandra and 36 km along the rail trail from Alexandra.
This makes it a good day cycling trip from Alexandra.
From Lauder it is 10.5km to the Auripo Station site and on the other side it is 7km to Omakau.
Lauder is an ideal starting point for a one-day cycle or walk through the Poolburn Gorge.
This can easily be a there and back experience.