An hour from Otautahi Christchurch, minutes from Springfield, a world away from city life … come find your space.

Fantails Rest is a hidden gem in the foothills of the Southern Alps sitting between two of Canterbury’s last remnants of ancient lowland forest.

Kowai Bush has a storied history of providing comfort for travellers, health giving mountain air, and as a base for farmers, foresters, artists and adventurers. It is a place for being with nature to rest, recover, dream and adventure.

So, come relax … sit and read, hear the birdsong, enjoy a drink by the fire, unwind in the woodfired sauna, stargaze the dark sky. Sink into the quiet.

Stay for a weekend … stay for a while … come find your space at Fantails Rest