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Mesopotamia means ‘the land between the two rivers’. It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty, fascinating pioneering history and outdoor adventures.

Peel Forest laid back and uncrowded village in the heart of one of NZ’s last remaining podocarp forests. Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve offers extensive walking tracks, including the popular Little Mount Peel Track.

Top 5 things to do

Alps 2 Ocean 4×4 Tours

Mesopotamia Station

Dr Sinclair’s Grave

Walks and tracks

Hunting and fishing

Mesopotamia Station

At the end of the Rangitata Valley you’ll come to historic Mesopotamia Station.

The Station has been in the Prouting family since 1945, and they love to share their piece of paradise with others. You can stay and play there, with hunting, tramping, scenic flights and more on offer. If you stay on the station you can access their exclusive tracks, that are not available to
day-trippers.

Alps 2 Ocean 4x4 High Country Station Tours

A few highlights of Mesopotamia and Peel Forest

Experience the beautiful Central South Island with Alps 2 Ocean 4×4 Tours. Explore pristine lakes, mountains and fjords, glaciers, rainforest and 4WD through High Country Sheep stations.

Camp out at Peel Forest DOC camping ground at Clarke Flat, which offers cabin, tent and motorhome sites – it’s the only area camping is allowed in the reserve.

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve has extensive walking tracks from the awe inspiring 30 minute Big Tree Walk to the heady heights of Little Mt Peel, the
climb to its 1311m summit is a walk of several hours.