 | Confidence Course: Adjacent our lodge we have set up a "ropes & tyres" course to test your skills of balance, strength, and judgement, with a bit of the "fear factor" built in. Children will need adult supervision at all times if in this area. |
 | Mountain Biking: Bring your mountain bikes with you and enjoy our 2km mountain biking course winding through the pine forests. |
| Orienteering Course: Test your navigation skills and speed about our preset orienteering course, or set up your own about our property and the adjacent Eyrewell State Forest. |
 | Swimming Pool: Our outdoor swimming pool is a great place to cool down on a hot summers day, or just chill out after activities. |
 | Rugby Field: Bring along a rugby or soccer ball (and enough people for a team or two) and battle it out on our large playing field. |
| Tennis Court: A little more sedate than rugby, but not by much. Challenge an opponent to an afternoons match or two. |
| Volley Ball Court: We provide the place, net and ball - you provide the enthusiasm and people. Our court is just a hop away from the lodge and BBQ area. |
 | Base for Horse Activities: Eyre Lodge is the perfect location should you need a base for attending local equestrian events, or you would like a place with plenty of space to set up a gymkhana event of your own. |
 | Waimakariri Golf Club: Situated at the foothills of the magnificent Southern Alps and only a 20 minute (25km) drive from Eyre Lodge is an 18 hole golf course which will delight from the learner to the most experienced player. (More Info) |
 | Porter Heights: Only an hour's drive from Eyre Lodge, Porter Heights ski field offers a full range of skiing terrain, catering to everyone from beginners (including ski schools) to advanced, with excellent on field facilities. (More Info) |
 | Glentui & Ashley Gorge: Only half hour's drive from Eyre Lodge are preserved pockets of native vegetation where you can kayak, raft, mountain bike, take short walks near scenic picnic areas or try tougher hikes. (More Info) |
 | Mt Oxford Forest: This 11,350 hectare forest near the township of Oxford features many walking tracks, mountain biking on the Wharfedale Track and overnight or day tramping opportunities. (More Info) |
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Mt Thomas Forest: The Mt Thomas Forest and the Wooded Gully picnic area lie in the foothills of the Southern Alps, about a half hour by car from Eyre Lodge. There are several easy walking tracks with some leading to the scenic summit of Mt Thomas. (More Info) |
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Kura-Tawhiti: A bit further afield, about an hours drive, are the spectacular limestone battlements of Kura-Tawhiti Conservation Area. This area is very popular with climbers, families, students, scientists and travellers who have always been drawn to this spectacular place, to explore its natural, cultural, historic and recreation values. (More Info) |
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Cave Stream: A 594 metre long cave within Cave Stream Scenic Reserve is one of the most outstanding natural features in the Canterbury region. About an hour's drive from Eyre Lodge, this cave provides a unique experience following it's underground stream through serpentine passages. Visit it on a fine, warm day. (More Info) |