ABOUT US

John and Ginny Foster are the proud owners and managers of Ben Lomond Station. Originally farming a small coastal property in Golden Bay, their move to the high country 25 years ago has proved to be one full of exciting challenges and hard-earned rewards. Their three adult children Hamish, Megan and Julia grew up with the privilege of a 33,500 acre backyard which cultivated a lasting love of the outdoors.
John and his loyal team of dogs manage all aspects of stock work and farm maintenance. The former Aucklander’s ‘gym’ is on the fourth stand in the woolshed where he personally sees to the shearing of both the merinos and perendales. He is also known to cook mouthwatering meats on the outdoor barbeque for guests at the lodge, and is an active member of various high country lobby groups.
Ginny efficiently deals with all the online correspondence and has fine-tuned the smooth running of catering for masses, whether they be hungry musterers or a hundred corporate guests. She still manages to find time to lend a hand at the busy times such as tailing, dipping and shearing.
John and Ginny are both passionate about the future of the high country and have strived to ensure sustainable farming while still developing and improving the land, stock and plant. The proximity of the station to Queenstown allows them to communicate this enthusiasm with others and share the spectacular landscape they feel privileged to oversee.