Mt White Station Matagouri Ball 2026

📅 Date: Saturday, 28th November

⏰ Time: 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm

📍 Location: Barn at Mt White Station

Tough, Thorny, and Fiercely Resilient - The Spirit of the High-Country

Matagouri is tough, thorny, and enduring, just like the people who shaped the high country and created the original Matagouri Ball. Once a year, musterers, neighbours, and station hands would gather for music, laughter, and stories that carried on until dawn.

“The legendary Matagouri Ball had an atmosphere of its own and attracted visitors from places fifty to seventy miles away. To get there we had to make a round trip of over one hundred miles. But we were always certain of a good night’s entertainment.” - Peter Newton, Wayleggo 1947

The Matagouri Ball was no ordinary dance. It was a celebration of hard work, camaraderie, and the sheer joy of being together, and now we’d love you to join us as we carry this high-country tradition forward.

THE NIGHT INCLUDES

• Bubbles on arrival, wine on the table, and mead to finish  

  Enjoy drinks to start, paired with your meal, and a classic high-country finish.

• Three-course dinner crafted with Mt White Station produce  

  Canapés, a sit-down main, and a honey, cheese & port buffet for dessert, all celebrating the flavours of the station.

• Live band and dancing late into the night  

  Soak up the music, celebrate together, and dance the night away.

• Cash/EFTPOS bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options  

  Extra drinks available for the full experience.

• The chance to visit the Mt White Station homestead

  Soak in the views, chat with our friendly team, and enjoy a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere.

DRESS CODE

Rural formal: boots meet ballgowns, wool meets silk, dress to celebrate your way.

ACCOMMODATION

We have a limited selection of award-winning accommodation available, perfect for groups or couples!

For special Bed and Breakfast package pricing, please email us directly at info@mtwhitestation.co.nz.

TRANSPORT

Transport to Mt White Station is not included. If there’s enough interest, we may explore options.

2WD vehicles are fine, just make sure they have enough ground clearance for the gravel road.

ENTRY

R18 only. No BYO.

THE MATAGOURI BALL IS BACK, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AND A CELEBRATION OF THE HIGH-COUNTRY SPIRIT. JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking.

• A cancellation fee applies.

Tickets may be booked online, but will incur a service fee.

Alternatively, contact us directly to avoid the service fee.

Contact us to book your tickets now!

info@mtwhitestation.co.nz