Lake Hāwea Station | Hike for a Cure & Dine for a Cure

Take on the breathtaking high-country terrain of Lake Hāwea Station in an unforgettable challenge that brings people together to test themselves, honour loved ones, and support life-saving breast cancer research in Aotearoa.

Hike for a Cure - Saturday, 20 March 2027 - community, connection and purpose in the Southern Alps, where hikers will genuinely feel and experience something unique - the exhilarating hike up two iconic peaks: Breast Peak and Breast Hill.

Set within Lake Hāwea Station’s high-country terrain, this self-paced hike invites you to move at your own rhythm through some of Aotearoa’s most striking landscapes. From valley tracks to summit climbs, each route reveals the raw beauty of the station.

Whether returning or joining for the first time, the day is defined by shared energy, personal challenge and purpose.

Every step supports vital breast cancer research in Aotearoa - helping bring us closer to a future where breast cancer is prevented, detected earlier and more effectively treated.

The Challenge

This event is about the journey, not the finish line. Hikes are out-and-back tracks and designed for anyone with a sense of adventure and a love of wild, scenic tracks.

• Airstrip Return - 5 km A relaxed introduction to the landscape

• Saddle Return - 10 km A rewarding mid-distance journey through challenging steep section of high-country terrain

• Breast Peak Summit - 20 km (~1,000 m climb) A challenging ascent with sweeping 360° alpine views

• Double Summit (Breast Peak + Breast Hill) - 26 km (~1,500 m climb) The ultimate endurance challenge across iconic ridgelines

Event details

Saturday, 20 March 2027 | Base opens: 6:30am | Briefing: 7:30am | Lake Hāwea Station, Otago | Tickets: $199

Includes a limited-edition Hike for a Cure cap

Hike & Dine for a Cure package tickets available for $448

Return with us to the wild heart of Aotearoa. Lake Hāwea Station is the breathtaking home of Dine for a Cure - an otherworldly high-country experience where flourishing regenerative pastures meet exceptional locally sourced cuisine and some of New Zealand's most dramatic, soul-stirring landscapes.

Whether travelling from near or far, this early release allows you to plan ahead with ease and confidence.

Surrounded by flourishing regenerative pastures, wildflowers and edible flora, guests are immersed in the heart of a working high-country station - the land that shapes both the menu and the ethos of Lake Hāwea Station.

Expect a menu curated by celebrated chef Dane Archery of Archery & Co., inspired by the land and shaped by locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, alongside engaging conversation and live entertainment, with more to be announced in the months ahead.

Every ticket supports vital breast cancer research in Aotearoa - helping bring us closer to a future where breast cancer is prevented, detected earlier and more effectively treated.

Lake Hāwea Station is a Carbon Zero, B Corp-certified farm in the heart of the Southern Alps. Renowned for its regenerative farming practices, the station is committed to restoring biodiversity and addressing climate change while hosting exceptional experiences such as Dine for a Cure and Hike for a Cure.

Event Details

Saturday, 20 March 2027 | Lake Hāwea Station, Otago | From 5:30pm | Tickets $299

Hike & Dine for a Cure package tickets available for $448

Reflections from 2026 hikers:

• ‘It exceeded all my expectations...wonderful scenery, fantastic team of ever so friendly supporters, real people...kind, caring, humble, grateful, positive, fun loving...just the best... and your beautiful clean air AND the weather!’

• ‘Getting out there for a special cause knowing for some of us it will be a huge personal challenge. The event put us all on the same level- so much banter and laughter (and tears). To acknowledge how breast cancer affects us personally and globally is humbling and a reminder to fight hard!’

Reflections from 2026 diners:

• 'An unforgettable father-daughter evening under the stars on the stunning Hawea station - exquisite food, wonderful company, and all in support of a cause so close to so many of our hearts. Dine for a Cure was truly a night to remember.’

• ‘Everything was perfect – so professionally organised and a beautiful evening.’