DescriptionThe historic Mesopotamia Station is situated between the Rangitātā and Forest Creek rivers. The name “Mesopotamia” originates from the Middle East, meaning “the land between two rivers.” It was named by Samuel Butler, an English writer who owned it from 1860 from until 1864. His time there inspired the opening chapters of his famous novel, Erewhon.
The Prouting family have owned Mesopotamia since 1945.
Buildings at Mesopotamia Station, circa 1870.
Image courtesy of the South Canterbury Museum, item 1942. Please contact the museum for more information.