Awaroa Lodge

The Team at Awaroa Lodge
P.O.Box 163, Takaka, Golden Bay

Tel: 64 (03) 528 8758
Fax: 64 (03) 528 6561

Welcome to Awaroa Lodge

Discerning travelers from all over the world appreciate the distinctive architecture and relaxed ambience of Awaroa Lodge. Discover a perfect balance of natural comfort and contemporary style, welcoming hospitality and creative & organic cuisine.

At the quiet northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa Lodge is the perfect vantage point to explore the famous Abel Tasman Coastal Track - the most beautiful of all New Zealand's 'Great Walks'.

Every journey is unique from paddling the coastline by sea kayak to walking through native forests and across vast coastal inlets to secluded bays of golden sands and turquoise waters.

A combination of incredible scenery, warm friendly service, great local food and drink and a restful nights' sleep!

Awaroa Lodge offers luxury accommodation in the Abel Tasman National Park and is 100% New Zealand owned.

Facilities

The facilities at Awaroa Lodge include:
• Accommodation - 12 Superior Studio Suites, 10 Deluxe Rooms and 4 Family Rooms
• The Harakeke Room - Venue for conferences, weddings and special occasions
• Superb creative cuisine in the Restaurant with all day dining.
• Outdoor courtyard and decks overlooking the wetland.
• Stylish bar and premium beverage list.
• Sea Kayak and Walk Guides.
• Wireless broadband internet coverage over the whole complex.
• Gift and souvenir shop

Environmentally friendly aspects of Awaroa Lodge

Our environmental strategy has been formed with the location around us in mind, the environment in which we are situated commands respect and requires us to be mindful of it in everything we do. It has shaped the way that we do business, we believe that we are creating an innovative business practice that is a clear example of how profitability and sustainable practice can work together hand in hand.

These two concepts are not opposing extremes of the same scale but require consideration of the both to ensure our success in the way that we measure it. It requires taking a multiple bottom line approach to the Lodge, our turnover or profit not being our only defining feature of successful business.

Developing a culture of innovative thinking has been a concept of the dynamic management team at Awaroa since its foundation in 1991 and the isolated nature of Awaroa’s unique location only served to encourage this process. The innovative waste disposal system & organic garden, along with pest control to bring native birds back, and wetland enhancement showed the lodge’s commitment to sustainable business values.

At the heart of the ‘Awaroa Journey’ has been an unrelenting desire for sustainable tourism. This has resulted in a unique approach including: design and construction of the Lodge, environmental improvement and wetland enhancement, developing low-impact waste management systems, maximising recycling, buying eco-friendly products, introducing eco-friendly business practices backed by staff policies, and fostering a culture of innovation.

The organic garden (BIOGRO accredited) also has a major influence on the Lodge menu which provides high-value, healthy, creative cuisine for which the Lodge is developing a national and international reputation.

Awaroa Lodge is a contributor to the Nelson-Tasman Sustainable Tourism Charter. The Nelson-Tasman Sustainable Tourism Charter is a regionally defined vision of what sustainable tourism means for local tourism businesses. The key themes of the charter incorporate environmental, social, cultural and economic factors of sustainability.

The charter process sets out to help members protect and enhance the natural environment for future generations by identifying environmental impacts associated with business operations. Steps are then identified to improve the land, air, and water quality as well as the biodiversity in our region.

The charter also works towards providing benefits for staff and customers of businesses as well as the wider community, and looks at ways to help other businesses improve their sustainability.

The charter recognises that fact that at the end of the day a business must be financially viable, and helps identify simple, practical and achievable actions to improve sustainability and deliver long-term financial savings.

In 2002 Awaroa Lodge began working with the Green Globe programme, 2004 saw us achieve benchmark status with this internationally recognised point of reference.

Bedrooms

Awaroa Lodge caters to a range of guests from international travelers to Kiwi families and couples who enjoy distinctive destinations.

After a relaxing day slip luxuriously into crisp cotton sheets and drift into soothing, uninterrupted sleep.

Accommodation styles include spacious superior studio suites with private decks, stylish deluxe rooms, and spacious standard family rooms. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, mini bars and fridges.

All-day dining is available at the restaurant. Wake refreshed to enjoy a new day.

Your Accommodation Options

Beautifully appointed for comfort and luxury in a natural bush setting.

• Each suite has a king bed and a comfortable pull-out couch to sleep up to three people per room.
• Spacious shower and/or bath in the en suite
• Private outdoor decks
• Views to Awaroa wetland and native bush
Well appointed and comfortable.
• Four king rooms have a king bed
• Two king rooms have a king bed and a foldout couch bed for up to four people
• Four spacious queen rooms. Each has one queen and one single bed for up to three people
Open plan accommodation with a mezzanine floor.
• Family rooms have three queen and two single beds, sleeping up to eight people.

Meals

Set in the heart of the Abel Tasman's stunning native bush, Awaroa Lodge dining is a unique experience.
Our abundant organic vegetable garden provides enticing fresh produce, sensational flavours and an organic experience to remember.
Begin the day with a selection of our handcrafted breads, baked fresh every morning, and linger over a steaming latte.
All day dining provides an enticing array of succulent premium meats and an extensive display of fresh seafood dishes, whilst also offering a lighter menu for those passing through.
Here at Awaroa Lodge we pride ourselves on offering you a memorable dining experience, from the fresh hand picked salad greens, to the last glass of award winning local wine.

Tarriff

Period 01 April 2007- 30 November 2007

Superior suites 320.00 King or Twin one (Max 3)
De Luxe rooms 235.00 King or Queen two (Max 4)
Family rooms 245.00 3 Queen + 2 Single four (Max 8)
Additional persons 50.00 per person all room types

Period 01 December 2007 – 31 March 2008

Superior suites 400.00 King or Twin one (Max 3)
De Luxe rooms 295.00 King or Queen two (Max 4)
Family rooms 305.00 3 Queen + 2 Single four (Max 8)
Additional persons 50.00 per person all room types

How to Get Here

BY SEA Marahau to Awaroa Lodge

Travel Time: charter up to 1 hour
Water Taxi for chartered or scheduled services
Contact Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi
Charter services up to 1 hr Scheduled services 1.5 hours
Marahau to Awaroa - departures at 9.00am and 1.30pm
Awaroa to Marahau - departures at 10.30am and 3.00pm. During summer there are more frequent departures.

BY ROAD Nelson to Marahau

Travel Time: 1hour approximately
As there is no road access to Awaroa Lodge you will need to drive your own car, hire a rental vehicle or use the coach services from Nelson city to Marahau. Coaches connect with the Aqua Taxi at Marahau, where there is secure parking for the duration of your stay at the lodge.
Chartered or scheduled coach services
Contact Abel Tasman Coachlines.
Other preferred Operators - contact Executive Limousines or Nelson Bays Shuttles.

BY SEA Nelson to Awaroa Lodge

Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled return service from Nelson to Awaroa daily.
Nelson to Awaroa - Departs at 9.00am Awaroa to Nelson - Departs at 2.30pm

ON FOOT

Walk the famous Abel Tasman track from either Marahau or Totaranui. From Totaranui the estuary at Awaroa can only be crossed two hours either side of low tide
From Marahau there is a narrow estuary channel at Onetahuti Beach, which may be crossed at approximately three hours either side of low tide. To plan your walking excursion and estuary crossing, visit Land Information New Zealand's site for tide times. To access information choose Nelson at the port, and subtract 20 minutes to give you a more accurate tide timetable for the Abel Tasman National Park and Awaroa area.

http://www.hydro.linz.govt.nz/tides/majports.asp
or check with
Department of Conservation
information services for tide details.

Take a look at the map.