Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

SH1 at Station Road, Kaikoura
Tel: (0)3 319 6559
www.hapukulodge.com

Full Description

Located 12km North of the world-renowned eco-marine town of Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, Hapuku Lodge shares the land with a deer stud and olive grove, nestled between the Kaikoura Seaward Mountain Range and famed Mangamaunu Bay. A contemporary country lodge, Hapuku Lodge is composed of six well-appointed guest rooms, five luxury Tree Houses built in the canopy of a native manuka grove, one spacious stand-alone apartment and multiple meeting and event venues. All rooms feature custom-designed, hand-crafted furniture, tailor-made beds and mattresses and European style bathrooms. The Tree Houses and apartment also have large spa baths and fireplaces.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use reclaimed or low embodied energy building materials
We use renewable natural furnishings
We instruct staff in green practices
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

Much of the lodge construction was carried out using sustainable materials, and although our interiors use some imported timbers, much of it was recycled and salvaged timber.

The Lodge was built on a former sheep farm, where native bush had previously been cleared and land poorly tended. Since construction began, the lodge has planted over 11,500 native New Zealand trees which will encourage the bird populations. We continue to plant at least one native plant for every guest night at the lodge.

Dietary Selections: We offer

Vegetarian
Organic Food
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Organic Meals

Over 75 percent of produce and ingredients are sourced locally, from the Lodge’s organic greenhouse and gardens and from local farmers and purveyors, so we can often trace back to the farm gate. We used organic produce where quality and supply are available in season.

We grown herbs, and heirloom vegetables, as yet our gardens are not certified organic.

Facilities

5 luxury Tree Houses built at tree top level within a native Manuka grove. Plus king/queen rooms in the Lodge. Also The Olive House, a stand- alone, self contained apartment.

Total Capacity

Approx 30 guests.

Electronics

Sky
Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband

Activities

A full cooked breakfast is included in the nightly room rate. Light lunches and gourmet three course meals are available every night from a table d'hote menu.

Kaikoura is renown for seafood, especially rock lobster.

Vegan and special dietary needs catered to on request.

The Lodge uses, fair trade organic coffee and herbal teas.

Tariff Includes

Double occupancy & breakfasts. Free transfers at arrival and departure.

Directions

Kaikoura is approximately 2.5 hrs drive North from Christchurch and the International Airport and 1.5hrs South of Blenheim township of Marlborough's wine region.

Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses is signposted at Station Road, approximately 12km or 10 mins drive North of Kaikoura on State Highway 1, just north of the Hapuku River bridge.