Situated between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Hapuku Lodge enjoys a beautiful location on a deer stud and olive farm. Purpose built to maximise its position, the lodge itself houses just two guest rooms and five treehouses, each designed to allow stunning views of the surrounding dramatic scenery.
The rooms are wonderfully comfortable and spacious, featuring handcrafted furniture and attractive bathrooms and a sitting area with gorgeous views, complete with wood burner for cooler evenings, and a private balcony when it is warm.
Meals at the lodge are excellent, focusing on fresh locally sourced food. During your stay you have a full cooked breakfast along with a three-course dinner each evening.
OUR OPINION:
Hapuku Lodge offers a classic boutique accommodation, but if you are looking for something extra special for your stay in New Zealand, we would recommend staying in one of the luxury tree houses, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views from the comfort of your Jacuzzi bathtub.
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Rooms
Hapuku Lodge has five different types of rooms and each is designed to encourage relaxation and comfort. In each of the room types you will find a deep soaking bathtub, a gas fireplace with a comfy sitting area that looks out onto the mountain ranges and a large comfortable bed with luxurious linens.
Location
Nestled at the foot of the Kaikoura Seaward Ranges, Hapuku Lodge is about a kilometre from the famous Mangamaunu surf break and a 10-minute drive away from Kaikoura and its abundance of marine life.
Food and drink
Hapuku Lodge’s food is their passion, which is evident from the production, preparation and presentation. While staying here, you can choose to sit next to the open kitchen to watch and chat with the chef as they prepare your meal, or you can sit in the dining area taking in the views of the olive garden. Most of their vegetables and herbs are grown on site and they source the best meat and fish directly from the farm or fisherman.
Families
The Family Tree Houses are perfect for families where you will find a downstairs bedroom that has been designed with children in mind to relax and play. Or you can stay in the spacious Olive House which is ideal for a family to spread out and unwind for a few nights stay.
Accessibility
The common areas and restaurant at Hapuku Lodge, as well as the Olive House accommodation and its en suite bathroom, are all wheelchair friendly.
Environmental and social responsibility
Kaikoura is one of the first townships in New Zealand to receive the Green Globe certification. Hapuku Lodge aims to nurture this certification and its unique surrounding environment through its sustainable operations to planting of native trees.
Tour ideas in Kaikoura
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hapuku Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Dolphin Swim
Dolphin Swim
This three-hour excursion is perhaps the best way in the world to swim with dolphins. Kaikoura attracts dolphins all year round, hugely increasing the chances of being able to get in the water with these incredible creatures.
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Swim with Seals in Kaikoura
Swim with Seals in Kaikoura
One of the best nature activities in New Zealand, swimming with wild New Zealand fur seals in Kaikoura is a truly unique experience.
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura
Whale Watching in Kaikoura
Spot whales surfacing in Kaikoura, New Zealand. You’ll head out to sea for three hours with a responsible local tour operator and guide, where you have exceptionally high chances of viewing sperm whales, dusky dolphins, fur seals, and royal albatrosses.
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Kaikoura and nearby places
- Hanmer Springs 49 miles away
- Blenheim 57 miles away
- Picton 72 miles away
- Nelson 76 miles away
- Marlborough Sounds 83 miles away
- Christchurch 102 miles away
- Wellington 89 miles away
- Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 111 miles away
- Kahurangi National Park 103 miles away
- Abel Tasman National Park 105 miles away