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This secluded New Zealand accommodation is perfectly set up to escape the city



When you stay at Awakino, you’ll experience the freedom, isolation, and adventure of the West Coast of New Zealand in the tiny coastal settlement of Awakino.


Awakino River Lodge is unhosted and available for exclusive use.



Awakino River Lodge Features:​

  • Master bedroom with King bed, granite en-suite bathroom with under-floor heating

  • Three additional bedrooms, 2 Queen sized bedrooms and 1 twin single bedroom

  • 65-inch TV with Sky TV, My Sky, and a video library

  • Spa pool Outdoor BBQ and area for entertaining

  • Linen and towels are provided

  • Pet friendly!


Catering:​


Awakino River Lodge is unhosted and available for exclusive use and we can cater by arrangement. Click here to view the menu.



​Rates:


$175 per person per night - minimum fee of $350 per night.

All bookings guarantee exclusive use of the Lodge (no sharing).

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The Design and Interiors:


The renovation/rebuild of the building was begun in 2005 and completed in 2009.

The design is modelled on a Country Lodge. The Furniture is an eclectic mix of English antiques, Indonesian and Mongolian chests, a Macrocarpa dining table made on-site, and a Macrocarpa kitchen joinery made on-site.


There are original antique French Posters and photographs and a collection of French artifacts and antiques which have been carefully collected over many years.


The Lodge is perfectly set up for catering to up to 8 people with ease.



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"We all loved our stay! I have great memories of this place when it was a shop before renovations. Bliss! Great weekend of celebrating Aunty Vanya's 70th birthday."



Mackie Whanau



"Have walked past the Lodge for many years and never stayed until now. Came for Vanya's 70th party and had a wonderful time. The Lodge was just perfect for entertaining everyone, everything you needed. Thanks Gary & Robin. The garden is just lovely. I will book for a family reunion in 2021. Thanks, Trace."



Tracey Venter



"What a place! We will most definitely be back! Hopefully next time we catch a few more whitebait!"



Rusty & Sarah Campbell



"Amazing stay, has everything you need for a relaxing weekend away."



Willis & Amy Luttrell



"Very relaxing 5 days. Kids and adults bonding, games, fishing, watching doco's together. Love the house. Will be back."



Sean, Sharron, Tess, Connor & Jorja



"Awesome place to relax. Loved It."



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"What a place. Certainly good for our crew."



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"Magical place, tastefully decorated. Great facilities, fully recommended."



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"Fantastically quirky house. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay."



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"Places to swim, fish, hike and run were thwarted by the beautiful, spacious interiors - stunning. Thank you for having us."



Roberts Family



"Thanks. Just Love the place."



Robert Burrow



"Awesome place guys! Love the French feel of the place and how you can go & chill in lots of private places in the house. Awesome! Happy New Year!"



Sam & Nick O'Sullivan



"thank you very much garry, love the lodge and had a wonderful 3 nights stay. See you soon here in Argentina. Abrazo."



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"Very impressive accom. & gardens - the perfect setting for an awesome weekend away with our wonderful friends."



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"Sweet Place! Great host... loved our stay in sunny awakino!"



From the Guestbook



"Had an awesome weekend zen'd out in awakino. so many dramatic landscapes to absorb... Garry, you have the best place... such a relaxed place to chill. thanks so much mate... we'll be back."



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The Master Bedroom.



Master En Suite with Bid eau and walk in shower, wheel chair friendly.



Second double bedroom.



Third double bedroom, leading out to the spa.



The second bathroom with a walk in shower, wheelchair friendly.



The Master Bedroom has a view of the River.



Relax and unwind in the bath.



Single bedroom, perfect for the children.





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