Waitutu Forest Lodge is situated south on Fiordland National Park virtually on the south coast. Access to the Lodge can be by Jet Boat down the Wairaurahiri River from Lake Hauroko, a 15 minute scenic helicopter ride or a two day hike along the south coast beside the Humpridge Great Walk.
The Lodge...
Waitutu Forest Lodge is situated south on Fiordland National Park virtually on the south coast. Access to the Lodge can be by Jet Boat down the Wairaurahiri River from Lake Hauroko, a 15 minute scenic helicopter ride or a two day hike along the south coast beside the Humpridge Great Walk.
The Lodge offers its guest a unique wilderness experience as it sits within 2,171 hectares of a glorious podocarp forest.
Your stay can include wondering around the many tracks within the forest, fishing, exploring world renowned viaducts or wondering the magnificient southern coast.
The Lodge sleeps 21 guests, is self contained, off grid, remote and fabulous.
Essential Stay Info
Lodge
Access to lakes, rivers, streams & beaches
Children Welcome
Direct Beach Access
Shared Bathroom
Shared Living Area
Shared Room
Check in time: 12.30 pm Check out time: 10.00 am
Eating and Drinking
The Lodge offers a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and plentiful supply of utensils, crockery and tea/coffee/toaster.
There are two dining areas which offer guests a little extra independence from other guests.
Bedding Configuration
The Lodge caters for 21 guests. It has six bedrooms, four of which are dormitory style, one room with two single beds and one with a queen size bed.
The Lodge caters for 21 guests. It has six bedrooms, four of which are dormitory style, one room with two single beds and one with a queen size bed.
More info about the property
The Lodge offers its guests a truly unique experience as its one of the few "off the beaten track" Lodges left in New Zealand where you can't drive a car to the front door.
The Lodge offers its guests a truly unique experience as its one of the few "off the beaten track" Lodges left in New Zealand where you can't drive a car to the front door.
It sits alongside the longest waterfall in New Zealand, the Wairaurahiri River, is a short meander to the south coast and has the magnificence of the podocarp forest as its soulful playground within 50 meters of the Lodge.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
No road access
Situated on the south coast of New Zealand
Come in by Jet Boat, Helicopter or two day hike
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What we love about this property
The remoteness, the unique isolation, the forest and the southern coast.
The remoteness, the unique isolation, the forest and the southern coast.
Activities on or nearby this property
Birdlife
Hiking | Tramping
Nature Walks
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Amenities
Bath tub
Drinking Water
Fridge (or cooling facility) available
Generators available
Heating (electric, gas or fireplace)
Hot Water Available
Hunting
Jug/Kettle
Limited mobile service
Linen Provided
Oven
Picnic Table
Power Available
Property Manager on site
Rubbish bin
Shower
South Island
Toaster
Toilet
Towels Provided
Drive Times
Christchurch: Drive time from Christchurch to Tuatapere (8hr 8min)Queenstown: Drive time from Queenstown to Tuatapere (2hr 36min)Dunedin: Drive time from Dunedin to Tuatapere (3hr 32min)Invercargill: Drive time from Invercargill to Tuatapere (1hr 10min)
Reviews
Reviews
Amazing spot in a very special part of the South Island. Had a great 2 days exploring the area including walking fishing hunting and having a whole lot of laughs with a great bunch of people! Accommodation location is out of this world and I can imagine the summer would be even better!
Amazing spot in a very special part of the South Island. Had a great 2 days exploring the area including walking fishing hunting and having a whole lot of laughs with a great bunch of people! Accommodation location is out of this world and I can imagine the summer would be even better!
About your host, Susan
Kia ora - I am on the Waitutu Incorporation Committee of Management. We are a Māori organisation and as a Committee, manage the Waitutu Forest Lodge and Forest on behalf of its many shareholders.
The whenua (land) where the Lodge is built, is part of the 2,171 hectares that was given to Māori landowners as compensation land by the Crown back in 1906. At that time, they had their land taken from them and given to colonials coming to New Zealand. The Waitutu Forest is 2,171 hectares of virgin podocarp forest. We regard the whenua as a taonga and enjoy sharing this magnificient taonga with our guests.
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