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Eco Friendly Accommodation


 

Kokohuia Lodge

Omapere

Kokohuia Lodge

101 Kokohuia Road
https://www.kokohuialodge.co.nz          Phone: 021 779927      Kokohuia Lodge Facebook      Kokohuia Lodge Tripadvisor Reviews
An award winning luxury Eco B&B with stunning views of the Hokianga Harbour and sand dunes. Perched above the native bush, and accommodating only one couple, it is sophisticated and private. Relax and recharge to a soundtrack of native birdsong, and fall asleep to the sound of the sea.     Read and see more...

Kokohuia Lodge
Kokohuia Lodge - Bath
Kokohuia Lodge - Interior & Deck
Kokohuia Lodge - Deck at sunset
Kokohuia Lodge - Qualmark Gold

 


Valley Vista Eco Retreat Tiny House

Kaiwaka

Valley Vista Eco Retreat

233 Baldrock Road
www.valleyvista.co.nz          Phone: 0274 937 801      Valley Vista Facebook

Valley Vista Eco Retreat - A Place to Forget. Forget the world, kick back and just enjoy the sensation of peace and plenty. We know you enjoy wide views, places to walk and places to read a book. Somewhere you can be you, in a gorgeous Tiny House with B&B, or a Container Cottage, or pitching a tent in a quiet and private spot.    Read and see more...

Valley Vista Eco Retreat
Valley Vista Eco Retreat Tiny House
Valley Vista Eco Retreat
Valley Vista Eco Retreat

 

Treehouse at Tui Ridge Accommodation

Aongatete

Tui Ridge Accommodation

176 Work Road
www.tuiridge.nz          Phone: 07 552 0061      Tui Ridge Facebook      Tui Ridge Instagram
Located up a long treelined driveway is the gardens of Tui Ridge. With views out to the Kamai’s we have various different cabin accomodation - including The Tui Treehouse and the unique Ark cabin, hand built by us. Most cabins are off-grid enabling you to disconnect, take in the views and relax. Prices range from $25 to $150.   Read and see more...

Ark Cabin at Tui Ridge Accommodation
Tui Ridge
Morepork Cabin at Tui Ridge Accommodation

 

Earth Dome, Solscape Eco Retreat

Raglan
Solscape Eco Retreat
611 Wainui Road
           www.solscape.co.nz          Phone: 07 825 8268           Solscape Facebook          Instagram

Unusual accommodation at Solscape Eco Retreat includes earth domes, tipis (seasonal) and cabooses. Solscape is an eco conscious property located 6km from Raglan but walking distance to the beach. If you're keen to learn to surf check out the inhouse surf school - SolSurfer. Accommodation rates suit those on a backpacker budget and beyond.

Belle tent interior
Family Tipi
Caboose

 


Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Tauranga
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
1190 Ohauiti Road, RD 3 (18kms from Tauranga i-SITE)
Phone: 07 5443 481

Stay in a bush whare, feed unique sheep and see native birds at Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary. (Note that bookings must be prearranged by email or phone, the sanctuary and glow worm tours are exclusively for guests).


Cottages at The Flying Fox, Whanganui River

Whanganui

The Flying Fox

3081 Whanganui River Rd
RD 6 Whanganui
           www.theflyingfox.co.nz          Phone: 06 927 6809          The Flying Fox Facebook
The Flying Fox provides a unique accommodation experience, nestled in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Whanganui River. With no road access, visitors arrive via aerial cable car across the river or land on the bank from jet boat or canoe. With no cell phone reception or television this is truly a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Choose to stay in self-contained cottages, hand built from recycled native timbers or one of the three Glamping options.    Read and see more...

Whanganui River
Aerial cable car to The Flying Fox
The Flying Fox
Glamping at The Flying Fox, Whanganui River

 


Hairy Hobbit Eco Cottage

Motueka

Hairy Hobbit Eco Cottage

276 Brooklyn Valley Road, RD3
     http://www.hairyhobbitcottage.co.nz/          Phone: 021 2368524      Hairy Hobbit Facebook

Nestled in the Brooklyn Valley hills overlooking Tasman Bay, Hairy Hobbit Eco Cottage is modern and self-contained. The cottage offers a peaceful retreat in 70 acres of native bush, bursting with birdlife and with fantastic views over the bay. The cottage lies between Motueka and the beaches of Kaiteriteri. Ideal for day trips to Nelson or Golden Bay or to visit the huge scenery of the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks.   Read and see more...

Hairy Hobbit Eco Cottage - kitchen
Hairy Hobbit Eco Lodge - kitchen and fire place
Hairy Hobbit Eco Cottage

 


The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge - Hot Tub

Motueka

The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge

574 Riwaka Valley Road
     www.resurgence.co.nz          Phone: 03 528 4664      The Resurgence Facebook      The Resurgence Tripadvisor Reviews
Voted 'one of the world's 25 best luxury eco-lodges' by National Geographic Traveler. Close to Abel Tasman National Park for kayaking, hiking, boat trips and eco tours, with easy day trips to Golden Bay, Kahurangi National Park or Nelson art studios, wineries and cycle trails. Select Boutique Lodge Rooms on half-board, or unique self-contained Bush Suites (self-cater or with dinner).    Read and see more...

The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge - Bath
The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge - Bush Chalet
The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge - Bush Chalet interior
The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge - Pool

 


Golden Bay Hideaway,

Golden Bay
Golden Bay Hideaway
220 McShane Road, Wainui Bay
Phone: 03 525 7184

Golden Bay Hideaway has four accommodation options - a restored house truck set in a private bush location with an outdoor bath; two environmentally conscious houses - Little Greenie and Kiwi Greenie; and the Hippie House which was started by some of the original 'Hippies' in Golden Bay and has been completed and restored. House truck stay from $150 per night, discounts for longer stays.


Beaconstone Eco Lodge

Westport
Beaconstone Eco Lodge
17kms south of Westport on State Highway 6
Phone: 027 431 0491

The development of Beaconstone Eco Lodge has been a labour of love and it will be appreciated by those who like their accommodation to have a minimal impact on the environment. The property is solar powered, has composting toilets (loos with views) and rainfall is the water supply. From $27 per night. *Beaconstone is open from August - April.*

Lake Brunner Guards Van

Moana
Refurbished Historic Guards Van
           Phone: 021 174 5333           Lake Brunner Guards Van Facebook

Experience your slice of heaven. Set on a hill in Moana overlooking Lake Brunner we have a special and unique Bed and Breakfast. Relax and unwind in the recently refurbished historic guards van carriage. The carriage is stocked with everything you could need for a comfortable night's stay.

The guards van is eco friendly and runs solely on solar power. It is equipped with a luxury queen size bed, bar fridge, underfloor heating, and an RV style kitchen and bathroom. There is a private deck and bbq area. Adjacent to the carriage is a conservatory that can be open to the beautiful fresh air or enclosed by heavy duty plastic walls.    Read and see more...

Moana Guards Van
Moana Guards Van
Moana Guards Van

 

Manakau PurePod in the early morning

Kaikoura

Manakau PurePod

     www.purepods.com          PurePods Facebook      PurePods Instagram      PurePods Twitter     Manakau PurePod Tripadvisor Reviews

The Manakau PurePod is 20 minutes inland from Kaikoura, in a vast landscape with perfect views of the mountain range. A beautifully romantic getaway in a luxurious glass cabin, where at night you can stargaze through the glass ceiling and by day immerse yourself in the views of the landscape – even the floor is glass!    Read and see more...

 


The Eco Villa - Front of house at Twilight

Christchurch

Eco Villa

251 Hereford Street
     www.ecovilla.co.nz          Phone: 03 595 1364      Eco Villa Facebook      Eco Villa Instagram      Eco Villa Twitter      Eco Villa Tripadvisor Reviews
Eco Villa is a new boutique eco accommodation that wonderfully combines different accommodation categories to create a home from home in the centre of Christchurch City. The Eco Villa features a beautiful upcycled fully equipped shared kitchen, dining room, a shared lounge, expansive edible garden, private twin outdoor baths, free bikes, large deck, a games/meeting room.    Read and see more...

The Eco Villa - Edible Garden & Deck
The Eco Villa - Shared Lounge
The Eco Villa - Triple Room - The Matai
The Eco Villa - Outdoor baths

 

Pohue PurePod

Port Levy

Pohue PurePod

     www.purepods.com          PurePods Facebook      PurePods Instagram      PurePods Twitter     Pohue PurePod Tripadvisor Reviews

The Pōhue PurePod is just an hour from Christchurch, on Banks Peninsula with beautiful views of the historic Port Levy bay, and surrounded by tussock covered rolling hills and magnificent rocky outcrops. A beautifully romantic getaway in a luxurious glass cabin, where at night you can stargaze through the glass ceiling and by day immerse yourself in the views of the landscape – even the floor is glass!    Read and see more...

 

SiloStay Accommodation

Little River

SiloStay Accommodation

State Highway 75 (next to Little River Cafe & Gallery)
          www.silostay.kiwi.nz           Phone: 03 325 1977     SiloStay Facebook      SiloStay Tripadvisor Reviews      SiloStay Instagram

Usually silos house grain but not at Little River, SiloStay Accommodation provides a four star plus home away from home, especially for those cycling the Little River Rail Trail.   Read more...

 


Valley Views Glamping

Otiake

Valley Views Glamping

161 Domett Road
     www.valleyviews.co.nz          Phone: 021 192 8282      Valley Views Glamping Facebook      Valley Views Glamping Tripadvisor Reviews

Valley Views Glamping takes camping to an exciting new level. It provides 'glamorous camping' in luxury geodesic dome and lotus belle tents nestled into the foothills of Mt Domett overlooking the Waitaki Valley, only eight kilometres from the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail.  Read and see more ...

Valley Views Glamping
Valley Views Glamping
Valley Views Glamping
Valley Views Glamping with the stars