Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses is a contemporary country hotel located on a deer breeding farm in the South Island of New Zealand, 12 kilometres North of the renowned eco-marine town of Kaikoura. It sits snugly at the base of the Kaikoura Seaward Mountain Range, with the Kaikoura coast and famed Mangamaunu Bay only a kilometre to the east. The Lodge provides luxurious accommodation on Kaikoura’s rugged coastline, a place for guests to relax in its intimate indoor/outdoor setting and a place from which they can explore the larger maritime landscape of Kaikoura.

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses is a luxurious & contemporary luxury lodge north of the eco-marine town of Kaikoura. Five luxury tree houses are nested 30 feet amongst a native Kanuka grove plus, four luxury lodge suites and Premium Olive House Cottage. Large yawning windows open Kaikoura’s stately mountains and surf-washed Pacific coastline. Each tree house, clad in native wood and copper sits unobtrusively within the natural beauty of the environment. Rooms in the Lodge have breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains and Pacific coast. At the heart of the Hapuku Lodge experience is a passion for good food & wine. Sourced from the Lodge’s own farm, herb and vegetable gardens and olive grove, as well as local market gardens. Operating a true “Farm to Table Ocean to Plate” experience daily caught fish, fresh beef & lamb are all featured on the menu along with crayfish (lobster) and other local seafood.

Llama Treks are offered and include a personalised introduction to familiarise you with Llamas and Llama Trekking; then a specific introduction to the characters of the Llamas; after which you get to choose and are welcomed to your animal. An experienced trekking guide accompanies all Llama Treks. Your guide will take you round your route, and will help you get the most out of the experience. Your guide will also help describe what's happening, or simply the characteristics and behaviour of Llamas, so you will be full informed and knowledgeable by the time you're finished!

Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses offers contemporary country lodge composed of 2 Lodge Suites, 1 Lodge Room, Hapuku Room, Olive House and 5 Tree Houses, built in the canopy of native Manuka Grove.

Upper Branch Treehouses: Upper Branch Treehouses nest 10 metres (30 feet) above the ground in the canopy of a native Kanuka grove. Each Tree House has spectacular views of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range and the Pacific coastline. They offer a wood burning fireplace with a light-filled seating area, Hapuku Lodge’s custom made extra-large king bed (can be split into twin beds), a couple’s spa bath and a rain fountain shower experience that opens directly onto a private tree top deck.

Family Tree House: The two stories of the Family Tree House consist of a Upper Branch Bedroom above and a Lower Branch Bedroom below, joined by an enclosed stairway. The Upper Branch bedroom (60m² / 650ft²) offers a wood burning fireplace with a light-filled seating area, Hapuku Lodge's custom made extra-large king bed (can be split into twin beds), a couple’s spa bath and a rain fountain shower experience that opens directly onto a private tree top deck. The separate Lower Branch bedroom is smaller than the bedroom above. It offers Hapuku Lodge’s custom king (can be split into twin beds), a bathroom with shower, an electric fireplace and twin decks - one for sunrise and one for sunset. Additional rollaway bed possible in Lower Branch at an extra cost.

Hapuku Room: The Hapuku Room (61m² / 660ft²) is a luxury accommodation overlooking the Lodge’s lap-pool, deer paddock, Kaikoura’s spectacular mountains and the Southern Pacific Ocean. It's a large, light-filled room with a stone fireplace, rain fountain shower and freestanding soaking tub, custom-made furniture – including a custom-build king-size bed, and a private stairway down to the pool.

Lodge Suites: The large (80m² / 900ft²) hotel-style Lodge Suites have separate living and sleeping areas, deep two-persons Japanese soaking tubs, rain fountain showers, stone fireplaces, and either a balcony (upstairs) or patio (downstairs) overlooking the deer paddock and Kaikoura’s spectacular environment. Each Suite offers Hapuku Lodge’s custom furnishings - including a custom-built king-size bed that can be split into twin beds. Additional rollaway bed possible in lounge area at an extra cost.

Lodge Room: The Lodge Room (40m² / 440ft²) looks out across the deer paddock and up to the Kaikoura Mountain Range. It features an expansive bathroom with a rain fountain shower, a deep Japanese soaking tub for two as well as Hapuku Lodge’s custom furnishings - including a custom-built king-size bed that can be split into twin beds.

Olive House: This premium space (235m² / 2530ft²) is the perfect place to unpack your bags and spread out a bit with either two or three suites to suit your needs. This superior villa has room for up to 6 persons. Over two stories it has an elevated open-plan living area on the top floor with two adjacent suites along with a third suite on the ground floor.

The Olive House is elegantly set in Hapuku’s unique style using complimenting combination of wood and tile, with textured wooden walls & hardwood floors. Just a short walk from the main lodge, with 360 degree views of the mountains, the Pacific coastline, the olive grove and deer paddocks. Each bedroom offers Hapuku Lodge’s custom made extra-large king beds (can be split into twin beds), freestanding baths and rain fountain shower experience. The central living area upstairs is presented to a superior level with custom made furniture, elegant soft furnishings, media centre & service kitchen. Two balconies set out to the West & East that encapsulate both the mountains & the ocean.