Links to recommended accommodation and activities on the West Coast, in Southland, Fiordland and Stewart Island:
WEST COAST:
Bridge Farm Motels Villa Accommodation (Karamea): www.karameamotels.co.nz
8 unit motel complex overlooking the mountains of Kahurangi National Park. (4+ Star Qualmark Self-contained & Serviced Accommodation)
Helicopter Charter Karamea (Karamea): www.adventuresnz.co.nz
Scenic helicopter flights and charters in the Northern West Coast area.
Karamea Lodge (Karamea): www.karamealodge.co.nz
Spacious self-contained lodge right on the estuary.
Oparara Guided Tours (Karamea): www.karameainfo.co.nz
Guided tours through remote rainforest in the Oparara Valley. Cave Tours & Kayaking Tours. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity)
Rimu Lodge (near Hokitika): www.rimulodge.co.nz
Luxury B&B accommodation with spectacular mountain and river views.
SOUTHLAND:
Beaumont High Country Experience (between Invercargill and Te Anau): www.beaumontexperience.co.nz
Horse riding and 4-wheel drive tours on a South Island high country station.
Beersheba Boutique Accommodation (Invercargill): www.beersheba.co.nz
B&B accommodation for the discerning traveller
Journey South: www.journeynz.co.nz
Offering a range of full and half day tours allowing you to discover the hidden gems of the South in a luxury 4WD vehicle.
Land’s End, the Little Inn by the Sea (Bluff): www.landsend.net.nz
7 room accommodation and restaurant overlooking the famous Stirling Point and Foveaux Strait (3+ Star Qualmark Guest & Hosted Accommodation)
Mainholm Lodge (Tapanui, near Gore): www.mainholmlodge.com
B&B accommodation and fine dining in a grand homestead.
The Lodge at Tikana (near Winton): www.tikana.co.nz
Unique luxury lodge nestled in the southern hills (5 Star Qualmark Guest & Hosted Accommodation)
FIORDLAND:
Cat’s Whiskers B&B (Te Anau): www.catswhiskers.co.nz
Friendly B&B with lakefront location & beautiful views of Lake Te Anau and mountains.
Dunluce B&B (Te Anau): www.dunluce-fiordland.co.nz
A brand new upmarket B&B overlooking Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains.
Milford Sound Lodge (Milford Sound): www.milfordlodge.com
Currently a backpacker style accommodation but being upgraded to ensuite and self-contained chalets.
Possum Lodge (Manapouri): www.milfordlodge.com
Traditional Kiwi Holiday Park located right on the shores of Lake Manapouri with motels, cabins and space for tents and campervans.
Southern Lakes Helicopters (Te Anau): www.southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz
Offering a range of scenic helicopter flights in and around Fiordland.
STEWART ISLAND:
Aurora Charters: www.auroracharters.co.nz
New catamaran offering scenic trips around Stewart Island as well as birding trips.
Bay Motel: www.baymotel.co.nz
Bay Motel is a 12-unit motel complex with spectacular views over Halfmoon Bay (4+ Star Qualmark Self-contained & Serviced Accommodation).
Port of Call Boutique Coastal Accommodation: www.portofcall.co.nz
A choice of accommodation options in spectacular settings for the discerning traveller.
Rakiura Lodge: www.rakiuralodge.co.nz
Comfortable and relaxed self-catering accommodation for up to 8 people.
Stewart Island Flights: www.stewartislandflights.com
Scheduled daily flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island: comfortable and fast!
Stewart Island Watertaxi & Eco-guiding: www.portofcall.co.nz
Discover and explore our beautiful island’s natural history with Stewart Island’s original Water Taxi. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Transport)
Ulva’s Guided Walks: www.ulva.co.nz
Explore Ulva Island, the unique bird sanctuary with a knowledgeable local guide who is a direct descendant of the first Maori to Stewart Island. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity).
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