By Alison on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Wake up in Paradise to native bird song and ducks on your doorstep. Ferry Mans Cottage is one of the best romantic retreats on the West Coast NZ.(Top 10 according to Trip Advisor) Perfect for your romantic weekend away or honeymoon. Complete seclusion, open fire and a four poster bed. Rates include gourmet breakfast […]
By Alison on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Bring the Whole Family to Ferry Mans Cottage Just north of Punakaiki this luxurious cottage offers families the perfect location to relax and unwind together. From May -September up to two children (0-16 years) stay free when two or more nights are booked. There are a multitude of screen free activities that don’t need to […]
By Alison on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Tauranga Bay is an amazing coastal location and we are lucky enough to have The Bay House there too. So the perfect day -the first day of Spring like weather in 2015 mixed with a super high tide and a lovely lunch followed by a visit to the seals - who could ask for […]
By Alison on Saturday, August 1st, 2015 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Driving to the West Coast, Punakaiki and Birds Ferry Lodge, Of course, is a pleasure! There’s lots of scenic views and interesting spots to stop at. In this series, we look at: 1 Driving from Franz Josef Glacier (and Fox) to the West Coast and Birds Ferry Lodge 2 Driving from Christchurch to the West Coast and Birds Ferry […]
By Alison on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Romantic and Private West Coast Wedding Retreat If the thought of organizing a big family wedding is just too much for you then why not Elope to the West Coast of the South Island? The quintessential West Coast intimate wedding venue awaits you at Ferry Mans Cottage A romantic and secluded hideaway at Ferry […]
By Alison on Thursday, June 25th, 2015 in Lodge Life. No Comments
Just off SHW6, the Nile Valley in Charleston is a well kept secret. Plus, it provides an alternative access point to the Paparoa National Park. As well as being a natural spectacle, it is also home to Norwest Adventures Ltd. The company was started up by some enthusiastic locals who were interested in caves and […]
By Alison on Monday, January 19th, 2015 in Weekend Getaways, West Coast Ways. No Comments
The Awakari Valley, Charleston Yesterday 18th January 2015 Andre and Alison had an epic trip with Outwest Tours http://www.outwest.co.nz/johnnysjourney.html up the nearby Awakari Valley, Charleston There we were introduced to local legend John Albert Currie aka Johhny. Johnny and his son Curtis are the only residents apart that is from a large […]
By Alison on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 in West Coast Ways. No Comments
Learn how to set off a shot blast in an underground mine! The Denniston Experience . A short train ride through the Waimangaroa Gorge into one of the oldest underground mines at Denniston. Hew coal,clip a coal tub and and let of a shot blast! Audio visuals and holograms bring the whole era to life. […]
By Alison on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 in West Coast Ways. No Comments
When guests are staying with us for 2-3 nights we often suggest a day trip to Karamea which is beside Kajurango National Park. A 1.5 hour scenic drive North along the coastline on a very quiet road with lots of places of interest to stop along the way. Karamea is the end of the Coast […]
By Alison on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 in Menus. No Comments
We source our wild venison from “Wild Gourmet” - the deer are roaming wild in the Marlborough region of the South Island and are dispatched by professional licensed hunters. All of the animals are wild, living the life nature intended for them. No need for cramped and stressful transport which reduces the quality of the […]