Rata Lodge (Sleeps 1–27)
The Rata Lodge is situated on an elevated site overlooking the tidal estuary and river meeting the Tasman Sea. The decks off of each bedroom offers a great site to watch the famous West Coast sunsets and twilights. The spacious, equipped, open-plan kitchen, living and dining room with wood-burning fireplace, face a backdrop of native forest clad hillside.
Beds: 3 Rooms. 3 Queen and 3 Single handcrafted bunk-style with foam mattresses over slats in each room.
Linen: Pillows, mattress protectors, duvets and duvet covers provided. Linen hire available at $20/bed/stay for sheets, towels and pillowcases, or you can bring your own.
Kitchen: Gas hobs, oven, microwave, fridge/freezers, toasters, electric jugs, pots, cutlery and crockery, and a washing machine.
Lounge: Television with DVD player.
Bathroom: 2 bathrooms with showers and toilets.
Availability: All Year round.
Tariffs
Peak Rates
- The following periods are set at Peak Rates (same as December 20th – January 11th 2026):
- Nelson/Buller Anniversary Weekend.
- Waitangi Weekend.
- Buller Marathon Weekend.
- Old Ghost Road Ultra Marathon Weekend.
- King’s Birthday Weekend.
- Matariki.
- Labour Weekend.
- Canterbury Anniversary Weekend.
- April School Holidays
- $$38 per additional adult per night until the 7th of April 2026 (then $40/additional adult/night)
- Children < 2 years and under FREE, Children 3-16 years $20/night
- Cleaning fee of $60/booking applies – please note, guests are expected to leave the accommodation tidy, (dishes done etc).
General Rates
2025 November 1st – December 18th – $175/night for the first two adults.
2025/2026 December 19th – January 11th 2026– $275/night for the first two adults.
2026 January 12th – April 2nd $225/night for the first two adults.
2026 April School Holidays April 3rd – April 19th – $275/night for the first two adults (Includes Easter).
Amenities
- Wood burner.
- Clothesline and washing machine at the house, and coin-operated dryers are within the Amenities Building in the Camping ground.
- Free wireless internet at the Cowshed.
Additional Information
- Pillows, pillow protectors, duvets and covers are supplied. As are dishcloths, tea-towels, hand-towels and bathmats. Other linen (sheets, pillowcases and towels) available for hire on request ($20 per bed per stay).
