Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat is located on the boundary of the Kahurangi National Park, the second largest national park in New Zealand, 26km from the township of Tapawera. Surrounded by native beech forest, it is a wonderful place to get away from it all. The cottage is in a remote location in the Western Ranges of Nelson, a truly magical place to relax and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Take a walk through the bush and experience the native beech forest in complete solitude. The cottage is self contained with a fully equipped kitchen and lounge. The separate bedroom has a queen sized bed with a view of the surrounding native forest. The shower room leads off the bedroom, equipped with toiletries, soft towels and a hairdryer.
Completely off grid, the cottage has solar power and gas hot water heating.
Experience the night sky, while soaking in the outside bath, and relax to the sound of the river rushing by.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tapawera
Located in Tapawera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Neudorf and Kahurangi Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kahurangi National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Is Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kahurangi Cottage Wilderness Retreat located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Kahurangi National Park and within 32 miles (52 km) of Mahana Estates and Motueka District Museum.
About the host
Hosted by Fiona Morrison
Why they chose this property
We bought this property, because of it's remoteness, we fell in love with the valley before we even saw the house. We have brought up our two daughters here. They were home schooled, and grew up with this beautiful forest as their playground. They had various pet lambs and goats over the years, that they looked after with love.
What makes this property unique
The valley that we live in has something magical about it. We have a great community, even though our nearest neighbours are 6 km away. We love being so remote, yet it only takes an hour and a half to reach Nelson.