Book Your Stay
During your stay, you’ll enjoy private and exclusive use of the whole Lodge - ideal for a gathering of family or friends, or those who like some extra space to themselves. We’re passionate about sharing Aotearoa’s beauty and creating the perfect holiday for our guests!
Our rates show in the calendar when you press book now below. Although you book the number of rooms you need for your stay, you will be the only guests there. You will have exclusive use of the living; kitchen and dining areas as well as the grounds.
A minimum 2 night stay is required on the weekends, but 1 night stays are fine during the weekdays.
Discounts for stays of 3 nights or longer are available. Pets are free but please make us aware so we can accommodate.
More info can be found on our booking page by clicking the button below!
Our accommodation rates are in New Zealand dollars and include GST (sales tax). We accept payment by Visa and Mastercard, and direct bank credit. Continental Breakfast provisions are included in your rate. Full breakfast provisions are available on request, at an additional cost of $20 pp/per day.
Book a stay with us via the Book Now button above! This will take you to a new
window where you can view our availability calendar, extras, and more info!
ATV Adventure
We’ll take you on an ATV excursion to Giant Tōtara (the South Island’s largest tōtara tree) Buckle up for an exciting ride through gorgeous farmlands and over rushing rivers, and then a short walk to the tree guided by us. It's a great way to get to know what Kaikoura is all about! The cost is only $100 pp and the round trip is about 2 hours in total.
Riders must be at least 18 years or have a parental guardian riding with them.
5 guests can fit in the ATV.
The ATV will be driven by Manakau Lodge Accommodation Kaikoura owners ONLY (Janice and Kim).
You must be able and willing to sign and listen to all safety information.
The trip takes a couple of hours depending on how long you’d like to stay at the Giant Totara/Puhi Peaks. The cost is $100 per person.
Feel free to ask any questions during booking or via our contact page.