Te Nikau Retreat | Punakaiki

11 cottages and lodges for everyone and every budget.
Come and experience nature!

Punakaiki, West Coast, New Zealand

Te Nikau Retreat, Punakaiki, from above

The Te Nikau Retreat is nestled in the native West Coast Nikau-forest on the foot of the Paparoa mountain range. Surrounded by nature it’s the perfect location to discover Punakaiki, the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and the stunning walks in the Paparoa National Park.

We have a wide range of accommodation options - suitable for families, couples, individual travelers and backpackers.

A private track through lush, green bush leads to the Truman track and the breathtaking coastline, the West coast is famous for.

Stay a few days and relax, enjoy and take part in the many activities and attractions this fantastic part of New Zealand is renowned for.

We’re located not far from the start/end of the Paparoa Great Walk. Come and stay before and/or after this stunning hike across the Paparoa Ranges.

 

Accommodation options

Self-contained cottages

Our self-contained cottages are set in lush native rain forest and offer our guests privacy, peace and quiet - a space to relax, restore and explore.

Choose from ocean-views or rain forest seclution, small cabins or bigger family-units.

Lodges and private rooms

The Te Nikau Retreat has four big Lodges - nestled in the native West Coast bush. You can book private rooms, beds or a whole Lodge - we have many different options, perfect for families, couples, solo-travelers or groups.

Every Lodge comes with a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms and their own unique style and features.

Backpacker Lodge

One of our Lodges is great for Backpackers or solo-travelers.

Rata Lodge has a 6-bed Dorm and two Double-rooms, plenty of space to enjoy nature and meet other travellers.

Rata Lodge has single-beds (no bunks), a big kitchen, bathrooms and give our guests a true West Coast experience.

 

Map of the Te Nikau Retreat - Punakaiki

Te Nikau Retreat Punakaiki accommodation
 

Self-contained cottages

  • Kowhai

  • Tiro Moana

  • Mamaku

  • Tui

  • Hideaway

Lodges and private rooms

  • Te Ruru

  • Te Nikau

  • Rata

  • Weka

Backpacker Lodge

  • Rata

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Besides having those fantastic colors when the sun is setting, look at those magnificent clouds!!! Can't watch enough sunsets, I reckon. Happy to show you the best spots to take photos of this daily event when you come and visit Te Nikau Retreat 😊?