Welcome to the Last Light Lodge, Tuatapere, Southland, New Zealand!
The Last Light Lodge offers comfortable accommodation (21 cosy rooms and a green grass camping ground) surrounded by lush native gardens.
Indulge in mouthwatering meals at our exclusive restaurant, made from fresh produce sourced from our organic gardens
Located at the bottom of the world, Tuatapere is New Zealandβs last town to witness the sunset right on the edge of Fiordland National Park. The Lodge is close to a beautiful ancient forest of podocarp and beech trees and near by the Hump Ridge Track office. Nestled amidst mountains, rainforest, rivers, bush and farmland, your ideal nature escape!
Join us in our little piece of paradise, where your well-being is our priority, and our goal is to make your experience unforgettable.
Craig, Violaine & team
Super king bed or twin long single beds, smart TV, kitchenette, shared bathrooms with some other rooms, wifi, heater
Super king bed or twin long single beds, smart TV, kitchenette, shared bathrooms with camping ground,
wifi, heater
Double bed and a single bed, kitchenette, shared bathroom with camping ground, wifi, heater
Private gardens, communal kitchen, shared bathroom, wifi
Private gardens, communal kitchen, shared bathroom, wifi
Availability
- Fully equipped communal kitchen.
- Pre-booked meals available in our exclusive restaurant.
- Laundry facilities with coin operated washing machine and dryer.
- Free Wifi available throughout the entire site.
- Dump station.
- Lockers available on site.
- Free parking, allowing you to leave your vehicle securely during your absence.
The Last Light Lodge holds a unique history, originally constructed in the 1970s to accommodate forestry workers before transforming into a welcoming hospitality spot in the 1990s.
In 2010, Craig Rutland took the helm and embarked on a transformative journey. The entire lodge has undergone a rejuvenation, with expansions and tasteful renovations to the veranda, restaurant, and kitchen. Two lodge blocks have been revamped, offering newly Superior and Super rooms, complete with updated bathrooms and laundries.
Craig, along with a dedicated team, has nurtured enchanting gardens to enhance your experience. Our grounds now boast thousands of trees and native flora and thriving organic gardens. His love for cultivating and using fresh, organic produce shines in his delightful gourmet mealsβa definite treat! Take the opportunity to bring home a taste of our goodness β homemade preserved jams, jellies, chutneys, and relishes are available for purchase at the restaurant.
The current team consists of Craig’s partner, Violaine, guests manager, their son Max, self-appointed duck chaser, the remarkably versatile Sandra, who tirelessly tends to the gardens, and the meticulous housekeeper, Regina.
We dedicate ourselves to ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing stay at our lodge. Welcome to your home away from home!
We sell our preserves, vegetables, fruits and herbs on-site andΒ onlineΒ too.
All produce is grown organically in a permaculture style.
We use our produce in all our meals.
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