Punakaiki Forest Retreat
Punakaiki, West Coast
Sleeps: 4 guests | Rates: from $400/night
“Experience award winning architecture in a forest setting, 4 km from the famous Pancake Rocks.”
About
Punakaiki forest retreat is a light filled cabin with a tiny six-by-six metre footprint. Three full length sliding glass doors on the ground floor open the living room to the forest, while two open plan mezzanine bedrooms create the sense of sleeping in the treetops. Architectural design created especially for its unique location. to provide guests with an intimate nature experience, an adventure in itself. You will find you won't want to leave.
Key Information
This is the ultimate relaxing destination, with a fireplace, comfortable king size beds, state of the art appliances including dishwasher and washing machine, Induction cooktop, oven and fridge freezer. A well equiped with new cookware, knives, dinner service etc. You will need to bring your own food supplies, as the nearest shops are in Greymouth, or Westport, 40 Km away. We provide basic items such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper.
Travel Note
The local neighbourhood is very unique in being the only street in Paparoa National Park. The outlook is entirely native forest which sprawl up to the cliffs of the Paparoa ranges. The birdlife is incredible, With Wood Pigeon ( Kereru ) Tui, Bellbirds, Fantails, Weka ( a ground bird that live on the section ) and many other species. There are some outstanding walks in the area, Truman Track is accessible from Hartmount Place on foot, which takes you to the nearest beach,with sea caves and waterfalls to explore. The Pororari river and bullock creek are very close by, with some of New Zealands most beautiful rivers and walks thru the Rata and Nikau forest.
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