Current Specials

1) Snooze & Cruise .....

Availability 1 May to 30 September 2010

Tired of the city and need a break away?

Book a double or double ensuite room here for 3 days from 1st May 2010 and receive a free 1.5 hr boat cruise for 2 to the remote bays and inlets within the Queen Charlotte sound.

We can also include an optional day walk on the Queen Charlotte track back to Anakiwa as required.

We collect and return our guests to the Picton ferry terminal upon request.

Please phone (03) 574 2115 or email us info@anakiwa.co.nz to enquire.

2) Winter Break ..... Free night .... Save 25% !

Availability 1 May to 1 October 2010

Free night on any 4 day stays - book for 4 nights and only pay for three !!

Need some time away - a break in your travels - finish that writing or study project?

Tranquil days here in the sounds - all the bird and marine life returns

Fur seals, dolphins, blue eyed penguins, swans, herons etc down in the bays

Please phone (03) 574 2115 or email us info@anakiwa.co.nz to enquire

3) Lodge Group Booking ..... Exclusive use !

Availability - 1 May 2010 until April 2011 subject to existing bookings

Need a family holiday with grandparents, mum & dad, sons & daughters & the kids?

or get all your friends together for a social reunion.

Exclusive use of the lodge accommodation wing and facilities, all linen & towels provided, fully serviced on departure- you just bring your food & luggage & relax!

Rate: $ 500 per night peak season - Dec through to April inclusive, with off season rates available upon request. A minimum 2 day stay will apply.

(Sorry - Labour Weekend, 22nd - 25th Oct 2010 is already fully booked)

Please phone (03) 574 2115 or email us info@anakiwa.co.nz to enquire.

 

Local Activities

 

 

A typical view of the sounds from the Queen Charlotte Drive, as you take the 25 min drive from Picton.

 

 

 

* Just relax, enjoy the tranquil harbour view, the native bush and wonderful bird life

* The Queen Charlotte Track is only 5 minutes walk away, take a stroll in some amazing scenery

Check out our track information page for full details

*Walk the track through native bush and inlets to Mistletoe Bay - 3.5 hrs, with boat transfer to Anakiwa

 

* Explore the safe beachfront, local wharfs and Outward Bound's track circuit

* Take the free kayaks for a paddle or hire some mountain bikes

* Curl up with a book or select one of 300+ DVD movies

* Cullensville, an old gold mining settlement is only 5 minutes drive, a trip into local history

 

* Havelock, the center of the mussel industry offers local sightseeing, museum and cafes/restaurants

* Take a drive up the Kenepuru Sound to visit some remote bays in the sounds

* Blenheim offers some 70+ vineyards for an interesting day wine tour

* Picton offers an aquarium, movie theatre and day trips, fishing, dolphin watching or simply cruising the sounds

YHA Anakiwa Lodge is very centrally located, an ideal base to visit these attractions.