Birds Ferry Lodge and Ferry Mans Cottage

Relax and unwind with some pampering at Birds Ferry Lodge.

We are located 4-5 hrs from The Glaciers and Abel Tasman. Guests enjoy fabulous meals prepared in the Lodge kitchen as well as on site Holistic Massage Therapy. Ferry Man’s Cottage is 300m from the Lodge and enjoys the same spectacular views. Close by is Punakaiki & numerous coastal and forest walks or you can visit an exhibition gold mine or take the Charleston Nile River Forest Train.

Take time out from your journey for a few days, to relax and unwind at Birds Ferry Lodge. We are located 4-5 hours driving time from The Glaciers, Nelson, Picton and Abel Tasman. You will enjoy a tranquil spot with views of Mountains, Ocean and native forest. Guests are often astounded by the remote location yet we are only 15 minutes from "town". No landline, TV, or clock - just a wealth of peace seclusion and beauty.

Lodge guests enjoy sunsets from the heated spa, privately accessed ensuite guest accommodation, refreshments, wireless internet, cooked breakfast. 2 friendly in-house Terriers. Dinners by arrangement, include Quality New Zealand Wines. Home produced vegetables and free-range eggs are used wherever possible. Homeopathic Massage Therapy and Day Spa treatments also available onsite.(appointments seesential)

Ferry Man's Cottage enjoys the same views as the Lodge and is situated at the very end of Birds Ferry Road. Complete privacy, garden bath and all the comforts of Birds Ferry Lodge with your own kitchen and laundry facility. Sleeps 2-4 Cottage tariff includes a gourmet breakfast hamper.

Close to Seal Colony, numerous short and longer walks, jet boating, rafting, glow-worm cave tours, cave rafting, Punakaiki’s ‘pancake rocks’. Easy day trip to Karamea and Kahurangi National Park.