Welcome to the Last Light Lodge, Tuatapere, Southland, New Zealand!
The lodge and camping ground are closed from the 22nd April to the 23rd October 2024.
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 Zealand’s last town to witness the sunset right on the edge of Fiordland National Park. The Lodge is near by a beautiful ancient forest of podocarp and beech trees and 1km from the Hump Ridge Track office. Nestled amidst mountains, rainforest, rivers, bush and farmland, your ideal nature escape!
Come 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
The Lodge will be closed from 22nd April until 23rd October 2024.
$160 for 2 guests per night
($100 for 1 guest per night)
Super king bed or 2 super single beds, smart TV, kitchenette,
shared bathroom with other rooms, wifi, heaters
$35 per site for 1 adult
$20 per extra adult
$10 per extra child
(max of 5 guests per site)
Private gardens, communal kitchen, shared bathroom unlimited shower, wifi
$30 per site for 1 adult
$20 per extra adult
$10 per extra child
(max of 5 guests per site)
Private gardens, communal kitchen, shared bathroom unlimited shower, wifi
Availability
- Fully equipped communal kitchen.
- Bathrooms with hot showers, toilets, hair dryer.
- 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 meals—a definite treat! Take the opportunity to bring home a taste of our goodness – 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 and online too.
All produce is grown organically in a permaculture style.
We use our produce in all our meals.
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