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.
Welcome to The Last Light Lodge, where comfort meets nature in the heart of Tuatapere. Our charming lodge features 21 cozy rooms and a grassy camping area, all set amidst lush native gardens.
Enjoy delicious meals at our restaurant, where we use fresh, organic produce from our own gardens to create memorable dining experiences.
Located at the edge of Fiordland National Park, Tuatapere is New Zealand’s last town to see the sunset, offering a stunning backdrop of mountains, ancient forests, and rivers. We’re just 1km from the Hump Ridge Track office. This makes us an ideal base for your outdoor adventures.
We’re a family-run business dedicated to making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Come experience our little piece of paradise and let us help you make the most of your time here.
Craig, Violaine and 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 restaurant. licensed bar.
- 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 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 new comfortable and modern 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 – owner, chef, gardener, handyman -, his partner, Violaine – guests manager, gardener -, their son Max – self-appointed chicken chaser-, and the remarkably versatile Sandra – cleaner, waitress, gardener.
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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