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The Old Slaughterhouse Traveller's Lodge

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Unique self-catering lodge located on a hillside 100m above the Tasman Sea, 25 min. north of Westport. Surrounded by native bush, simply sit back and relax, take in stunning views of the Tasman Sea, observe Hector dolphins and enjoy stunning sunsets.

$160
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
Inside cabin
Inside cabin
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Double room
Double room
Triple/twin room
Triple/twin room
Sunsets from the veranda
Sunsets from the veranda
The Lounge
The Lounge
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
Sea view from veranda
Sea view from veranda
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
Inside cabin
Inside cabin
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Double room
Double room
Triple/twin room
Triple/twin room
Sunsets from the veranda
Sunsets from the veranda
The Lounge
The Lounge
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
Sea view from veranda
Sea view from veranda
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
The Old Slaughterhouse Lodge
Inside cabin
Inside cabin
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Double room
Double room
Triple/twin room
Triple/twin room
Sunsets from the veranda
Sunsets from the veranda
The Lounge
The Lounge
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
Sea view from veranda
Sea view from veranda

About

Perfectly located between Westport and Karamea, The Old Slaughterhouse offers ready access to beautiful beaches, rivers and native forest. During your stay, visit the spectacular limestone Oparara arches in Karamea, explore the region's mining history by visiting the Denniston Plateau or go for a walk on the lovely Charming Creek Walkway, one of the South Islands top five short walks. Perfect stay before or after biking/walking The Old Ghost Road. Lodge only accessible via a 10 min. walking track up the hill (reasonable level of fitness required), luggage transport by arrangement. Facilities include 3 double rooms and 2 triple rooms (can be booked as twins). Shared bathrooms, kitchen for self-catering and cosy lounge in main building.

Location

Highway 67, Dean Creek, Hector, New Zealand
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