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Lochmara Lodge - Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre


Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound | PO Box 172, Picton, New Zealand

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5 of 5 stars
philtraveller   24 contributions
Bristol UK
Dec 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We visited in NZ's Spring '09, so the area was very quiet... we walked the Queen ChalotteTrack from Anakiwa to Lochmara (one day walking) and then stayed there for two nights. The chef (a proper chef!!) cooked special meals for us fussy vegetarians. The owner talked about how he's built the place up over 16 years from just a small... more

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4 of 5 stars
Crickett28   34 contributions
Worldwide
Aug 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I stayed at Lochmara Lodge on our 3rd night on the Queen Charlotte Track, which I walked and my husband mountain biked. We loved the Lochmara Lodge, it's peaceful surrounds, the art and sculpture trails and the gorgeous view of the bay. As others have mentioned, the private hot tub, free kayaks, hammocks and glowworm grotto make... more

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Allanah Robinson, Marketing Manager

Hi Thanks for the lovely feedback. Just an update - upgrades to local availability means we are now able to offer broadband internet access at the Lodge, with dedicated access for guests. No more slow dial-up connection! Allanah

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5 of 5 stars
gorgeousles   5 contributions
North Island
Jul 9, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

An awesome location, great grounds, fabulous staff, great food. Just an amazing place to spend time. My favourite thing is the hammocks around the grounds, I just didn't want to leave. more

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5 of 5 stars
claramax   8 contributions
sydney
May 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for just one night in a luxury chalet room. The name chalet is a little misleading though, as this is not a freestanding room, rather a room in a larger chalet with multiple rooms. Regardless, we were very happy with the room. It was very spacious and nicely decorated in neutral tones. The bathroom was large and luxurious,... more

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5 of 5 stars
WENDYWOOWU   3 contributions
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Apr 12, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Friends getaway

Arrived after kayaking from Picton. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Our room was wonderful, went on lovely walks around the lodge, chilled out in the awesome hammocks. Food was great and happy hour was wonderful. Thank you for a great stay and help with the kayaks more

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5 of 5 stars
sinbadhunter   3 contributions
Edinburgh
Apr 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We walked into Lochmara Lodge from the Queen Charlotte Track, which took about 45 minutes. It's well worth the walk in though. The place is really amazing set within a beautiful bay. It's really peaceful and although it's a reasonable sized lodge there are plenty of places to get away from it all. There are hammocks and benches all over... more

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5 of 5 stars
srcosta   5 contributions
Sydney
Mar 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We loved our stay at Lochmara Lodge - my husband was worried about three children and no television! but our kids were so busy. The older two kids(aged 8 and 5) went in the (free) kayaks out on the water all the time. The toddler loved paddling in the beach area. The staff at the restaurant were so considerate of... more

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4 of 5 stars
HardCoreAdventurer   7 contributions
Southern California
Mar 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Lochmara Lodge is set in a very beautiful bay, which is accessible by water taxi. The restaurant food was superb and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying in the family chalet, but NOT the Bayview Ensuite. The first night we stayed in the family chalet (#13) and the second night we moved to the Bayview... more

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4 of 5 stars
Giddychick   18 contributions
Shropshire, England
Feb 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed here over Christmas with our 2 children. Apartment was pretty basic with small kitchen area but no cooking facilities or lounge but this was made up for by the fabulous location. Lots of wildlife - birds, alpacas, dog, fish - free use of kayaks to paddle around in - and lots of places to explore and escape. Hot tub... more

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5 of 5 stars
jasminerose09   2 contributions
Wellington, New Zealand
Jan 25, 2009

Lochmara Lodge was absolutely the highlight of our holiday – and we didn’t even stay there! (We would have, but they were full!). Instead we stayed in our boat, and over the course of a few days, we tied up to the visitors mooring and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Lochmara Cafe. Every single meal was divine –... more

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Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound | PO Box 172, Picton, New Zealand