Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses

Name: Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Address: State Highway 1 at Station Road, Kaikoura, 7371, NZ
Telephone: +6433196559
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 5

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A contemporary eco lodge located on the spectacular Kaikōura coast, South Island, New Zealand. Share your experience
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As a family of architects and builders, we designed Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses to be a contemporary country hotel. Not limiting our design efforts to the building, we also designed and handcrafted - with local wood working friends - the majority of the furniture throughout the Lodge, including the custom designed beds that some guests say are, "the most comfortable beds in the South Island.”

We

began in 2003 with six guest rooms in the Main Lodge and the Olive House. In 2006, we added the five luxury Tree Houses. In 2009 we remodelled the Main Lodge, converting the six rooms into four - two Suites, one Lodge Room, and the Hapuku Room - and also added a lap-pool and sauna.

04/06/2026

Winter wildlife, Kaikōura style 🐋

One of the things that makes Kaikōura so special for our guests is how close nature feels here.

Every season brings something different, but the seals, whales and birds never stop putting on a show.

Kaikoura NZ

28/05/2026

Sometimes luxury is simply having space to breathe, unwind and let the world slow down.

“A really nice place with a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. The hot tubs were a highlight and made it easy to fully unwind.

“Dinner was excellent and perfectly prepared, and breakfast was just as good.

“Everything felt calm, well considered, and unhurried. It’s the kind of place where you slow down naturally and enjoy being present. We would absolutely recommend Hapuku Lodge to anyone looking for comfort, quality, and relaxation.”

Thank you for sharing your experience, we’re so glad you left feeling refreshed and restored. 🌿

📍 Kaikōura, NZ

21/05/2026

✨ Introducing the team who shape your Hapuku stay.

Fernando Campos is our Head Chef, and his style is to blend classical techniques with Kaikōura's finest seasonal produce. He has created a dining experience that feels truly rooted in the surrounding environment.

A natural fit: With over two decades in professional kitchens, Fernando’s journey has taken him through a range of culinary environments. With our focus here on local ingredients and a close-knit team, it’s the perfect place for him to lead a kitchen grounded in purpose and collaboration.

Fernando's local tip: "Grab a beer at The Pier and enjoy the great view."

14/05/2026

Chasing waves around New Zealand for the World Surf League Corona Cero Pro? 🏄

Make sure Kaikōura is on your list. If you can’t fit it in this time, book now for next year. Think good waves, slow mornings, and somewhere to reset after a long session.

Just north of town, the breaks around Hapuku have something for everyone. From cruisey peaks to long rides, it’s the kind of coastline that delivers consistent waves and space to explore.

A winter surf & stay experience at Hapuku is not to be missed.

09/05/2026

When Mother’s Day feels this good…

Wherever you are, we hope you’re having the perfect day.

06/05/2026

A new chapter begins at Hapuku.

We are temporarily closing until September as we embark on a significant refurbishment of our shared guest spaces.

This is the start of a new chapter for the lodge. One that will enhance how guests gather, relax, and connect, while staying true to everything that makes Hapuku unique.

Over the coming months, we’ll be reshaping and refining these spaces, and sharing more of the vision along the way.

We look forward to welcoming you back in spring to experience it all.

24/04/2026

Are you heading to New Zealand for the World Surf League Raglan Corona Cero Pro? Don’t stop there. 🏄

Head south to Kaikōura for a truly epic experience with raw coastline, uncrowded breaks, and waves for every level.

From cruisey peaks at Ocean Fun Reefs to long right-handers at Mangamaunu, the coastline around Hapuku offers space to breathe and a pace that slows everything down between sessions.

It’s the kind of spot you hear about from other surfers and wish you’d added to your trip.

📸 Bare Kiwi, Jake Wilton, Kaikoura NZ

19/04/2026

✨ Introducing the team who shape your Hapuku stay.

Joe is our Grounds & Maintenance Manager, bringing a deep sense of stewardship to everything from native trees to guest comfort.

A life outdoors: With a natural curiosity, hands-on skillset, and passion for the environment, Joe’s work spans sustainability projects to maintaining the lodge’s surroundings. Hapuku offered the chance to bring it all together in one place where the land, the craft, and the purpose connect. And there’s always surf on the horizon.

Joe's local tip: "Visit Blue Duck Scientific Reserve, the harmony of old-growth forest and diversity of native trees is truly humbling."

11/04/2026

✨ Guest review.

“This is one of the best places we have ever stayed. The views from the room were breathtaking, and the entire experience felt very special.

“The team went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.

“Dinner was beautifully prepared and thoughtfully presented, and breakfast was equally enjoyable.

“Even with a short stay, Hapuku Lodge left a lasting impression on us.”

Thank you for sharing your experience. ✨

📍 Kaikōura, NZ

03/04/2026

👉 Weekend plans:

Delicious seasonal flavours.

Carefully crafted dishes.

Relaxed atmosphere.

Confirmed. See you at Hapuku.

Kaikoura NZ

Address

State Highway 1 At Station Road
Kaikoura
7371

Telephone

+6433196559

Website

http://www.hapukulodge.com/

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