Last Light Lodge

Last Light Lodge Tuatapere, Southland, New Zealand. Range of accommodation options and on site guests restaurant

The aim is to be as self sufficient as possible over time, to create a warm, happy, safe, affordable, welcoming environment with cafe wine bar, accommodation, gardens and a passion for making life enjoyable, and making this a great gateway to the Fiordland national park and its surrounding natural wonders. Making a place where travelers can relax and meet Kiwis and where kiwis can relax and meet

travelers. With a 500 sq meter cafe/ reception building, 22 rooms containing kitchenette, double bed and a couch bed in most, 2 communal social areas, 5 toilet blocks, 3 laundries, 10 tent sites, 10 camper van sites in spacious grounds and park like settings the complex is a little bit to big at the moment. Given time numbers should grow to a point where it feels vibrant, alive and inviting.

I have 3 kg spare medium large garlic suitable for seed. $50 kg about $3 per head. Red Russian, I also have Prinator but...
25/05/2026

I have 3 kg spare medium large garlic suitable for seed. $50 kg about $3 per head. Red Russian, I also have Prinator but it is a smaller variety small to medium heads. Prinator keeps longer.

Fog is so pretty and serene.
07/05/2026

Fog is so pretty and serene.

In March, I sowed a mixed green crop (mustard, lupin, oats, and radish) after the potatoes. It hit 30cm—mostly mustard (...
05/05/2026

In March, I sowed a mixed green crop (mustard, lupin, oats, and radish) after the potatoes. It hit 30cm—mostly mustard (note to myself)—so today was chop-and-drop time! This adds nutrients and cleaned the soil.

​I drenched it in a homemade cocktail of seaweed, comfrey, and some EM to add and boost the good bacteria and speed up breakdown. To finish, I’ve tucked it in with some "AP Show" horse manure and straw (thank you!) to keep the soil warm, suppress weeds, and build nutrients over winter. Bring on spring planting! :)

Craig is cleaning the edges.

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A boggy patch to be transformed into an edible one, with a little help from our friend :)
05/05/2026

A boggy patch to be transformed into an edible one, with a little help from our friend :)

23/04/2026

Found out the secret to duck love. It’s 10% cuddles and 90% snacks. Living my best life at the lodge today. 🦆❤️

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This years biggest pumpkin form our garden, got them in yesterday luckily as it was a big frost today
23/04/2026

This years biggest pumpkin form our garden, got them in yesterday luckily as it was a big frost today

10/04/2026

Market day today 10am-1pm.

Yummy food, goodies by locals, friendly crowd :)

Our news friends are here! Showing off already 💞
26/03/2026

Our news friends are here! Showing off already 💞

A nice gradient of purple to white potatoes that we are growing (they are crossed over the years) 🤩
26/03/2026

A nice gradient of purple to white potatoes that we are growing (they are crossed over the years) 🤩

Tiny game: guess what is it?
30/11/2025

Tiny game: guess what is it?

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2 Clifden Highway
Tuatapere
9620

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+6432266667

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