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Wilderness Stays & Retreats

Unwind in our cozy cabins, gather in our rustic woolshed for meetings or planning sessions.


Cabins, Comfort, Dark Skies


Relax at Puhi Peaks Station with our eco-friendly, off-grid accommodations set amidst stunning mountain landscapes. Choose to stay in our cosy cabins or gather in our rustic woolshed for meetings and planning sessions, all while enjoying the tranquillity of nature. Enhance your experience with our Dark Sky overnight stay, which offers breathtaking views of the stars and the Milky Way right from your doorstep. Immerse yourself in a unique retreat where comfort, seclusion, and the beautiful wilderness of Kaikōura come together.

The Log Cabin


Escape to the rustic charm of our Log Cabin, nestled beside the Woolshed. This cosy retreat sleeps up to 5 guests and features:

  • 2 single beds on the ground floor
  • 3 additional single mattresses on the mezzanine
  • Lighting and heating for a warm and comfortable stay
  • Sheets, pillows, and pillowcases included — bring your sleeping bags or duvets
  • Surrounded by walking tracks and stunning mountain views

The adjacent Woolshed offers shared amenities, including:

  • Kitchen – equipped with all the essentials
  • Large gas BBQ
  • Shower and toilet
  • Dining / Seating areas
  • Crackling logfire – perfect for warming up after a day’s adventures
  • Expansive decking on which to sit, eat and take in the views

Need to Know

Food & Drink

Self-cater in the Woolshed kitchen. Tea/Coffee supplies provided. We have fridge/freezer and containers for food storage, a microwave, hot plates and toastie pie machine. A BBQ is available to use.

The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans.

The water in the Woolshed is UV Triple Filtered and safe for drinking.

Check-In/Out

Check-in from 2:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am.

Facilities

The Log Cabin has lighting, heating, and space under lower beds for storage. Deck seating is available and stored under a lower bed. It utilises our Woolshed for shared kitchen, dining & bathroom facilities.

What to Bring

Sleeping bags or duvets, your own pillow if you wish, personal toiletries, clothing, and food supplies for your stay.

SLEEPS 5 GUESTS

OFF-GRID EXPERIENCE

SELF-CATERING

DARK SKY VIEWS


$200 Per Night
Up to 5 Guests

The Run Hut


Experience authentic backcountry adventure in our off-grid Run Hut . Originally used as a permanent home by a previous landowner, the Run Hut is now a rustic hunter’s cabin set in a 30-acre meadow with sweeping mountain views. Offering basic bunk accommodation for up to 8 guests, the hut provides direct access to pristine waterways and established 4WD *and walking tracks, making it an ideal base for exploring Puhi Peaks on foot or on your mountain bike.

*Please note only our station vehicles are allowed on the 4WD tracks beyond the Run Hut.

  • Sleeps up to 8 (5 bunks in main room, 3 in back room)
  • Wet-back woodburner for hot water and cooking
  • Gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery, and dining table with chairs
  • Shower, bathroom sink, and flushing toilet
  • Short walks to waterways and stunning alpine views
  • Sheets, pillows, and pillowcases included — bring your own sleeping bags or duvets
  • No fridge — bring chilly bins/ice packs for cold food supplies

Need to Know

Food & Drink


Self-cater with full kitchen utensils; no fridge, so bring chilly bins/ice packs.

Check-In/Out

Check-in from 2:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am.

Facilities

Potbelly woodburner providing hot water, gas cooker, kitchen, table and chairs, pots and pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery, shower, flushing toilet. BBQ outside under covered deck.

What to Bring

Sleeping bags or duvets, personal clothing and toiletries, food supplies, and chilly bins/ice packs.

Suitable walking shoes

Bring your mountain bike if you want to explore the tracks.

Please note, only our station vehicles are permitted on the 4WD tracks beyond the Run Hut.

SLEEPS 8 GUESTS

OFF-GRID EXPERIENCE

SELF-CATERING

MOUNTAIN VIEWS


$300 Per Night
Up to 8 Guests

The Woolshed Meeting Room

Elevate your team’s productivity and creativity in our unique Woolshed meeting space, set amidst breathtaking mountain views. Our dedicated mezzanine room combines rustic charm with modern essentials, providing an inspiring venue for meetings, planning sessions, or retreats.

  • HDMI TV screen and whiteboard for seamless presentations
  • Tables and seating for up to 24 people
  • Fully equipped kitchen for convenient self-catering or arranged catering
  • Expansive decking area to soak in natural beauty
  • Wi-Fi is available on request for emergencies or executive access


Take your gathering to the next level with optional overnight stays, guided walks, or hunting experiences tailored to your group’s interests. Recharge, refocus, and achieve your goals at Puhi Peaks Station.

Need to Know

Food & Drink

Use the Woolshed kitchen or request catering; tea and coffee facilities included

Transport

Transfers available from Kaikōura upon request

Facilities

HDMI TV, whiteboard, kitchen, toilet, heating, expansive deck

What to Bring

Presentation materials, comfortable clothing, and any special dietary supplies

UNIQUE VENUE

UP TO 24 PEOPLE

KITCHEN

PRESENTATION FACILITIES

SCENIC VIEWS


$750 Per Day
Up to 24