Kowhai Lane Lodge
The Lodge is situated in private gardens only 4 or 5 minutes stroll from the village centre and waterfront, a home away from home for your Island experience.
While in the past we have accepted whole of house bookings we regret that this is no longer possible.
All rooms have ensuite facilities so you won’t be queuing for the bathroom. Three are king double or twin and the fourth is a queen.
There is lots of room for all with both large lounge and dining room. . The kitchen is well appointed with all modern conveniences, including a dishwasher. And there is a guest pantry !!
Kowhai Lane Apartment
The Apartment on the ground floor is ideal for a couple It has a kitchen/dining room plus bedroom with king double/twin and a large ensuite
Automatic central heating throughout keeps the outdoors at bay on the chillier days. (No coal fires or range to struggle with). Electric blankets ensure a great sleep on the coolest of nights.
Walking the tracks ???…… Kowhai Lane has secure lockers for your gear if staying before and after your hike. And we’ll drop you off at track start… no charge
We have instant online booking
Your Hosts Iris, Anne & Peter are fully vaccinated against Coronavirus
tait@sailsashore.co.nz
Please note both Sails Ashore and Kowhai Lane Lodges are three nights minimum stay . Our booking system may not cope with a single guest for the Guided Walk and Road Tour. If not we will refund the appropriate tariff. There will be no hidden extras as all taxes, GST, VAT, “Resort Fees” etc are included in the tariff.
Some international bank transfers now attract a significant surcharge of as much as 15%. In some cases this has been deducted from the payment we receive, and the payor was not aware that this was happening.. As you will imagine this does not fill us with cheer and joy, and until we have this clarified we will not accept international bank transfers unless the full invoice amount is received…. please contact us as required.
Tui Room is ensuite with king double bed and electric blankets. It is centrally heated 24/7 and has harbour views.
Kereru (Local Maori called them “Kukupa”) are our large native pigeon
Tui, Kereru, Piwakawaka and Kiwi Rooms share the kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as a laundry.
Kereru Room is ensuite with King twin bed and electric blankets . It is centrally heated 24/7 and has a harbour view
Kereru (Local Maori called them “Kukupa”) are our large native pigeon
Tui, Kereru, Piwakawaka & Kiwi Rooms share the kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as a laundry
Piwakawaka is our queen room. Ensuite, with electric blankets and centrally heated 24/7, it has a garden view
Piwakawaka is the Maori name for our fantail bird, and means “Dancing Canoe
Tui, Kereru, Piwakawaka and Kiwi Rooms share the kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as a laundry
Kiwi Room is ensuite, with king double bed and electric blankets. Centrally heated 24/7 Kiwi room is garden view.
Kiwi are our native bird emblem, and can occasionally be heard calling from Kowhai Lane
Tui, Kereru, Piwakawaka and; Kiwi Rooms share the kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as a laundry.
Our Apartment is the lower level at Kowhai Lane. It has two rooms plus ensuite, and has a king double bed .with electric blankets and is centrally heated 24/7 with a garden view.
Kowhai Lane Apartment is Disabled Access
Kowhai Lane Lodge is 3 night minimum stay ….. Our tariff includes a 4 hour “Sails” Guided Tour of Ulva Island and a “Sails” Island Life Scenic Road Tour
As we generally restrict party size to a maximum of 6 you will be really involved. The local walks are a relaxed way of exploring the forests and beaches the community nestles amongst.
We include Complementary transfers from plane and ferry on arrival and departure on the Island. And we’ll take you on a short orientation “Tiki Tour “. But please do note if coming by ferry that wharf parking is limited, and also delays in unloading luggage from the ferry can result in significant time delays, sometimes as long as 45 minutes from arrival to collecting your luggage. So while we will pick you up we do ask that you phone us on 03 219 1151 once you have your luggage in hand.
Kowhai Lane is your ideal base to explore the Island. “Get your bearings” with a “Sails” Scenic Road Tour . “Sails” party sizes are small and guests enjoy complimentary transfer plus a discount off the listed price.
Cancellation Policy
longer than 60 days of arrival date………………10% forfeit of total tariff
8 to 60 days of arrival date………………………… 33% forfeit of total tariff
within 7 days of arrival date…………………….. 100% forfeit of total Tariff.
However for the period December 20th to January 10th
and all other Public Holidays no refund, unless we can rebook those dates.
Any postponement by the client is entirely at the hosts discretion
As both plane and ferry are subject to adverse weather (not often but it CAN happen)
We Strongly recommend Covid Friendly travel insurance.
Any cancelled booking we are subsequently able to fill will be refunded in full less 10%.
If a guest cancels a booked activity…………..No refund
If we cancel a booked activity…………………..Full refund
Our Guests enjoy a 10% discount when flying with
Stewart Island Flights.
If you wish to enjoy this please email Flights direct once confirmed with us
Do not use their online booking system as it does not cope with the discount.
phone +64 3 218 9129
email them info@stewartislandflights.co.nz
Air New Zealand has direct flights, Auckland to Invercargill
Check their website for details
Stewart Island Flights has a connection departing Invercargill 1330.
We will meet you on arrival whether by Plane or Ferry, and take you on a short orientation "Tiki Tour" before getting you settled in.
and when you depart we'll take you back to plane or ferry. BUT, as Real Journeys have changed their morning departure to 0730 with check in 0700 at the latest we may not be able to assist at this time. And if luggage is not checked in it may not be taken, and have to wait for the next sailing.
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