A family full of architects and builders, we designed Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses to be contemporary country accommodation. 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. This includes the beds that some guests say, “are the most comfortable beds in the South Island.” In 2003 we started with six guest rooms in the main lodge and the Olive House Apartment. In 2006 we added our five tree houses. We can now host up to 35 guests.

The well-appointed guestrooms of the main lodge consist of 3 king and 3 queen rooms.

The Olive House is a two-story building located 80 meters from the main lodge.

Nested 30 feet (10 M) above the ground in the canopy of a native Kanuka grove, each Tree House has spectacular views of Kaikoura's dramatic mountains and surf-washed Pacific coastline.