Booking enquiry

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu! We warmly welcome you to visit Te Kōawa.

Interested in visiting us at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu? We are taking bookings for stays from 1st December 2025. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch shortly.

Further information

Arrival and departure

Check-in is available from 2:00pm. Check-out is strictly by 10:00am. Any requests to vary these times must be arranged in advance with the Lodge Manager.

Deposits and Cancellations

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. The balance must be paid in full 7 days before your stay.

Cancellations made:

  • 7-14 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total hire cost is payable

  • Less than 7 days prior: 100% of the hire cost is payable (unless the booking can be replaced).

Cleaning

Groups are responsible for leaving the lodge clean and tidy for the next manuhiri (guests). We provide brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning equipment and supplies. A cleaning checklist is displayed in the lodge and must be followed with all cleaning jobs completed before departure.

A cleaning fee of $100 per hour will apply if additional cleaning is required to the required standard.

Groups are required to bring their own washing up liquid, tea towels, cloths and toilet paper.

Pre-arranged Cleaning contract

A pre-arranged contract clean is available for $400, subject to availability. The contract clean includes cleaning of the bathrooms, vacuuming and mopping of floors, cleaning of the oven/stove, and cleaning of the windows.

Before leaving the Lodge, please ensure that it is left tidy, with all rubbish and belongings removed, and dishes done and put away.

Any soiling that goes beyond what is considered normal or reasonable will result in an additional cleaning fee, which will be charged at a rate of $50 per hour.

What you need to bring

There is no WiFi or shop nearby, so please come prepared.

You will need to bring:

  • Bedding (sheets, pillows, duvets or sleeping bags) and towels. All guests must use a bottom sheet on the mattresses.

  • Tea towels, cloths, dishwashing liquid

  • Toilet paper

  • All food and drink supplies – the nearest shop is in Manapōuri, with supermarkets in Te Anau or Tuatapere

  • First Aid Kit for your group

  • Rubbish bags – all waste must be taken with you when you leave.

  • Firewood - alternatively firewood is available for lodge use at $40 per day (please arrange in advance).

Damages and breakages

Please report any damage or breakages during your stay to the Manager. Repairs will be organised by the Manager. Costs will be charged to the group. We appreciate honesty and care for the facility.

Pets

To protect the surrounding environment and mahinga kai values, no pets are permitted on-site or inside the lodge. We want to protect our wildlife and taonga species on site.

Exceptions may be made only with prior written approval from the Lodge Manager.

Smoking

Te Kōawa is a smoke-free environment. Fire is a significant hazard at the property, and we must take all steps to avoid fire.

There is strictly NO SMOKING in any building, or elsewhere on the property, except in the designated area on the lodge deck. Please use the ashtray provided and respect the lodge and whenua.

Fires

No fires are permitted anywhere on the property except in the logburner in the lodge. Please ensure hot ashes are put in the metal bucket provided until they are completely cold.

No candles are permitted anywhere on the property, inside or outside the lodge.

On departure

Please leave the lodge clean and tidy, with furniture back in the correct place, heating and lights off, windows closed and doors locked. Keys must be placed back in the lock box.

Our environment

We ask you to respect our environment and make sure all lights and heaters are switched off when not in use.

Heating is not to be left on when guests are away for the day, or not in the room.

Please use water wisely and sparingly as we are on a limited supply of rainwater from our rainwater tanks. Water is filtered and treated by UV and is completely safe to drink.

Please take all rubbish with you. There will be a waste disposal fee for any rubbish left behind.

 Header photo: Mānuka flowers. © pluckytree via Flickr.