Holiday houses in Lake Kaniere

Joy on Jollie - Your home away from home

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Charming, contemporary home in the heart of Hokitika. Just a 3 min drive away from amazing restaurants, cafes, bars, and jade Shops. Perfect for a weekend getaway, business trip, staycation, work-from-home alternative, or cozy home base while exploring everything Hokitika has to offer such as a visit to the Hokitika Gorge, West Coast Wilderness trail, Treetop Walkway, and many more. Free WIFI, Free Sky, indoor-outdoor dining. BBQ grill.

Value · Family · Hospitality

Tūhua Dry Retreat at Hans Bay, Lake Kaniere

Unwind in this tranquil and stylish cosy cabin, situated next to the household garage. Just a five-minute walk away is the stunning Lake Kaniere, and a ten-minute cycle takes you to the West Coast Wilderness trail. The local town of Hokitika is only a 20km drive away. This newly built cabin boasts a queen bed, private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with a cooktop, oven, microwave, small fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Escape to the serene wilderness and relax in this idyllic retreat.

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Revell Street Cottage

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! A super cute and cosy 1930s cottage. Situated literally a stones throw from the beautiful Hokitika river and popular cycle trail. Only a mere 3 minutes stroll to witness Sunset Point's stunning sunsets! Soak up the picturesque views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook and the untamed Hokitika beach. The CBD is a short 2 minutes walk where you can immerse yourself in local cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, craft galleries, copper, gold, glass and pounamu studios.

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Hokitika Haven

Relax in our 1 bedroom apartment with large open plan kitchen, dining & living area. Bedroom has a queen bed & also a single bed. Heat pump, gas powered hot water along with Sky TV, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Wifi. Smart TV gives you access to online content as well as Netflix plus more. 50 inch Smart TV's in both the lounge and bedroom. 2 minute stroll to the Glowworm dell in one direction and the beach in the other direction. Easy, flat walk to town approx. 1.5km away. Private parking.

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Beak of the Moon, Arthur`s Pass

Welcome to our brand new mountain house in Arthur`s Pass Village. Situated in a private and secluded spot it offers stunning views of some of the local peaks and is also set among mature beach forest. Enjoy the sense of being in backcountry with all the modern conveniences and luxuries of a new home. Open plan dining, living and kitchen space with feature cathedral ceiling, skylights, log burner and bench seat. Separate bunk room, mezzanine master, tiled bathroom and outdoor deck.

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The Nest at Hurunui Jacks (outdoor bath & firepit)

So much more than a place to sleep - toast marshmallows around a private fire, take a bike on the West Coast Wilderness trail, kayak on our little lake! The Nest is a stand alone self contained unit with outdoor bath/shower, close to but separate from the main house. Set on 15 acres of private land, Hurunui Jacks has the Nest and a glamping tent nestled in beautiful West Coast native bush. A small private lake, historic water race & the Kaniere River are on your doorstep.

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River & Trail Camping Pod

Secluded & cosy ‘off-grid’ Eco camping pod overlooking the Hokitika River, right next to the West Coast Wilderness cycling trail. Located in a private setting you have the space to yourselves. Equipped with an outdoor hot shower, camp style kitchen with running water. There is no power or wifi so you can enjoy the natural surroundings. So sit back and enjoy the glorious West Coast sunsets. Located only 3km from Hokitika town and beach and 3km from the airport.

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Hokitika Hideaway

Relax and unwind with the whole family at your Hokitika haven. Lovingly built in 2023, this house is modern but homely. The house is uniquely situated in Kaniere, Hokitika - 600 metres to the Wilderness Bike Trail, walking tracks and 5 minutes drive to the township. A private backyard overlooks neighbouring farmland and native birdlife, flaxes and pungas to the north. Enjoy sitting outside and watching the Tui's eating the flax seeds in season.

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Dreamy mountain views & star gazing at Outside Inn

This property has all the benefits of a rural getaway while remaining a convenient distance to key attractions such as the beautiful Hokitika Gorge and the West Coast Wilderness Trail. This former DOC hut has been relocated and completely refurbished to provide a cozy weekend retreat. The cabin features a fully mesh-enclosed porch to enjoy the amazing unpolluted starry skies without the bugs. A perfect base to enjoy your West Coast adventures.

Value · Location · Sleep quality

Mamaku Hideaway - with outdoor bath

Nestled in native bush, Mamaku Hideaway is a private one-bedroom tiny home for two. Relax with full kitchen, bathroom, and a large covered deck. Cozy up around the fire pit and make some s’mores. With a secluded outdoor bath surrounded by bush views, and private short walking tracks through ferns right on your doorstep. Just 5 minutes from town, yet a world away - your perfect retreat in nature.

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Drifting Sands - Beachfront Retreat Jacuzzi & Fire

Where the majestic Southern Alps meet the wild West Coast, Drifting Sands offers something truly extraordinary, a rare ocean-to-alps escape that captures the raw beauty of New Zealand's untamed coastline. With dramatic mountain peaks as your backdrop and endless beach stretching from your doorstep, this isn't just accommodation - it's your gateway to adventure. One night is never enough.

Family · Location · Heating

Fairhaven Farm House

Our sunny, clean, self contained house is set on a deer/beef farm with stunning views of the Southern Alps, a 5-10 minute drive to the Hokitika Gorge and 20 minutes to Lake Kaniere. It is the perfect location for exploring our little patch of paradise including the Wilderness Trail, Tree Top Walkway and local attractions.

Family · Value · Bathroom