Where We Stay
This allows us to carefully match each journey with the most suitable style of accommodation, ensuring comfort, character and a genuine connection to the landscape and local community.
From luxury retreats nestled within native surroundings, to lodge-style stays with expansive coastal outlooks, centrally located bases for easy exploration, and thoughtfully designed self-catering options — every stay is selected to complement your overall experience.
Our collaborative approach provides flexibility, exclusivity and access to accommodation options not typically available through a single provider, allowing us to curate journeys that are both seamless and highly personalised.
The result is a stay that reflects the spirit of the islands — beautifully rugged, authentically raw and exceptionally comfortable.
Where You’ll Stay
Kopi Bush Retreat
Nestled within tranquil native bush on the Chatham Islands, Kopi Bush Retreat offers an exclusive luxury escape in a truly private setting. Thoughtfully designed with architectural flair, the retreat blends comfort and sophistication with the natural beauty of Rēkohu. Ideal for small groups and specialty tours, guests enjoy spacious living areas, quality furnishings and a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by birdsong and native flora. Kopi Bush Retreat provides a refined yet relaxed island experience — beautifully secluded, authentically local and perfectly suited for those seeking something truly special.
Awarakau Lodge
Perched to capture sweeping ocean views, Awarakau Lodge offers a premium island stay combining comfort, space and uninterrupted coastal scenery. This lodge-style property provides a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, ideal for guests seeking privacy and a sense of escape.
With expansive outlooks, quality furnishings and generous living spaces, Awarakau Lodge is perfectly suited to small groups and discerning travellers wanting an elevated Chatham Islands experience. Here, you’ll wake to vast skies and the rhythm of the sea — immersed in a setting that is both beautifully rugged and exceptionally comfortable.
Hotel Chathams
Located in the heart of Waitangi, Hotel Chathams offers comfortable, convenient accommodation with sweeping views across the harbour. As one of the island’s most established properties, it provides a welcoming base from which to explore the Chatham Islands.
Guests enjoy well-appointed rooms, on-site dining featuring fresh local produce and seafood, and easy access to key island attractions. Perfectly positioned and locally owned, Hotel Chathams delivers genuine island hospitality in a relaxed coastal setting — an ideal base for discovering Rēkohu.
Owenga Container Cottages
Situated in the peaceful fishing village of Owenga, this unique self-catering cottage offers a relaxed coastal escape just 200 metres from the sea, with stunning ocean views right at your doorstep. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living and dining spaces, and cosy sleeping areas — perfect for families, friends or small groups wanting an independent island experience.
Here you can enjoy the tranquil rhythm of island life, take peaceful walks along the shore, cast a line for fishing off the rocks or simply unwind with a morning coffee while watching the tides roll in. With free parking, internet access and a setting that perfectly blends comfort with nature, Owenga Container Cottages provides a wonderfully authentic base for exploring the remarkable Chatham Islands at your own pace.
Flowerpot Bay Lodge
Escape to one of the most remote and extraordinary places in New Zealand with a stay at Flowerpot Bay Lodge, located on Pitt Island — just a short scenic flight or boat journey from the main Chatham Island.
Perched above the bay and just metres from the beach and wharf, this boutique lodge offers a truly unique experience where comfort, hospitality and raw natural beauty come together. With panoramic ocean views, thoughtfully designed rooms with private balconies and warm, home-style hospitality, Flowerpot Bay Lodge is a destination in itself.
Your stay includes exceptional home-cooked dining showcasing fresh, locally sourced produce, allowing you to experience the flavours of the islands in an authentic and memorable way.
Beyond the lodge, a wide range of activities are available, tailored to your interests. Explore Pitt Island through guided walks, 4WD tours, fishing charters, bird watching and nature experiences — all led by knowledgeable local hosts who bring the island’s stories, history and environment to life.
This is a place of remarkable contrasts — dramatic coastlines, rare birdlife, untouched landscapes and the unique distinction of being among the first places in the world to see the sunrise each day.}
Accessible by plane or boat, Flowerpot Bay Lodge can be experienced as a memorable day tour or as a 3-night add-on to your Chatham Islands itinerary — offering a deeper connection to this remote and captivating part of the world.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation or something truly off the beaten path, your time here will be nothing short of extraordinary.
