Wilson Bay · Te Hoiere
The lodge at the edge of the sound.
A small stay in native bush on clear, sheltered water, reached only by boat.
- Six self-contained stays
- No road — arrive by water
- Up to 25 guests in the whole lodge
The place
Wake to the sea, and the birds in the bush.
Te Rawa sits in Wilson Bay, among the sheltered bays of Te Hoiere / Pelorus Sound. There is no road to the door. You arrive by water, and the day opens onto emerald water, native bush, and a deck of your own.
Spend the day on the bay, walk into the hills, or do very little at all. Kayaks, a waterfront sauna and a grill by the water are here if you want them. Meals are yours to make — there is no restaurant.
Six places to stay
Somewhere to land.
Bellbird, Tui and Kingfisher for couples. Kereru, with its own hot tub, for a family. Weka and Fantail upstairs in the lodge for small groups, or the whole lodge for up to 25.
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Bellbird
A one-bedroom hillside apartment above Wilson Bay, joined to Tui, with a covered balcony and views across the sound.
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Tui
A one-bedroom hillside unit beside Bellbird, with a covered balcony over the bay and a fold-out for a third guest.
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Kereru Cottage
A private two-bedroom cottage above the water, with a bright lounge, a wrap-around deck and its own hot tub.
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Kingfisher
A one-bedroom unit right on the water, with a balcony and the bay outside the glass.
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Weka
A two-bedroom apartment on the upper floor of the main lodge, with a covered balcony above Pelorus Sound.
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Fantail
A two-bedroom waterfront apartment for up to six, with a balcony, a wood burner and the bay below.
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The whole lodge
All six stays in one booking, for up to 25 guests. Te Rawa, the bay and the jetty, for everyone you want to bring.
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No road. Just the water, the bush, and time.
The days
The sound does most of the entertaining.
Getting here
Havelock first. Then the water.
The last part of the journey is the start of the stay. Book your stay, then let us know how you would like to arrive, and staff will meet you at the dock.
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Drive to Havelock
A small town on State Highway 6, between Blenheim and Nelson. Picton, Blenheim and Nelson are each under an hour away.
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Cross the water
From the marina, take a water taxi, the mail boat, a charter, or your own boat. Helicopters and a short flight are options too.
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Step onto the wharf
Staff meet you at the dock in Wilson Bay and help you settle in. Ask us if you would like help arranging the crossing.
Plan your stay
Pick your dates and book direct.
Every stay has live prices and availability online, with a two-night minimum. Questions first? Email or call, and we can help arrange the boat across.