How to find us

Manakau Lodge Kaikoura accommodation is located just outside Kaikoura in a rural area called Hapuku, on the on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Loved by New Zealanders and travelers from across the world, we look forward to welcoming you to our 5 star holiday accommodation Kaikoura for a memorable luxury stay. 

Manakau Lodge
198b Parsons Road, Kaikoura 7371, New Zealand

There is a "Manakau Lodge" sign at the driveway entrance. The driveway is fairly long, and has a 90 degree bend to the left about halfway along, take this left-hand bend and drive another 250 m to the end, past a shed and you will see the lodge and carpark straight ahead. There is an accessibility carpark right by the front door.

 

How to find us

Driving Distances and Times to Manakau Lodge

Christchurch Airport - 192km (2:15)

Blenheim - 121km (1:25)

Picton Ferry - 150km (1:50)

Nelson - 236km (2:50)

Arthur’s Pass - 316km (4:00)

Greymouth - 342km (4:15)

Hanmer Springs - 147km (2:00)

Akaroa - 271km (3:40)

Lake Tekapo - 412km (5:00)

 

Directions

From Christchurch and the south: take State Highway 1 north, to Kaikoura. Continue on through Kaikoura towards Blenheim and Picton. 6.5km from the town limit, just after Hapuku School, turn left into Parsons Road (blue sign). Continue on approximately 2km. The entrance driveway to Manakau Lodge is signposted on your right, just after the wooden bus shelter. At the bottom of the driveway, keep left, and you will see the Lodge up ahead of you.

From Picton, Blenheim and the north: take State Highway 1 south. Approaching Kaikoura, the coast road turns sharply inland at Hapuku. After crossing the Hapuku River bridge, continue for approximately 3km and then turn right into Parsons Road (if you see Hapuku School on your left, you have gone too far). Continue on approximately 2km. The entrance driveway to “Manakau Lodge” Hapuku Kaikoura accommodation is signposted on your right, just after the wooden bus shelter. At the bottom of the driveway, keep left, and you will see the Lodge up ahead of you.
 

ABOUT US

“Manakau Lodge” is a NZ owned business providing accommodation in Kaikoura and is the trading name of a partnership.