Lochmara Lodge
Marlborough Sounds
Lodge, Wildlife Recovery and Arts Center
Lochmara Lodge
Lochmara Lodge is set on the tranquil shores of the Queen Charlotte Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. The Lodge provides a destination where national and international visitors can learn about, interact with and appreciate New Zealand’s native flora, fauna and art while enjoying a magical Marlborough Sounds escape. The chalets offer great views over the bay, and balconies with outdoor table and chairs. Each chalet is tastefully furnished and showcases a piece of New Zealand art.The units offer a selection of accommodation for family vacations, couples, and budget-conscious travellers. Units open to a shared courtyard with beautiful views of the bay, and provide outdoor seating and private bathrooms. Easily accessible by water taxi from Picton or for people seeking Queen Charlotte Track accommodation, the Lodge is a wonderful retreat with no road access and no TVs – just the pristine bush environment, countless activity options, and colorful native birdlife.
Lodge Facilities
- Guest Laundry
- Non Smoking – All Rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Free Wifi
- Kayaks are free to use.
- Indoor and outdoor games
- Rope swing into the water
- 40 hammocks tucked into the bush throughout the property
- Animal feeding viewing including stingrays
- Gold coin donation to hand feed the native Kakariki’s
- Flying Fox (zip-line) is free for in-house guest
- Bath House and Massage Suite
- 24 hour information desk
- Daily housekeeping
Accommodation
Fantail Family Unit
The family units sleep up to 5 in two rooms. The open plan room has a queen bed, couch (bed settee for additional guests), coffee table, and kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and a microwave (no cooking facilities). A separate bedroom has a single bed and a set of bunks. These units also open to a porch with a shared courtyard that has beautiful views of the bay.
Room Features
- Shower
- In-room heater
- Free WiFi
- Electric Kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator – bar size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Utensils, cups and plates provided
- Courtyard
- Non Smoking
- Opening Windows
- Patio
- Guest laundry facility
- Free use of the kayaks
- Porta cot available (extra fee)
Karikari Chalet
Perfect for the romantic vacation. The open plan room offers elegant decor and opens to a balcony with views of the bay that captures the morning sun.
Room Features
- Shower
- Vanity Basin & Mirror
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Free WiFi
- Electric Kettle
- Refrigerator – bar size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Utensils, cups and plates provided
- Balcony
- Outdoor table and chairs
- Non Smoking
- Opening Windows
- Guest laundry facilities
- Free use of the kayaks
- Room allows for two adults only. No children.
Kotuku Studio Unit
The Kotuku studio unit opens to a porch with a shared courtyard that has beautiful views of the bay. Inside, the unit has a queen bed, single and couch (bed settee) in the same open plan room. There is also a coffee table and kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and a microwave (no cooking facilities). Bathroom has a shower and a toilet.
Room Features
- Shower
- In-room heater
- Free WiFi
- Electric Kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator – bar size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Utensils, cups and plates provided
- Courtyard
- Non Smoking
- Opening Windows
- Guest laundry facility
- Porta cot available (extra fee)
- Free use of the kayaks
Tui Chalet
Tui Chalets are open plan rooms with a queen bed and one single bed, and also offer a sofa (bed settee) and coffee table sitting area. The chalet has a kitchenette and opens to an adjoining balcony with gorgeous views of the bay with outdoor table and chairs.
Room Features
- Shower
- In-room heater
- Hairdryer
- Free WiFi
- Electric Kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator – bar size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Utensils, cups and plates provided
- Balcony
- Outdoor table and chairs
- Non Smoking
- Opening Windows
- Guest laundry facility
- Free use of the kayaks
- Porta cot available (extra fee)
Weka Chalet
Weka Chalets are open plan rooms with a queen bed and two single beds, making them ideal for family groups. The chalet has a kitchenette and opens to an adjoining balcony with amazing views of the bay with outdoor table and chairs.
Room Features
- Shower
- In-room heater
- Hairdryer
- Free WiFi
- Electric Kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator – bar size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Utensils, cups and plates provided
- Balcony
- Outdoor table and chairs
- Non Smoking
- Opening Windows
- Guest laundry facility
- Free use of the kayaks
- Porta cot available (extra fee)
