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Questions about your stay?
We'd love to help. For bookings, accommodation enquiries, or anything relating to your visit, please email Lisa & Dave at stay@te-akatreehouse.co.nz
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Phone: Lisa 02041215822 Dave 02041000100
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Yes. There’s a large-screen TV in the main Treehouse, connected to our Wi-Fi and set up with Chromecast and Netflix. So if you feel like settling in for a movie night among the trees, you absolutely can. And if there’s a Warriors game, rugby match or something else you really don’t want to miss, you can cast from compatible streaming apps on your own device. Because reconnecting with nature doesn’t necessarily mean missing the game.
Yes. The treehouse is equipped with quality coffee-making facilities. If you’d like to explore locally, Reefton is home to excellent cafés, and we recommend trying beans from West Roastery — a local favourite. (See our dedicated blog on coffee and local recommendations for more detail.)
Mobile coverage can be limited depending on your provider and is often patchy within the treehouse. WiFi is high speed Starlink, but many guests choose to disconnect and enjoy the environment. WhatsApp is recommended to communicate with your hosts when you are on the property.
The treehouse is equipped for year-round comfort. There is a wood fire inside & underfloor heating in the bathroom. Winter stays are cosy and well-suited to the setting.
Yes. The main treehouse is designed for adults, with a separate bunkhouse available for children over 12 years old and non-mobile infants/babies. The bunkhouse / sleep treehouse is also suitable for another couple or friends. The property is in native bush with elevated structures, so supervision is required at all times.
Yes. The treehouse includes a full kitchen, bathroom, heating, quality bedding and all essentials for a comfortable stay. You can cook for yourself or pre-order meal options.
We recommend sturdy footwear suitable for uneven terrain, particularly if you plan to explore the walking tracks, tunnels, wetlands or Golden Gully. The West Coast weather can change quickly, so a rain jacket and warm layers are advised year-round. For glow worm and tunnel experiences, covered shoes are essential.
Yes, Lisa and Dave live on the wider property. However, the treehouse is positioned privately within the forest, separate from the main residence. Your stay is fully private, and you won’t see other guests. The owners are available if needed but respect your space.
Yes — with appropriate footwear. The West Coast climate is part of the experience. The sauna is especially good on cooler or wetter days.
Yes. The raised structure allows safe access across the wetlands in most conditions.
You can explore independently, or guided experiences are available by arrangement. Low-light conditions are required for the best viewing the more easily accessible glow worm dell. There is a glow worm tunnel on site which is a guided experience only.
Let us take care of it. We’ll light the sauna, drive you there in the Te Aka Jimny (aka Jimmy), and have refreshments and fresh towels ready. Just ask about adding this to your stay.
The Nelson Creek Pub is a few minutes away for meals. Reefton township is about 45 minutes from Te Aka and offers cafés, a bakery, takeaway options and 2 small supermarkets for essentials. For a wider range of groceries, Greymouth is around 20 minutes away. We recommend arriving with supplies if you plan to self-cater — or pre-order a meal kit for convenience.
Yes. Each season offers something different — long summer evenings, crisp winter skies, moody spring rivers and rich autumn colours.
Absolutely. For a proper local West Coast pub experience, there are a few country pubs within easy reach of Te Aka, including our local Nelson Creek Hotel, or nearby Ikamatua Hotel and Ahaura Hotel — great spots for a classic Kiwi pub meal and a bit of local character. A little further afield, Reefton has several cafés, pubs and places to eat along Broadway, including Nourish Reefton at the historic Wilson’s Hotel, serving restaurant meals, bar food and coffee. For the widest range of cafés, restaurants and takeaway options, Greymouth is the larger centre nearby and has plenty to choose from. We always recommend checking current opening hours before heading out, particularly with some of our smaller rural spots.
Yes. Reefton Distilling Co. is around 45 minutes away and offers tastings and cellar door experiences.
Right here in Nelson Creek, you’ll find local favourites including the Tailrace Walk, Colls Dam Walk and Callaghans Track, where native forest, old gold workings and the historic suspension bridge make for a pretty special wander. You can also explore Te Aka itself on our guided property walk, discovering the regenerating rainforest, wetlands and remnants of the land’s gold-mining history. Further afield, there’s Coal Creek Falls in Rūnanga for an easy waterfall walk through native bush, or the Paparoa Track if you’re looking for something bigger — one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, crossing rainforest, limestone landscapes and the Paparoa Range. There are so many tracks tucked throughout this part of the West Coast, so just ask us if you’d like a recommendation based on your time, fitness and the weather. You can also check out our blog and Explore Nearby pages for more ideas and recent articles on what to do around Te Aka.
Te Aka is approximately 45 minutes from Punakaiki and the famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
Yes. The upgraded driveway provides safe access for standard vehicles year-round.
Yes, there is a 2 night minimum stay requirement.
Check in from 3 p.m. & check out by 11 a.m. - late checkouts can be arranged, please inquire.
CANCELLATION: Within 30 days of arrival: 50% charged. Within 7 days: 100% charged.
The ultimate West Coast escape — off-grid, indulgent, unforgettable. Your space to rest, reconnect, and explore untamed wilderness.