Nau mai. Welcome.

Escape. Explore. Energise. At Kiwa Eco Escapes. Stay in our cabins, host an event, or explore the natural environment. No rush: tell us what you’re after and we’ll help you plan it.

Illustrated map, not to scale, of the coast north and south of Kaikōura: Kiwa at Mangāmāunu, the Seaward Kaikōura Range to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and Goose Bay to the south.MangāmāunuTe Awa o Te Hā-o-Puku(Hāpuku River)KaikōuraTe Taumanu o te Waka a Māui(Kaikōura Peninsula)Tāhuna Tōrea(Goose Bay)Te Tai-o-Marokura(Marokura's Ocean)Te Moana-Nui-ā-Kiwa(The Pacific Ocean)Ka Whata Tū o Rakihouia(The Seaward Kaikōura Range)Kiwa
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Tap a pin to see the place. Not to scale: we drew it from our front gate. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Te Piringa, a small corrugated iron cabin with a rooftop viewing platform, tussock in front

StaySeaside cabin · The Haven

Te Piringa

A cute little cabin tucked in beside the spa pool, with a viewing platform on the roof looking to the mountains and the ocean. Warm and quaint, with mountain views from your bed and from the outdoor bath and shower.

“This unique stay is incredibly special and relaxing. With ocean views one way, and the Kaikōura ranges on the other, you can’t complain about the location at all.” Lily, Oamaru, NZ

Our cabins

Escape the demands of daily life

Our rustic cabins let you share in the beautiful environment we live in. Book them on Airbnb.

A lit marquee at dusk with guests gathering outside and hills behind
Your events

Weddings, birthdays and gatherings, off the grid

A stunning, off-the-grid setting for weddings, birthdays and special gatherings, framed by mountains, ocean and rustic charm. From "food by fire" receptions to bush walks and coastal adventures, we'll help you create unforgettable moments with whānau and friends.

Every event starts with an enquiry, so we can talk it through with you.

Tiakina te taiao

Cherish the environment

It's important to us that our manuhiri understand the impact of their choice to stay with us, from a social and environmental standpoint.

Please make good decisions when it comes to the products you buy. If they are recyclable, please clean them and drop them into the right bin, and we will take them to the recycling centre ourselves.

If you wish to leave a little more behind to clothe Papatūānuku (the earth mother) and help te taiao, the natural environment, you are more than welcome to plant a native tree (natives only) on the property.

3,000+

native trees planted

Recycling bins on site: please clean and deposit your recycling.

The Kaikōura coastline at dusk, limestone rocks in the sea with the Seaward Kaikōura Range behind

Me he manu motu i te māhanga.

Like a bird escaped from the snare: free.

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