21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, 7197
What's nearby
Marahau Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Abel Tasman Coast Track - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Kaiteriteri Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar - 13 min drive
Thomas Brothers Cherry and Real Fruit Ice Cream Stall - 9 min drive
Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee - 8 min drive
Hooked on Marahau - 4 min drive
Mrs Smiths Cafe & Vegetables - 8 min drive
About this property
Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers
Hostel near Marahau Beach
Located close to Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and Kaiteriteri Beach, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self parking
A bike on site, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Kaiteriteri
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marahau Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Abel Tasman Coast Track and Abel Tasman National Park. Kaiteriteri Beach and Little Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alex
2024/11/30
Top notch
Really lovely stay. Beautiful setting, good kitchen facilities. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for Abel Tasman.
Alex
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Piet
2024/11/18
Great place to stay! Everything was clean and everything you need was available. The host was amazing and took his time to plan our activities with us. Would highly recommend.
Piet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela
2025/1/3
Very Nice host, he was giving very nice tips. Very clean and cosy.
Angela
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia
2024/11/17
Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Markus
2024/3/22
Wunderschön gelegen, es ist sehr ruhig dort. Tolle Anlage. Die Menschen sind vor Ort alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Markus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry
2024/2/9
Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tirina
2022/4/17
Kanuka Ridge Lodge
Great place away from the hustle and bustle of Kaiteriteri. Had everything we needed and close enough for us to visit all the places we had planned e.g. Abel Tasman walks,kayaking, boating. Accomodation very clean and comfortable. Friendly helpful hosts.
Tirina
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barry
2022/2/9
We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2021/4/4
Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2021/1/17
So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matthias, Lünen
2020/3/8
Sehr schöne Lage: Regenwaldfeeling vom Balkon aus, sehr ruhig gelegen, nur Naturlaute; alle Einrichtungen wie unser Zimmer sehr sauber und gepflegt, neuwertige Einrichtung der DZ-Kabinen; sehr günstige Lage zum Besuch des Abel Tasman NP (allerdings Auto empfehlenswert, ca. 7 Fahrminuten bis Marahau mit den Angeboten der Wassertaxis und des Kayaking); ausgesprochen hilfsbereite Vermieter (helfen beim Buchen von Exkursionen); Parken direkt vor dem Zimmer möglich, daher Nutzung des Kofferraums als "Kleiderschrank" möglich (im Zimmer dafür kaum Platz, kein Schrank vorhanden)
Matthias
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Bernard
2020/3/4
My best lodging out of 13 in New Zealand trip
Very nice location for people with a car, closer to Marahau than Kaiteriteri. I loved the set up: Nice and big terrain with lot of trees, small bungalows with 3- 4 rooms each, one bungalow with kitchen and bathrooms , and one with an entertainment room with lot of dvd's . Nice people at reception giving us good advice. Only small negative was that the 2 days we stayed there they had problems with internet
Bernard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2020/3/3
The setting is beautiful if you like being a bit isolated. However, it's only a 5 min. drive into Marahau. The owner,, Stuart is exceptionally helpful when planning your excursions into the park. A sociable place where you can chat with other residents using the communal kitchen and dining room.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2020/3/3
really well priced for a beautiful hostel - we stayed in a private triple room and it was nice to have something to ourselves after staying in shared accoms for so long
the showers and toilets were clean
we didn’t use the kitchen so can’t comment on that but definitely worth staying here
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2020/2/11
Endroit au milieu des bois, très calme, tres propre, et une cuisine super équipée. Le propriétaire est très accueillant. Y aller sans hésiter et à proximité de Abel Tasman
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carol
2020/2/3
Kanuka Lodge
Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Fabian
2019/12/27
Good to relax
Perfect for couples, very clean and nice and no youngsters there... great to relax