Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

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Located close to Marahau Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaiteriteri, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is in a rural area and in a national park. SimPit Technologies is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marahau Beach and Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving, horse riding, and ecotours. Visit our Kaiteriteri travel guide
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7197, Kaiteriteri, 21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a forested hill in the background.
    Abel Tasman Coast Track
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A coastal scene with kayaks on turquoise water, a rocky cliff, and dense green vegetation.
    Abel Tasman National Park
    13 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Marahau Beach
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Abel Tasman AquaTaxi
    6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    13 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Woolshed Canaan
    15 min drive
  • Beached Whale Restaurant and Bar
    12 min drive
  • Gone Burgers
    12 min drive
  • The Views
    14 min drive
  • Mango
    17 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, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
    • A reception hall, outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Top notch

Really lovely stay. Beautiful setting, good kitchen facilities. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for Abel Tasman.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Nice host, he was giving very nice tips. Very clean and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Good to relax

Perfect for couples, very clean and nice and no youngsters there... great to relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Merci à Steward pour son accueil et ses conseils
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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La serenite proche de la mer

Un accueil personnalisé….des conseils pour organiser son séjour. Le calme près de Marahau.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschön gelegen, es ist sehr ruhig dort. Tolle Anlage. Die Menschen sind vor Ort alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Kanuka Lodge

Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024