Guestbook for Kotuku Lodge: Beach House
Okarito, West Coast, Kotuku Lodge's "Gonfishn Beach House" is a minute walk to the wild beaches of the Tasman Sea and the inland waterways of Okarito Lagoon-a peaceful refuge to base yourself while exploring the nearby Glaciers and...
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“Dear Paula & Swade, Many thanks for your warmth and kindnesses. This is paradise—thanks for sharing it. (Canada)”
“When we decided to come to New Zealand there wa only one place I knew I wanted to visit: Okarito. I had read “The Bone People” and loved it and had an instinct that I should come here. I was right. We both (me and my husband) fell in love with Okarito. Thank you for making it possible for us to see the amazing lagoon and so early in the morning!! The cottage has been breat as well, we didn’t expet anything like it! This will definitely be the highlight of our trip. You made our honeymoon perfect. Thank you very much! (Finland) Note from Paula: Samuli wanted to photograph the mountains and birds in early morning light so we arranged a 6:30 AM departure for a 2 hour tour on the lagoon – beautiful sunrise!”
“What a peaceful wee place, so much to do, great walks and a highlight was the boat trip on the lagoon with Swade and Paula. We saw many birds! Weather was so warm and calm and it was fun to watch the whitebaiters!! We will be back – this house is great! thank you….Lake Hawea & Auckland, NZ”
“A great place to stay after Swade’s excellent boat trip. Our second visit to Okarito and not our last!...Dunedin, NZ”
“This is definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited in New Zealand. Very nice walk (be careful of the seals!) and the kiwi tour was amazing!! Thanks…PS. good view of the stars!! ...Netherlands”
“Nice to catch up with your wilderness knowledge again Swade, loved the boat trip and really appreciated the silence here.”
“We had a great stay – it was lovely waking up to the bellbird singing outside and the walks and excursions were fantastic. Thanks! (NZ)”
“Another wonderful few days in Paradise. So relaxing and now we have recharged batteries. Thanks for a very special and memorable time. (Australia/NZ)”
“A very special retreat – with great looks at Kiwi and then three Bitterns! Too short a time in this lovely spot. (USA)”
“Top spot, all home comforts, spacious. Excellent Kiwi Tour and saw 4 Kiwis. Lovely trip on Okarito Lagoon, great shots of Kotuku (white herons), Tui, etc. (Australia & NZ)”
“It has been lovely! Beautiful location and so handy to the glaciers without the hectic atmosphere! “
“What a treat!! We’ll spread the word! (New Zealand)”
“Wonderful Beach House – we are re-energizing ourselves and enjoying the solitude. A nice reprieve from driving! (USA)”
“Thank you very much, so delighted we found this hidden gem! (Ireland)”
“Fantastic! Really enjoyed staying here, wish we had more time to stay longer. Boat trip was great, thank you very much! (England)”
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“Had a wonderful time. Boat trip was brilliant – saw so many birds. Went on kiwi tour and saw 1 pair and 1 single kiwi and heard more – brilliant. House was lovely and everyone so friendly. Thanks so much Paula & Swade. (Scotland)”