Comfortable accommodation surrounded by native bush overlooking Half Moon Bay. Enjoy a bush walk, explore the coastline, take a kiwi spotting tour, indulge in a restaurant meal and drive home in our complimentary vehicle. Just outside your door, you’re sure to meet one of our visiting kākā, kiwi, tūī, kererū and other native birds.
Stewart Island Accommodation
Rakiura Retreat is specially suited to those who love walking, the native bush, the native birds and being close to the beach.
An ideal place to stay for birders, trampers, singles, couples, honeymooners and families wanting a holiday.
The Rakiura Retreat is also ideal for large family birthdays, anniversaries, or Corporate Retreats. Contact us for a group quote, or for more information.
Our roomy, warm and comfortable units include full kitchen and bathroom facilities, super king-size and single beds and a spacious living, dining/kitchen area. Book an Apartment and enjoy the free use of a private car, petrol and your transfers to and from the ferry/flight centre.
- Set in private gardens in native bush
- Comfortable, quiet and restful
- Beautiful views over Halfmoon Bay
- Walking track to Braggs Bay beach
Each unit is fully self-contained with the following:
- Shower with chub and toilet, safety shower mat & seat on request
- Full kitchen facilities including extra appliances
- Super King-size beds can be split
- Single beds
- 2 wall or day beds in each unit
- Cell phone reception
- Free WiFi
- Television
- DVD
- Hair dryer/clock radio
- Electric blanket and hot water bottles
- Fold ups for extras
- All linen and towels provided
- Central Heating
- Tea, coffee (includes plunger), sugar and milk
BBQ available on a deck overlooking the bay with seating and tables. We have those little extras that make your stay memorable like a picnic backpack with a rug for the beach, games and puzzles for children or quiet days.
Groceries for self-catering can be purchased locally at our excellent well stocked 4 Square. There is a good range of restaurants and fish can be caught or purchased and brought home to be cooked. Fish knife and frypan available.
Complimentary Vehicles
Enjoy the exclusive use of a car during your stay. Enjoy a bush walk, explore the coastline, take a kiwi spotting tour, indulge in a restaurant meal and drive home again comfortably after dark. We’ll even throw in the petrol for free!
Rakiura Retreat will remind you of family holidays at the beach, the crib or the bach.
ACCOMMODATION RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.
Valid 1 June 2023 to 31st May 2024
- 1 or 2 bedroom Apartment + Car: From $300 for 2 per night, $50 extra adult, children $25
Tariff includes transfers both ways and the petrol for the car.
- Additional guests $50 per adult
- Continental Breakfast $14 per head
- Weekly rates for 1 & 2 bedroom units $1620 for 2 people
