Lodge Services & Activities

* - Denotes additional cost. Price on request.
All activities subject to season and weather.

Self-Guided Kayaking

We have several kayaks which we make available for guests to use on the numerous waterways that meander through the property to the sea.

Bush and Nature Walks

Ferntown Lodge has some of New Zealand's finest virgin lowland totara forests. Protected by QEII Covenants.

Whitebaiting (in season)

At the mouth of the Aorere River, Ferntown Lodge is perfectly situated for some of the best whitebaiting around.

Gold Panning*

Golden Bay has quite the history with the gold mining days and, while the big rushes of the 1800s are long gone, there is still gold to be found and fun to be had. The Aorere area had some of the largest finds in the country. And, in fact, because of this, Collingwood very nearly became the capital of New Zealand.

River Swimming

In the summer, the Aorere River is wonderful for swimming. Swim in the water right outside the lodge or drive up the valley for some of the popular local swimming holes with their deep pools and big rocks for jumping off.