Experience off the grid living this holiday surrounded in native forest in the mountain view Hut. The Hut has a gorgeous new kitchen and dining area with mountain and bush views. Lounge with fireplace. Queen bed made from natural latex and organic NZ wool, lovely linens and views from your pillow. Detached area with shower and up the stairs to your eco loo with views. Eco toiletries, towels, robes and firewood provided for your stay. The night sky viewing is wonderful. BBQ area and covered seating surrounded by bush. Hammocks between the trees. Relax on the deck for your morning cuppa listening to native calls. Unplug and recharge in nature. No TV or internet instead books, games and views... at Beaconstone you have private access to wonderful swimming or to the lookout via our bush track. Peace and serenity.

Charleston is 5 minutes south for Underworld adventure caving and rafting; take a ride on the rain forest train to see the amazing display of glow worms. Start of the 42km Kawatiri trail here. Try horse trekking on a long deserted beach; visit Mitchells gold mine with your torch to see gold in tunnel walls; Surf, fish, kayak and swim. Walk beautiful west coast forest tracks. Enjoy a meal at Charleston’s Tavern for a warm friendly atmosphere and local history or dinner at Jacks famous Gasthoff pizzeria; dive into a local wild game pie at the Underworld Cafe, all just 5 minutes from Beaconstone. (Internet available at Charelston). Cellphone service is available at Beaconstone Westport Township is 15 minutes’ drive north; with art galleries, shopping, coal and Pounamu history tours, walking and cycling trails, fishing, boating..... Try surf lessons at Tauranga Bay, book a relaxing aromatherapy massage, encounter the Seal Colony and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse, walk the beautiful bays and then a drink at The Star tavern with beer garden; visit Fox River and Carters beach local artisan weekend markets : all just 15 minutes away. Or simply relax here at Beaconstone, in this West Coast backyard...views, magical night skys, serenity... listen to bellbrds, tui, weka, morepork, fern birds, and even kiwi. ...Check our facebook for local activities and touring information; Beaconstone Eco Stay.