About Awatuna Sunset Lodge

Kia Ora, thanks for stopping by.

Owners Elizabeth and Selwyn have worked in tourism and accommodation for the past 10 years.

After two years travelling around New Zealand in a 9-metre bus searching for the ideal property, we found and purchased Awatuna Sunset Lodge in November 2019. The sea views took our breath away and we could see so much potential in the property and grounds.

The house was purpose-built as a Lodge in 2006. We spent two months renovating the property and working on the gardens before opening on 6th January 2020. We renamed the property Awatuna Sunset Lodge after the fabulous sunsets that can be viewed from the lodge.

 

Elizabeth and Selwyn standing on Awatuna beach

Selwyn is a mechanic by trade and has worked in many fields including being a tour guide where he really enjoyed helping people to bungy jump. Selwyn also took quad bike and coach tours and enjoys teaching people about the local area.
After spending two years travelling around New Zealand in a 9-metre bus searching for the ideal property to set up as an accommodation business, we found and purchased Awatuna Sunset Lodge in November 2019. The sea views took our breath away and we could see so much potential in the property and grounds.

Selwyn wearing a cap looking at the camera

Selwyn

Selwyn is a mechanic by trade and has worked in many fields, including being a tour guide where he really enjoyed helping people to bungy jump. He has also led quad bike and coach tours and enjoys teaching people about the local area. Using these skills, he takes guests on rides across Waimea Creek to the beach in our amphibious vehicle, ‘Radar’.

 

Selwyn wearing a cap looking at the camera

 

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, a former Registered Nurse, grew up and worked in her family’s cafe business in Sydney, Bar Coluzzi. She has held a number of senior management roles and won numerous awards for her social, business and environmental work, including being a finalist in Wellingtonian of the Year.

With a service and hospitality background, we pride ourselves on providing a warm and friendly stay. We invite you to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy your time at Awatuna Sunset Lodge.

We have travelled extensively throughout New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. This means that if you’re looking for hidden gems, we’ve probably got a few to share. And, we are always happy to share our local knowledge with visitors 

We look forward to welcoming you.

Selwyn & Elizabeth