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Call me crazy, but I had to go down to the creek o Call me crazy, but I had to go down to the creek on the first day of whitebaiting.  I caught about a dozen before the rain got the better of me 🤣
#whitebaiting 
#whitebait 
#fishingintherain 
#whitebaitonthemenu
Winter hit and just on the second last day. #hail Winter hit and just on the second last day.
#hail 
#thunder 
#rain 
#windy
A rainy drive home #arthurspass #rainyday #homewar A rainy drive home
#arthurspass
#rainyday
#homewardbound
Another trip to Christchurch across Arthur's Pass. Another trip to Christchurch across Arthur's Pass.
Winter on the West Coast, NZ 😍 #winter #winter Winter on the West Coast, NZ 😍
#winter 
#wintersun 
#westcoastnz 
#westcoastholidaysnz 
#awatunasunsetbeachholidays
Filming the spectacular waves this morning and a T Filming the spectacular waves this morning and a Tui decided to fly by and land in our cabbage tree. Being territorial,  it shooed off the blackbird and sang me a song. Did you know Tui have 2 vocal cords to make these beautiful sounds
#tui 
##birdsong 
#waves 
#sunnywinterdays 
#awatunasunsetlodgewinterholiday 
#anotherdayinparadise
Another stunner this evening. Winter on the West Another stunner this evening.  Winter on the West Coast? Absolutely! Book your stay now
www.awatunasunsetlodge.nz 
#winterholidays 
#sunsetoverthesea 
#sunsetsky 
#awatunasunsetlodgewinterholiday
#awatunasunsetlodgeculinaryholidays
We are thrilled to announce we have won the Boutiq We are thrilled to announce we have won the Boutique Hotel of the Year – West Coast 2025 in the International THA, Travel and Hospitality Awards. 
 Many thanks to our amazing staff that went beyond to help us last season❤️. Thank you to our guests for our nomination and great reviews across numerous sites and to THA.

Dear Elizabeth and Selwyn,
It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier, and I’m delighted to formally congratulate Awatuna Sunset Lodge​ on being selected as the winner of Boutique Hotel of the Year – West Coast in this year’s Travel & Hospitality Awards.
Following a rigorous review process, our judging panel was particularly impressed by your outstanding guest experience, attention to detail, and consistently high customer feedback. Awatuna Sunset Lodge​ stood out not just for its quality, but for the care and authenticity you bring to every stay.
Selwyn had an active day riding part of the @westc Selwyn had an active day riding part of the @westcoastwildernesstrail, then we had lunch at the @westcoasttreetopwalk he did the zipline from the 40 metre Tower 😮. I was too scared to do it. Should I try to overcome my fear of heights again?
#zipline 
#cyclinglife 
#westcoastwildernesstrail 
#westcoastnz 
#burgers 
#purenz
Just loving these beautiful winter's days #westco Just loving these beautiful winter's days 
#westcoastwintersun 
#awatunasunsetlodge 
#sunsetoverthesea 
#wintersun 
#wintersunshine
From moon set to sunset, today has been an unbelie From moon set to sunset, today has been an unbelievably stunning day 🥰
#sunsetsky 
#sunsetoverthesea 
#sunsetlovers❤️ 
#seaview 
#westcoastholidaysnz
It's nice to wake up early to this view, it's goin It's nice to wake up early to this view, it's going to be a spectacular day ☀️
#fullmoon 
#moonoverthesea 
#goodmorning
Selwyn is well into the painting now. I have to s Selwyn is well into the painting now.  I have to say that painting a room is a great way to spring clean 🤗
Foraging our dinner #foraging #nativefood #backy Foraging our dinner
#foraging 
#nativefood 
#backyardforaging 
#veganfood 
#natureprovides 
#awatunasunsetlodgeculinaryholidays
Gotta love a a West Coast winter 💛#wintersun # Gotta love a a West Coast winter 💛#wintersun 
#sunsetoverthesea
#sunsetsky
#spatime 
#jacuzzi 
#relaxingafterwork 
#awatunasunsetlodge
While the paint was drying today, we decided to go While the paint was drying today, we decided to go for a drive to the Wild West. That's right, we went to Cowboy Paradise for lunch as we had heard it was under new management. Kelz is doing an amazing job bringing Cowboy Paradise to the next level, getting it ready for the West Coast Wilderness Trail season. Make sure you stop here for some food or better still, if cycling the whole track, stay the night. Come by bike, horse, or car and experience this great place.
#wildwest
#horseriding
#horselife 
#dogslife
A morning walk down the backyard to Waimea Creek # A morning walk down the backyard to Waimea Creek
#awatunasunsetlodge 
#whitebait 
#sealovers 
#creek 
#bestseaviewsnewzealand 
#bestbackyard 
#purenz
Tonight's beautiful sunset doesn't depict what's h Tonight's beautiful sunset doesn't depict what's happening after the earthquake in Russia and the current tsunami threats around the Pacific.We're expecting strong currents and surges around 3 am. Keep safe, everyone ❤️.
#sunsetoverthesea
#earthquake 
#tsunami
It's a great day to stay indoors. #rain #weather It's a great day to stay indoors. 
#rain 
#weather 
#winterrain 
#wildweather 
#rainstorm
No wonder we feel like we're always on holiday 🥰 ☀️ 🌊
#sunsetsky 
#sunsetoverthesea 
#cloudlovers 
#sea 
#sealovers 
#seaview
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Awatuna Sunset Lodge
1209A Kumara Junction Highway

+64  022-3292450

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Entree

Garlic & Herb bread

$8.00

Fresh made bread roll with garden picked garlic and herbs

Soup of the Day

$18.00

Homemade soup served with a homemade dinner roll.

Whitebait Taster

$24.00

Try an entree-sized traditional whitebait pattie from our own Waimea Creek, cooked in our free-range fresh-laid egg and served with lemon from our tress, salad, and a freshly-made slice of white bread. Instructions on how to eat this sarnie (Kiwi slang for sandwich):

  • Take 1/2 slice of freshly baked white bread
  • Spread Westgold butter on bread
  • Place whitebait patties on bread, and add a dash of salt to taste (optional)
  • Squeeze fresh lemon on patties
  • Place the second half piece of bread on top.
  • Pick up your sarnie and eat, delicious................



Mains

Cotoletta di Pollo (Chicken Schnitzel)

$42.00

Free-range Chicken  with our homemade breadcrumbs  served with handcut potato chips/fries and garden salad and Elizabeth's chargrilled capsicum (peppers) and chili sauce.

Fish of the day

$43.00

 Local West Coast market-fresh fish grilled and served with seasonal vegetables and lemony, garlic Greek potatoes. You may even see the fishing boats on the horizon while dining.

Fish- Baked Mediterranean Style

$43.00

Fresh Westfleet Fish baked in a tomato, onion and capsicum sauce. Served with seasonal vegetable.

Fish- Homemade crumbs

$40.00

Fresh, local Westfleet fish, crumbed in Elizabeth's homemade breadcrumbs. Served with handcut chips/fries cooked in olive oil and garden salad

Lamb Shank (GF) (Minimum 2 orders please)

$45.00

New Zealand Lamb shank, slow-cooked in a red wine gravy, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Please pre-order the day and we have a minimum of 2 orders as we slow cook them all day.

Lasagne

$39.00

Home-made beef Lasagne. Elizabeth's freshly-made pasta, freshly ground rump steak and Elizabeth's homemade sauce with seasonal vegetables

Moussaka (vegetarian) GF

$40.00

Homemade Moussaka with potato, eggplant, zucchini, and onion, in a fresh tomato sauce, and bechamel sauce. Contains dairy. Served with a Greek salad (vegetarian, GF)

Pasta of the Day – minimum 2 orders

$39.00

Elizabeth's freshly-made spaghetti, fettuccini, or gnocchi and sauce served with seasonal salad. The daily special pasta and your choice of the following sauces:

  • Napoletana -fresh tomato sauce, basil and garlic
  • Arrabbiata - fresh tomato sauce and chilli (hot and spicy)
  • Carbonara - eggs, pecorino and pepper -No Cream!
  • Amatriciana - fresh tomato sauce and pancetta
  • Cacio e pepe - pecorino cheese and pepper
  • Aglio e Olio - garlic, extra virgin olive oil, hint of chili and pepper
  • Putanesca - chili, anchovies, black olives, capers and fresh tomato sauce
 

Vegetable Stack with Quinoa Rice (vegan, GF)

$38.00

A roasted vegetable stack of potato, pumpkin, kumara, capsicum, mushrooms, and red onion served with quinoa rice and a tomato and red wine relish.

Venison Saltimbocca

$45.00

Italian- Kiwi Fusion. Grass-fed venison cooked medium rare wrapped in prosciutto crudo (Italian cured bacon), on a bed of caramelized red onions in a balsamic and gin jus served with mashed potatoes and roasted kumara and horopito green beans (other seasonal vegetables may be substituted).

Whitebait Pattie

$38.00

Whitebait we catch in our backyard in Waimea Creek. Traditional, West Coast whitebait pattie, served with Elizabeth's freshly baked white bread, hand-cut fries, one of our freshly laid free-range eggs, lemon from our tree, and local Westgold butter. Served with a side salad. Our land-to-plate dining at its finest! Instructions on how to eat this sarnie (Kiwi slang for sandwich):

  • Take 2 slices of freshly baked white bread
  • Spread Westgold butter on bread
  • Place whitebait patties on bread, and add a dash of salt to taste (optional)
  • Squeeze fresh lemon on patties
  • Place the second piece of bread on top.
  • Pick up your sarnie and eat, delicious................


Side Dishes

Greek Salad

$14.00

Traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capsicum, feta cheese, olives, mint, and homemade Greek dressing.

Green Salad

$12.00

Garden-fresh vegetables and herbs in a homemade Italian dressing.

Hand-Cut Fried Chips

$10.00

A serve of fresh-cut agria potato chips/fries cooked in extra virgin olive oil.

Seasonal Garden-Fresh Vegetables

$10.00


Desserts

Affogato

$18.00

A shot of espresso coffee, home-made ice cream, and a shot of Kahlua

Chocolate and Cheese Platter

$28.00

Share-platter. A selection of chocolate, cheeses, nuts, and relishes served with homemade crackers and vegetable sticks.  GF option available

Elizabeth’s Gelato

$12.00

2 Scoops of Elizabeth’s home-made gelato (check our daily flavours). Made with either fresh fruit or herbs grown onsite and the finest natural ingredients.

Lemon Delight

$16.00

A shot of limoncello and a scoop of refreshing homemade lemon gelato

Sticky Date Pudding

$18.00

Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and served with ice cream and fresh whipped cream.

Tiramisu (GF)

$18.00

Homemade gluten-free savoiardi, Italian sponge biscuits, dipped in espresso coffee and Kahlua, topped with mascarpone cheese and cream and chocolate

Warm Chocolate Fudgy Brownie And Homemade Ice-Cream

$18.00

Served with a scoop of Elizabeth's vanilla gelato  

Warm GF Chocolate Fudgy Brownie And Homemade Ice-Cream

$18.00

Served with Elizabeth's homemade vanilla gelato. Gluten and flour free.

Drinks

WinesPer GlassPer Bottle
Red – Merlot or Pinot Noir$14.00$52.00
White Wine$13.00$48.00
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SparklingPer GlassPer Bottle
French ChampagnePer GlassPer Bottle
Deutz (200 mls)$25.00
Veuve Cliqcuot$130.00
BeerPer GlassPer Bottle
Local Apple Cider$10.00
Local Craft Beer$10.00
Steinlarger Classic$9.00
Non-alcoholicPer GlassPer Bottle
Coke (Classic or sugar-free)$5.00
Ginger beer/Diet Ginger Beer$5.00
Lemon, Lime & Bitters$5.00
Old Fashion Lemonade$5.00
Orange or Apple Juice$4.00
Coffee
Americano
Cappuccino
Chia Latte
Espresso
Flat White
Hot Chocolate
Iced Coffee or Chocolate$8.00
Latte
Long Black
Mocha
Vienna Coffee

Almond or Soy Milk $0.50 extra