Packages
We have a number of packages to make organising your stay easy. Let us take care of the details so you can enjoy this magical spot.
Celebrating a special milestone or just because you need a holiday, you can book a special package at Awatuna Sunset Lodge.
Whether it’s your birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, or any other event, let Awatuna Sunset Lodge make your stay extra special.
Cook and Stay Package
- Minimum 2 night stay
- 2 nights accommodation
- Drinks and canapes and a 3 course dinner on the first night
- Full breakfast both days
- All of our usual inclusions of a stay at Awatuna Sunset Lodge.
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Enjoy drinks and antipasto and a meet and greet (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available)
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All fresh ingredients are provided
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Make pasta, sauces and tiramisu or pizza and gelato
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Enjoy dinner with the group of your freshly made food. Buon Appetito!
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Recipes emailed after the evening.

TranzAlpine, Pounamu Pathway, Awatuna Sunset Lodge (TPA)
Book your TPA stay with us and receive a further 5% off your accommodation. Total 20% off accommodation when booking direct and the TPA package.
Enter the code “TPA” when booking your accommodation or contact us on explore@awatunasunsetlodge.nz for further information.
Price of accommodation will show and we will contact you with further information and pricing, for the TranzAlpine and Pounamu Pathway
Take, The TranzAlpine, Great Journeys New Zealand!
See, The Pounamu Pathway!
Stay at, Awatuna Sunset lodge!
Choose from TranzAlpine Scenic Plus or regular, Scenic Class travel. P.O.A.
Free pickup and drop off service available to the train station.
Cook and Catch Package
Did you know we catch whitebait in our backyard in Waimea Creek.
Come and join us for a couple of days down at the creek to catch and cook your own whitebait.
For more information contact Elizabeth and Selwyn:
explore@awatunasunsetlodge.nz or
phone: +64 223292450

Pounamu Package
Make your special occasion a memorable one and let us take care of all the details so all you have to do is relax. This will be a memorable, and special indulgent package. Ideal for honeymoons, specials birthdays or anniversaries.
The package includes:
- Two-nights’ accommodation in a King sea view room
- A Pounamu (Jade) heart keepsake valued to $100. An originally designed, locally sourced Arahura River Pounamu by registered artist Margot Jenssen-Hansen
- Drinks and canapes every evening
- Eggs Bene on your first morning or choose from our standard menu
- Full breakfast, Continental and Al A Carte menu on your second morning
- A share-platter for dinner on the first night, a block of Whitaker’s Chocolate, and a bottle of French champagne
- A three-course meal on your second night and a bottle of New Zealand wine
- Unlimited espresso coffee
Price based on two-people $1350
(price valid until 30th April 2025)
Contact us to book or buy a gift voucher for this package
phone: 0223292450
Koru Scenic Tours
Based in Christchurch, Alan from Koru Scenic Tours specialises in private all-inclusive South Island tours for up to six people. Book the three-day West Coast Sampler and spend two nights at Awatuna Sunset Lodge while exploring the West Coast.
Or take the six-day Wild West Coast and explore from Karamea to Wanaka and stay a night with us!
Contact us or Koru Scenic Tours to book your experience.
To book this package email: explore@awatunasunsetlodge.nz or phone 0223292450
