The Lodge at Te Rawa – Pelorus Sound
“Had the best lunch at Te Rawa Lodge. Parked our boat at the jetty and one of the hosts were there to tie the lines and assist us off the boat. Highly recommend this beautiful setting. Delicious lunch and lovely wine, we had the best day. It’s well worth the trip out there.”
If you’re boating out of Havelock Marina this season, be sure to check out the Lodge at Te Rawa!
Nestled amongst native bush in Wilson Bay on the crystal-clear waters of Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound, Te Rawa offers magnificent views in a unique environment. Their motto being if our flag is up then, come on in!
Their waterfront restaurant is open daily from 11am to 8:30pm for visitors and guests. Their menu has an ample selection of seafood dishes to choose from alongside burgers, pizza and steak. If you have had a successful day fishing, they will even cook up your catch whilst you sit back and relax with a cold one.
In need of a coffee fix head over to their coffee shop for a delicious Hummingbird coffee or enjoy a cooling tip top ice-cream or milkshake – especially great for the kids. For convenience, they also offer 91 fuel (the only place in Pelorus Sound where you can fill up) ice, bait and burly bombs.
If you are wanting to stay a bit longer Te Rawa has some great accommodation options including Kererū Cottage their self-contained luxury offering which is perfect for a couple, friends travelling together, or families. The totally private elevated site is 25 metres from the sea and cannot be seen from any other part of the property. A wrap-around deck allows guests to enjoy the sounds of the birds and the sea, and the property features a large outdoor bath in which to enjoy a soak after hiking through the nearby bush tracks, or as a special place to enjoy a glass of wine or read a few chapters of your book. Other lodging options can be viewed here.
Many guests have great memories of going to Te Rawa as kids and experiencing the sheer joy of taking running leaps off the end of the wharf, exploring the beach for jelly fish and crabs or filling pockets with multi-colored sea glass and shells to take home.
Getting there
The Lodge at Te Rawa is located in Wilson Bay, halfway between Havelock (at the head of the Sound) and the open sea of the Cook Strait.
As well as ample parking on the floater, Te Rawa also caters to those who want to moor up offering 8 moorings and a tender to pick you up and drop you back.
No boat, no worries! Book yourself a charter, water taxi or a spot on the Mailboat from our very own Havelock Marina.
If you would like to visit for the day or stay the weekend in an apartment, or on a mooring in your own boat, just call Te Rawa Lodge on 03 5798285, or check out more information on their website
