Stay immersed in native flora and fauna... experience the wild west coast from your doorstep. Beaconstone Eco Stay is ideally located between the Abel Tasman and the Glaciers set on 35 acres of native bush with unobstructed views over the Totara valley and Paparoa National Park. Just 1 km off SH6 but in a tranquil setting with handy access to Punakaiki Pancake rocks, Cape Foulwinds Seal colony, the Kawatiri coastal trail, Charlestons Glow worms, rafting and caving tours. Your accommodation is surrounded by native bush and built with sustainably sourced local native timbers, natural furnishings, solar powered, filtered rain water collection, organic gardens. Beaconstone offers a truly green, off the grid holiday with nature on your doorstep.

Take a short walk through Beaconstones private bush track to wonderful swimming in the clean clear Totara River. Your just minutes to Charlestons caving adventures, glow worms, horse trekking, quiet beaches, retired gold mine, Nile river mouth and the local Tavern, Pizzeria or Cafe. The Cottage (chalet) offers open plan living and modern kitchen facilities. Lounge with open fireplace and large windows for sunset viewing. 2 bedrooms with Californian king beds or singles, made from natural latex and organic NZ wool. Quaint bathroom with shower, bath with bush views, flushing toilet. Eco toiletries, natural linens, towels, robes and firewood provided for your stay. Separate sun-room for morning yoga and views... BBQ area or the sunny deck for your morning cuppa listening to native calls. Unplug and recharge in a peaceful, natural environment. NO TV or internet instead a large library and many games, stereo with bluetooth, CDs, records, tapes and radio... and views. Wi-fi is available at Charleston, just 5 minutes away or Westport with many 5G hotspots, 15 minutes away. For a larger groups nearby is the gorgeous mountain view Hut for 2 adults to book in combination with The Cottage, contact us to enquire availability.

Charleston is 6 kilometers south on SH6 for Underworld Adventures; book a ride on the rain forest train to see an amazing display of glow worms, caving tours and river rafting. Try horse trekking with Dorothee through farmlands and long deserted beaches. Explore the little bays and short coastal walk; visit Mitchel Gully retired gold mine with your torch and explore the tunnels and giant waterwheel; Enjoy a meal at Charleston’s Tavern for a warm friendly atmosphere and local history: dinner or takeaway at Jacks Gasthoff pizzeria; dive into a local wild game pie at the Underworld Cafe, all just 5 minutes from Beaconstone. (wi-fi available) Westport Township is 15 minutes’ drive north; with art galleries, shopping, coal and Pounamu history tours, walking and cycling trails, theatre, sports centre and outdoor water activities.... Try surf lessons at Tauranga Bay, book a relaxing aromatherapy massage, encounter the Seal Colony and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and coastal walk, on your way back stop for 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 our West Coast backyard...vistas, serenity...listen to bellbrds, tui, weka, morepork, fern birds, you may even hear the kiwis......