Only 45 minutes easy drive from Christchurch City, you can explore and enjoy the varied natural coastal environment of Banks Peninsula from this superb beachfront ocation. THE LOCATION Accessed via Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass or Lyttelton tunnel, Moananui Lodge is situated on the waterfront at the midpoint of Purau Bay amidst a generous, landscaped, securely fenced coastal garden, two kilometres beyond Diamond Harbour. Wander over to the water’s edge and the shelly beach, merely a stone’s throw away from the decking! THE HOME With commanding views from every window, this two storey tastefully decorated home with its extensive decking with barbeque. With its new extensive verandah roof, you can enjoy more time outdoors for a bit of shade when required and to sit out even on rainy days ! The lodge has a very spacious interior living area with a log fire and electric heating if needed , A new 65 inch tv with Sky TV and dvd player and a cricket and petanque set, indoor games and a library of books help in providing good leisure time to relax. A New interior decoration has been carried out. Extensive new vinyl planking includes the bathroom, kitchen and dining whereas new carpet has been laid throughout the rest of this superb two storey dwelling. New curtaining & blinds, great framed wall pictures throughout of nz birds and baches as depicted by NZ artists really enhance your stay. Appliances & furniture have been upgraded or replaced giving the interior of the house a crisp fresh modern look. With its well equipped kitchen with excellent dining facilities, there are two bathrooms and the extensive sunny decking with outdoor furniture make this home extremely comfortable. The three spacious bedrooms feature a king, a queen, a double and two single beds. Enjoy the changing views of craggy mountains and seascapes from dawn to dusk and a stunning night sky free of city reflection and street lights. THE SURROUNDINGS Purau Bay is a wide, safe swimming, sheltered beach popular with yachties and all manner of water sports. Frequent ferries from Diamond Harbour take you to cafes, and sightseeing and to explore walking tracksat historic Port Lyttelton and its well known Saturday Farmers Market aceesde by frequent ferries from Diamond Harbour only 3 minutes drive from Purau Bay. Book a harbour cruise, watch and swim with dolphins or explore historic and scenic Quail Island. Cool off in the sea at a variety of beaches and there is endless scope for walking and cycling. Drive further afield to explore beaches at the more remote Camp Bay with the best sandy beach in Lyttelton Harbour and boogie in the surf! A pleasant easy walk to historic Ripapa Island & its adjacent sandy swimming beach or to Port Levy or visit Diamond Harbour, Church Bay and Charteris Bay via a great clifftop track. A lovely challenging golf course with wonderful views, horse riding, tennis courts, picnicing and a variety of bush tracks can be enjoyed at Orton Bradley Park. Drive to Port Levy saddle to tramp to the highest point on Banks Peninsula, Herbert Peak / Te Ahu Patiki, 920m, with its stunning 360 degree panoramic views over the peninsula, then continue to Mt Bradley or return to the lodge to relax and enjoy its comfort and tranquillity. A day trip to Akaroa is a top idea about an hour and a bit scenic drive via Gebbies Pass. On the way visit Birdlings Flat beach for a refreshing beach walk with sometimes big seas & search for gemstones or take a rod and try your luck at surf fishing. Call in at popular Little River Store for great food & coffee or an icecream and browse through their always changing Art gallery. . Nearer Akaroa over the hill is Barrys Bay cheese factory, grab some offcuts for a great yummy cheese board. Check with owner to visit and look through his Akaroa holiday home while you are in Akaroa, for another holiday stay idea! SPECIAL CONDITIONS at Moananui Lodge PURAU Weekends: Two nights minimum stay. Long weekends: Three nights minimum stay. Easter: Four nights minimum stay. Rates vary depending on time of year, length of stay and number of guests. From May, Moananui Lodge is available for 3 to 6+ months full rental. This also applies to La Vie En Rose Cottage, Akaroa. Conservative and careful use of Water is to be observed throughout the year, especially during summer months as Moananui Lodge relies as all Purau residents and holiday home owners, on its rain fed water tank. Guests are encouraged to bring their own drinking water to supplement the household supply. Pets on holiday can be discussed with owner. Many Kiwi holiday homes such as this one require guests to leave interior and exterior of house in the same clean and tidy condition as they enjoyed on their arrival. A checklist of house rules is provided in the Moananui Lodge booklet which is emailed to guests once fees are paid in full. Entry is from 2pm and vacating on the final day is by 12 noon. This holiday home works on a ”bring your own linen basis” as set out in the booklet. Hired linen sets can be made available if required at $35 per bed used.