Beaconstone Eco stay is ideally located on 35 acres between Abel Tasman and The Glaciers with unobstructed views over the Totara valley and Paparoa National Park. Native west coast wildlife right on your doorstep. The Cottage offers open plan living and modern kitchen facilities. Lounge with open fireplace and large windows for sunset viewing. Separate sun-room for morning yoga and more views... 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. BBQ area surrounded with bush or the sunny deck for your morning cuppa listening to native calls. Unplug and recharge in nature. NO TV or internet instead a large library and many games, stereo with bluetooth, CDs, records, tapes and radio and views...

Charleston is 5 minutes south for Underworld adventure caving and rafting; take a ride on the rain forest train to see the amazing display of glow worms. Go horse trekking through farmlands and long deserted beaches. Explore rugged bays and bush tracks; visit a retired gold mine with your torch and explore the tunnels and the giant waterwheel; Enjoy a meal at Charleston’s Tavern for a warm friendly atmosphere and local history or dinner at Jacks Gasthoff pizzeria; dive into a local wild game pie at the Underworld Cafe, all just 5 minutes from Beaconstone. Westport Township is 15 minutes’ drive north; with art galleries, shopping, coal and Pounamu history tours, walking and cycling trails, fishing, boating..... Try surf lessons at Tauranga Bay, book a relaxing aromatherapy massage, encounter the Seal Colony and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse, walk the beautiful bays and then 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 this West Coast backyard...serenity, listen...bellbrds, tui, weka, morepork, fern birds, kiwi...... ...Check our facebook for local activities and touring information; Beaconstone Eco Stay.