Beaconstone Eco stay is ideally located on 35 acres set 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 Mountain view Hut boasts fabulous views from your comfy queen bed; made from natural latex and organic NZ wool. Indoor table for dining, or beside your hut covered outdoor seating area surrounded by native flora and fauna. BBQ and equipment, all you need for your kiwi cook up. Chill in the hammocks between the trees listening to native calls. Across from your Hut, your kitchenette with small fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, teas and coffee. Your spacious shower room, vanity and up the stairs to your marvellously clean composting loo with fabulous views. No tv or internet, unplug and recharge in nature.

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; wake early and return day trek to Bucklands Peak for views over the coast and Mt Cook....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.