Last Light Lodge

Last Light Lodge

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9 Camping Grounds

1 Tuatapere

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Last Light Lodge

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Location

South IslandSouthlandTuatapere

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Coordinates

-46.1262778995745

167.675321006775

Latitude
-46.1262778995745
Longitude
167.675321006775

Reviews

    • GREAT PLACE.
    • Very good spot, lovely staff and facilities.
    • Nice place and clean.
    • Don't miss this place!
    • A good choice for a stop in Tuatapere.
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  • 5.0/5

    Amazing campsite, lovely people and a beautiful garden.

    The breakfast was really good and the facilities are really clean. We definitely recommend!

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    Wietse's avatar

    Wietse

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    GREAT PLACE.

    Lots of room, not too pricey & has all the amenities you need. Big kitchen, great showers ($2), washing machines + dryer. Owner was lovely the place is like a cute little farm. Recommend highly!!!

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Elena's avatar

    Elena

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just popped in for a coffee.

    05/03/20

    Excellent cup of joe. Friendly staff. Really cool spot. Kitties roaming around. A small stage in the main lodge/cafe as well with instruments, not sure how often they do live music. Unfortunately we couldn't stick around. Wifi works.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    kit's avatar

    kit

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Don't miss this place!

    Stayed 2 nights at an unpowered sight (14$ per person per night, 2$ for shower, 3$ for laundry, free wifi) and enjoyed it very much. Great atmosphere, lovely relaxed place, very friendly and helpful stuff. The lodge offers board games, TV, comfortable sofas and a big and well equipped kitchen.

    And don't miss the Cafe, which is part of the campground! Excellent food, music and service, homegrown vegetables (loved the tomatoes).

    All in all: Highly recommended, A++++++.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Marty's avatar

    Marty

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very good spot, lovely staff and facilities.

    Showers require coins which we were provided at check in for free. There is a pub/restaurant on site which does great food so we enjoyed a night off cooking.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Kiwi's avatar

    Kiwi

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great place, Nice private sites, birds singing, friendly staff - whats not to like :-) Their cafe has lots to offer of coffee choices, milkshakes, muffins etc.

    Also dinner and breakfirst offering - really Nice!

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Thomsen Family's avatar

    Thomsen Family

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    We were attracted to this place because of high ratings of Last Light Lodge.

    Yes it's a nice place with very hospitable staff, but that alone may not warrant a 8, 9 or even 10 stars. We gave it 7 out of 10 and that is not a bad score, because 'you can't just provide the "pro' s" without the "con's". A couple of positives are already above. Here are some more. The food from the home grow produces in the cafe is original and good. We also were lucky to be entertainment by local musicians while dining. No the flip side of the coin... The bathroom is shared between male and female and I noticed a mum wating for her teenage daughter. She felt uncomfortable as a guy had a shave in the same room. Mmmm not so good. The shower required $2 but then you have to figure out hou to get through it in 3 minutes. My expectation is when paying for a serviced side you don't want the stress to rush trough the most relaxing activity namely your daily shower. Some reviews praised the good prices for the service at the cafe and the camp fees. I found then reasonable but not a bargain. The common facilities are OK but an update on appliances (heaters) wouldn't do any harm for good house keeping. Overall I can enjoyed our 2 night stay and can recommen it.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Karl Ohm 's avatar

    Karl Ohm

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Wonderful little gem of a campground!

    We came based on the reviews and it did not disappoint. Cute little restaurant and cafe at reception where they sold fresh produce from their garden. Kitchen was a good size and only gave them a 9 instead of a 10 as the bathrooms only have 1 male and 1 female stall in them ( but they do have 2 separate facilities so plenty of space during our stay).

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    S Becker's avatar

    S Becker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Based on the many great reviews we decided to stay for one night.

    When we arrived it was clear to us that we would extend our stay for two nights. This place is by far the best that we have seen during our two months in New Zealand! Lovely hosts, great food (cookies, cakes and on Sunday's bread) and drinks, organic veggies (awesome price), clean facilities and the price was outstanding. We paid 32$/night for 2 adults for a powered site which was only 6$ more than a scenic DOC but there was a lot more to get. A great spot to relax from all the driving and definitely worth more than a quick stay for the night. Highly recommend this last light of New Zealand!

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Definitely a highlight of the trip for us.

    The site might be out of the way but the restaurant, campsite, beaches, and caves nearby make it a worthwhile destination.

    The restaurant boasts homemade foods, jams, organic produce, a variety of wines and beers, batista coffee. If you're not up for that there are barbecues, a well stocked kitchen, or the local Four Square. The kitchen is well equipped and clean. Also the toilets and showers are in good condition (coin operated showers, they can give you change at the cafe).

    The tent sites are large and separated from each other by trees and bushes. Powered and unpowered sites are close to all the facilities.

    Try the jam!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing campsite, lovely people and a beautiful garden.

    The breakfast was really good and the facilities are really clean. We definitely recommend!

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    Wietse's avatar

    Wietse

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    GREAT PLACE.

    Lots of room, not too pricey & has all the amenities you need. Big kitchen, great showers ($2), washing machines + dryer. Owner was lovely the place is like a cute little farm. Recommend highly!!!

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Elena's avatar

    Elena

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just popped in for a coffee.

    05/03/20

    Excellent cup of joe. Friendly staff. Really cool spot. Kitties roaming around. A small stage in the main lodge/cafe as well with instruments, not sure how often they do live music. Unfortunately we couldn't stick around. Wifi works.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    kit's avatar

    kit

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    We were attracted to this place because of high ratings of Last Light Lodge.

    Yes it's a nice place with very hospitable staff, but that alone may not warrant a 8, 9 or even 10 stars. We gave it 7 out of 10 and that is not a bad score, because 'you can't just provide the "pro' s" without the "con's". A couple of positives are already above. Here are some more. The food from the home grow produces in the cafe is original and good. We also were lucky to be entertainment by local musicians while dining. No the flip side of the coin... The bathroom is shared between male and female and I noticed a mum wating for her teenage daughter. She felt uncomfortable as a guy had a shave in the same room. Mmmm not so good. The shower required $2 but then you have to figure out hou to get through it in 3 minutes. My expectation is when paying for a serviced side you don't want the stress to rush trough the most relaxing activity namely your daily shower. Some reviews praised the good prices for the service at the cafe and the camp fees. I found then reasonable but not a bargain. The common facilities are OK but an update on appliances (heaters) wouldn't do any harm for good house keeping. Overall I can enjoyed our 2 night stay and can recommen it.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Karl Ohm 's avatar

    Karl Ohm

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Don't miss this place!

    Stayed 2 nights at an unpowered sight (14$ per person per night, 2$ for shower, 3$ for laundry, free wifi) and enjoyed it very much. Great atmosphere, lovely relaxed place, very friendly and helpful stuff. The lodge offers board games, TV, comfortable sofas and a big and well equipped kitchen.

    And don't miss the Cafe, which is part of the campground! Excellent food, music and service, homegrown vegetables (loved the tomatoes).

    All in all: Highly recommended, A++++++.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Marty's avatar

    Marty

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very good spot, lovely staff and facilities.

    Showers require coins which we were provided at check in for free. There is a pub/restaurant on site which does great food so we enjoyed a night off cooking.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Kiwi's avatar

    Kiwi

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great place, Nice private sites, birds singing, friendly staff - whats not to like :-) Their cafe has lots to offer of coffee choices, milkshakes, muffins etc.

    Also dinner and breakfirst offering - really Nice!

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Thomsen Family's avatar

    Thomsen Family

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Wonderful little gem of a campground!

    We came based on the reviews and it did not disappoint. Cute little restaurant and cafe at reception where they sold fresh produce from their garden. Kitchen was a good size and only gave them a 9 instead of a 10 as the bathrooms only have 1 male and 1 female stall in them ( but they do have 2 separate facilities so plenty of space during our stay).

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    S Becker's avatar

    S Becker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Based on the many great reviews we decided to stay for one night.

    When we arrived it was clear to us that we would extend our stay for two nights. This place is by far the best that we have seen during our two months in New Zealand! Lovely hosts, great food (cookies, cakes and on Sunday's bread) and drinks, organic veggies (awesome price), clean facilities and the price was outstanding. We paid 32$/night for 2 adults for a powered site which was only 6$ more than a scenic DOC but there was a lot more to get. A great spot to relax from all the driving and definitely worth more than a quick stay for the night. Highly recommend this last light of New Zealand!

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Definitely a highlight of the trip for us.

    The site might be out of the way but the restaurant, campsite, beaches, and caves nearby make it a worthwhile destination.

    The restaurant boasts homemade foods, jams, organic produce, a variety of wines and beers, batista coffee. If you're not up for that there are barbecues, a well stocked kitchen, or the local Four Square. The kitchen is well equipped and clean. Also the toilets and showers are in good condition (coin operated showers, they can give you change at the cafe).

    The tent sites are large and separated from each other by trees and bushes. Powered and unpowered sites are close to all the facilities.

    Try the jam!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Very nice place, very nice stuff, everything what you need and more for a very little price, and a good restaurant too.

    I can't understand, why there are so less people.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Andrea Majer's avatar

    Andrea Majer

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We come from Switzerland and stay 6 weeks in North and South NZ.

    This is the best valued campsite we had:

    + 2 people powered site for $32

    + friendly receptionrestaurant with good coffee and organic menu (sometimes live music)

    + $2 shower for 3 minutes, very clean

    + $3 laundry/ dryer, very clean with washing line and pegs

    + home made production (free range eggs and vege garden)

    + quick wifi without limit

    + bush track to the river

    And and and......

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Jun Zhang's avatar

    Jun Zhang

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Nice place and clean.

    Bit old accommodation, looks vintage but why does everything must be "nouvelle vague"?. It is a place that I come back. Good restaurant if you won't cook. People are very nice

    The road and the region is very beautiful.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    Marinette Kegels's avatar

    Marinette Kegels

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We didn't stay at the camp but it was nicely kept.

    We had lunch in the restaurant and we couldn't believe the extensive menu available. Our lunch was delicious and would highly commend this restaurant to anyone visiting this area. The building itself is interesting and the owner is friendly and welcoming.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Averil Ford's avatar

    Averil Ford

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A good choice for a stop in Tuatapere.

    Very clean, hot water in the showers, very good food and helpful employees!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago