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Ahi Kā
From $450 NZD per night
Our Ahi Kā pourewa (elevated lookout) is designed for two people, the perfect chance to disconnect from the world, and reconnect with nature and each other.
Nestled along Wellington’s South Coast, this secluded escape is just 30 minutes from the nearest town, yet feels a world away.
Positioned above the rugged coastline, your pourewa offers breathtaking views of the South Pacific Ocean – stretching from the dazzling lights of Wellington City, to the Kaikōura Ranges across the Cook Strait.
Replenish your wairua (spirit) and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of our whenua (land), whether from the comfort of the pourewa, or out exploring the elements.
Our packages
We offer a range of packages such as the Ahi Kā, Nau Mai, Pahikara and Te Katoa. Click on Accommodation Packages to receive a briefing on offer.
We offer continental or cooked breakfast, and dinner for two people. We offer dinners that can be reheated in the oven giving you more relaxation time to yourselves. You can select from our range and we will place in the fridge.
We always have extra consumables and refreshments to eat and drink. These will be invoiced to your card separately after your stay.
Please feel free to bring your own kai to cook.
Available
Our pourewa has all the facilities you will need for your stay with us. We have a kitchenette, an oven, stove top and fridge. Outside is a Baby Q Barbeque for those that want to bring their own food.
For those that want to relax with a wine, you can soak in the outside bath under the stars before bed. The bed and duck feather pillows will make sure you drift off to sleep.
FAQs
As much as we love fury friends, Parangarehu is strictly a no pet zone due to conservation efforts in the area. If you’re lucky, you may spot some wildlife during your stay including dolphins, whales, native birds, and the local pig.
Due to the steep cliffsides, Parangarehu is an adult-only accommodation. So, as much as we’d love to host your little ones, take some time to unwind, and reconnect with each other by having a getaway exclusively for the two of you.
Comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes is a must for your stay at Parangarehu. Because the area is exposed and true Wellington-weather can show you all four seasons in one day, we recommend packing layers and throwing in a pair of sneakers to enjoy the many walks in the area.
There’s plenty to do at Parangarehu whether you’re here to unwind and relax, or you’re a bit more of an adventure, see our recommendations below.
For the relaxers
- Outdoor bath
- Stargazing and astro-photography
- Dolphin-watching
- Slow walk on the beach or one of the local nature walks
- Watching wildlife
For the adventurers
- Hiking – Walks to Tūrakirae, Baring Head Lighthouse, the Parangarahu Lakes, or Pencarrow Lighthouse
- Cycling – Remutaka cycle trail, Tūrakirae, Baring Head Lighthouse, the Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow Lighthouse or even Eastbourne
Parangarehu does not have wifi, however there is cell phone service. We strongly encourage manuhiri (visitors) to take the opportunity to switch off and leave your phones in the kete on the coffee table (with the exception of a couple photos of course!)
Ahi kā is a concept that represents the people of the land that are actively keeping the occupation fires burning. This concept has been used to name our first pourewa, as the accommodation experience embodies the Tupoki Takarangi Trust’s mission to create a lasting legacy on our whenua for future generations.
Yes, soaps and shampoo is supplied. We are operating on a sustainable wastewater wormerator model and requires an eco-friendly soaps and shampoo for the worms that live in the wastewater tank.
Yes we do. Tea, coffee and milk is supplied.
On confirmation of your booking, you will be emailed directions and instructions to access the area. These instructions provide the directions and the access code to enter an electronic gate.
You will also be provided with the electronic code to access the building. You can park outside the building.
Here is the cancellation policy :
- Cancellation within 90 days of arrival date: 25%of the total booking price will be charged.
- Cancellation within 30 days of arrival date: 50%of the total booking price will be charged.
- Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date: 100%of the total booking price will be charged.
Credit Card details supplied will be used to charge anycancellation fees. If we are able to replace your booking, this fee may bewaived. A refund will incur $25 fee to process.
Parangarehu Ahi Kā Limited reserves the right to cancel a booking at any time due to adverseweather or fire risk conditions. In this case, a full refund will be given tothe customer.
Yes, of course. We have made sure that your stay is catered for your indulgences. Extra consumables and refreshments are available to you. At the conclusion of your stay, we will invoice you separately.
We value the experience of all our manuhiri and for the experience of the next manuhiri. We prefer that smoking is outside.