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Activities at the Lodge
A short walk from the lodge into the forest or wetland and you can sense what much of New Zealand was like before European settlement. Complimentary tours introduce the history and ecology at Paramata, typical of South Westland. Free canoeing, beach access and walking trails are also available to guests.
For an excursion of in-depth interpretation, guests can join a 3-5 hour Paramata wilderness tour. Touch the treasures of an ancient forest, glide by canoe along protected wetlands and explore the miles of remote sandy beach with your guide. The history and wildlife will unfold.
Eight different tour locations are available to suit special interests and fitness levels. A focus on birds of the forest, the wetlands and the sea coast is popular while three fishing rivers are within five kilometres. Paramata Lodge is the closest luxury accommodation to La Fontaine Stream.
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So much to do, so little time
 Complimentary 1 hour tours for guests
Guided 3 to 5 hour wilderness tours
Expert advice on activities for all seasons
Birding, photography and art opportunities
Trout / salmon fishing or surf casting within 5km
Historic timber mill sites (1904 - 1919)
Stories of gold, timber, flax, sphagnum moss
NZ Treaty of Waitangi history
Bookings for glacier hikes and alpine flights
Stay@Paramatalodge.co.nz
Phone: +64 27 367 2699 |
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Guided Wilderness Tours from Paramata Lodge
Itineraries for the Paramata guided wilderness tours include walking into untracked forests and along coastal wetlands or canoeing on a forest lake or flax-lined creeks. Gentle adventure walking along trails or more active options are available.
With a Department of Conservation concession, access to seldom travelled and protected conservation areas is possible. Your guide can highlight connections between history and ecology, birdlife and flora, unique plant properties and culture. Picnic lunch or snacks is provided from the lodge and there's plenty of time to relax and explore at leisure.
Guided wilderness tours and activities require prior bookings with a meeting arrangement the day before. Itineraries may be changed to accommodate the environment, weather conditions and personal preferences. Paramata Lodge tours comply with Health and Safety requirements.
Sample guided wilderness tour: Paramata wetland and forest tour (by canoe and walking)
Price NZ$95pp (approx 5 hours)
Depart lodge 9.30am and explore gentle waterways by canoe. Glimpse evidence of geological and historic events and wetland flora and fauna. From the beach dunes, walk the coastline to the Bold Head and climb the forested trig track to the glacial moraine summit lookout for a picnic lunch. Relax and enjoy the view of the Southern Alps, the coastline and Tasman Sea. On return, venture off the trig track into ancient rimu (Dacrydium cupressinum) forest and explore for remnants of old bush workings. A trip to the nearby lake or lagoon for a swim completes the day. |
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Other guided Paramata tour options:
Wetland forest walking tour (easy)
Forest lake canoe tour (medium fitness)
Coastal lagoon canoe tour (medium fitness)
Forest beach walking tour (medium fitness)
Coastal creek canoe tour (requires fitness or canoe experience) |
What to bring?
Clothes for hot and cold conditions - parka, warm hat, hiking boots or walking shoes, sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellent, day pack, drink bottle, camera and swim-wear are recommended.
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