We've all dreamt of living in a log home, being nestled on a sofa watching the flames flicker on an open fire. Huntaway Lodge is a large log home built using traditional methods set in an idyllic rural setting of 12.5 acres.

We along with our two young children enjoy entertaining guests on our farmlet. We have cattle and sheep, and a menagerie of other animals, Kimba (Golden Labrador) and Raro (Cat). Your children and pets are welcome.

From sunrise to sunset the elevation of Huntaway Lodge allows you to enjoy exquisite views over rolling farmland - from Porirua Harbour through to Mana Island and the South Island.

We are well sign posted 1.7 km up Flightys Road on the right hand side off SH58, we are centrally located for all activities.

We offer rural homestay accommodation, in our traditional log home built from Douglas fir logs.

Huntaway Lodge, 25 km north of Wellington, New Zealand's Capital City is nestled amongst radiata pine, nearly 3 years old, to the south. To the north from the decks off the kitchen, dining and bedrooms you can look up the valley. To the west, fantastic views over Pauatahanui Inlet, Mana Island, with the not to be missed nightly sunsets over the Kaikoura Ranges of the South Island.

Paul and Dianne Boyack, your hosts, along with Joshua (6 years), Jessica (17 months), enjoy entertaining and hosting visitors from New Zealand and around the World. You are able to enjoy a full cooked breakfast (included in the price), and a full three course meal (optional extra) from produce grown locally. After dinner, you can relax in front of a large open fire place dressed in quarried stone, enjoy drinks, watch movies, SKY Satellite TV or doze off with a hot cocoa. Then retire to a neutrally decorated bedroom with queen size bed and crisp fresh linen. 

... And wake to the smell of baking bread.

There is always something to do here at Huntaway and the beauty of staying with us is that everything is at our 'back door'.

• Horse Riding - Lessons, Day Treks, Short Rides in an all weather arena or through a local native and farm reserve. We organize this for you through a local professional.
• Wander through the every growing garden, through the paddocks and feel the fresh air blow through your hair.
• Marae Visit. Why not visit a beautiful local Marae and experience New Zealand first hand on a personal tour. You can purchase merchandise and reasonable prices. 
• Feed the animals.
• Pinus Radiata tour. Through our trees and up the valley to more a larger and more mature plantation. A little 4 Wheel Driving is necessary and is a lot of fun.

Have A Meal With Us:

The pantry is yours and Dianne will cook up nearly anything you want. 

Breakfast ( Complimentary)

• You may choose from a variety of cereals and museli along with homemade yoghurt, fresh fruit (depending on the season) and toast (bread baked daily), which you can spread with homemade marmalade or jams.

and/or

• You may like a full cooked breakfast which includes; bacon, hash browns, tomatoes, as well as fresh farm eggs cooked just the way you like them.  As well of course toast with the homemade marmalade or jams as mentioned above. Including special Huntaway Lodge Toast.

Dinner

Our menu is always a hearty three course meal. 

• For your entree you may enjoy for example - some Pumpkin, Hearty Country Vegetable or French Onion Soup with fresh home made bread rolls.

• Our main is always delicious.  You could be treated with New Zealand Roast Lamb, Dianne's special Minted Rack of Lamb, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Steak, Roast Chicken, Chicken Cordon Bleu just to give you an idea.

• For dessert - Chocolate Meringue Pudding, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Crumble, Fresh Blackberry and Apple Pie (Fruit depending on the season), Apple & Orange Flan with Ice Cream and the tried and well enjoyed Ice cream & Jelly.  A kiwi home made meal would not be the same if we did not have Pavlova, served with Kiwifruit, Strawberries, Peaches, fresh Cream and/or Fresh Fruit Salad and Ice cream.