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. A short walk through Beaconstones private bush track to wonderful swimming in the clean clear Totara River. Unplug this holiday immersed in the wild West Coast...just 1 km off SH6 but in a private tranquil location with handy access to Punakaiki, Westport, Cape Foulwind. Built with sustainably sourced local native timbers, natural furnishings, solar powered and filtered rain water collection, organic gardens. Beaconstone offers a truly green off the grid holiday surrounded by native flora and fauna. The Mountain view Hut boasts fabulous views from your comfy queen bed; made from natural latex and organic NZ wool. 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 for a return tramp to Bucklands Peak with stunning views. Enjoy a meal at Charleston’s Tavern for a warm friendly atmosphere and local history or tasty pizza at Jacks Gasthoff; dive into a local made 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 stop for a drink at The Star tavern with 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, ghecko, weka, morepork, fern birds, kiwi...... See our face book for local activities and touring information; Beaconstone Eco Stay.