Okari Estuary - Accommodation
Self contained accommodation, situated 15mins from Westport. Secluded, at the end of a private no exit road, on a 300 acre working drystock farm.
If you want to experience the diversity of New Zealand bird life, come visit!
Okari Esturay runs along the front of the farm, home to many types of wading and sea birds. Migratory birds also stopover to feed on the food rich tidal flats.
On the northern boundary of the farm, the Okari River winds its way up though native bush. Borrow a kayak, or walk at low tide, and see all the forest birds,and the shags and herons fishing the river.
The farm backs onto one of the few remaining patches of coastal Northern Rata podocarp forest that is left in the area. Walk the many farms tracks or venture into the bush and see the many varieties of birds that can be seen all year round. Fantails and robins will keep you company.
Weka are plentiful all over the farm and will share your accomm0dation if you leave the door open. At night you may hear kiwi call in the bush behind the house.
Your cottage has stunning views over the Tasman sea, backdropped by the Paparoa Ranges.
