Anakiwa 401

Marlborough Sounds self-catering guest accommodation

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Email:  anakiwa401@gmail.com

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Autumn in Anakiwa

April 30, 2016 by tanya

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Our beautiful kahikatea tree is looking splendid in its autumn colours.  Standing in our front garden, it was once part of a large grove, some of which still remain in the adjacent property.

The kahikatea is New Zealand’s tallest forest tree, growing to heights of over 60 metres.  It once dominated the forests that covered much of New Zealand’s swampy lowland areas. Unlike our solitary kahikatea, it is more common to find them close to other kahikatea, intertwining its buttressed roots with its neighbours for support in the unstable swampy ground.

In autumn, numerous forest birds chatter noisily in its canopy, feeding on its abundant red berries. These berries, called koroī, were also a valued food source for Māori, who skillfully climbed up the smooth branchless trunks to harvest them.

It was Captain Cook who named this giant, “white pine”, when he and his companions first encountered it along the banks of the Waihou River, in the North Island. They had great confidence in its suitability as timber.  However, it was not long before it was discovered that while undoubtedly tall and straight, the softness of the kahikatea’s wood and the fact it was a susceptible to damage by house borer, made it unsuitable for naval or building applications.

But its uses didn’t end there – the fact this timber has no odour, meant it was in great demand for cheese crates, butter boxes and tallow casks in the days before fibre-board containers. Consequently there was then a sizable export trade in the timber to Australia and Europe. In fact Kahikatea or white pine is still used today for casks.

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the region – quieter, yet still beautiful sunny skies and calm waters.  Come and check it out for yourself.  BOOK NOW

Reference: Project Kaikatea and Te Ara NZ.

Filed Under: Activities, Bird watching, Nature, News

Day Out Mountain Biking the Queen Charlotte Track

November 21, 2014 by tanya

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It was gorgeous weather yesterday,  so we decided to experience some more of our own back yard – the Queen Charlotte Track.  Instead of walking, this time we took the mountain bikes and chose a section close to Anakiwa.  We were dropped off at Torea Bay jetty by friends in their boat, however Arrow Water Taxis pick up daily from Anakiwa and take you there for just $30 per person. We then rode the 21+ km back to Anakiwa.  This section of the track travels through both private and Department of Conservation land, so you will need to get a QCTLC Day pass ($10) from us before you set out.

There were some steep climbs (where we had to push our bikes) but the views on the way up to and along Shamrock Ridge (the highest point on the Track itself at 407m) were outstandingly beautiful.  This section from Torea Saddle to Lochmara can be challenging but you can ride/walk at your own pace and the views of both the Kenepuru & Queen Charlotte Sounds were amazing and well worth the effort.   The technical descent is good fun too.   From where the Lochmara Lodge pathway meets the Queen Charlotte track down to Mistletoe Bay and onto Anakiwa, is a great part of the track and if you are not so experienced, then the Te Mahia Saddle/Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa section is a little easier and a very popular ride down into Anakiwa.  This follows the old bridle path above Onahau Bay, passing by farm paddocks and regenerating forest to the Onahau Lookout with picnic tables and on a clear day, provides fantastic views of Onahau Bay, up the Queen Charlotte Sound and back down into Anakiwa.   You then descend through mature forest close to Bottle Bay and along the gentle undulating track to Davies Bay, with a safe sandy, grass banked beach – perfect for a dip to cool off.  This is a popular picnic spot for locals in summer.  The final 15 minute ride to Anakiwa again follows an old bridle path running through mature forest featuring some large beech trees.

Along the whole journey, there was evidence of wild pigs and Tanya even saw a wild goat. There was also a variety of native birds to be seen in their habitat.  We arrived home at Anakiwa 401 pretty tired as we are not regular mountain bikers, but totally exhilarated and can recommend it highly – we can see why it has the NZ Cycle Trail Great Ride status.  Talk to us if you’d like any advice on walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track.

Filed Under: Activities, Mountain Biking, News

New Name, Same Great Hospitality

October 15, 2014 by tanya

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After 20 years of successful and recently award-winning* operation, Anakiwa Backpackers is changing its name for this coming season as of October 2014, to Anakiwa 401 – Self-catering Guesthouse.

Owner/operators, Tanya & Shayne Jacks say “Since we purchased the property in 2008, we have made numerous improvements to the service our business offers.  We now feel the time is right to respond to our guests’ feedback that our accommodation is ‘more than a backpackers’, and change our name, to one that better reflects its guesthouse feel.”

“While we remain a small, homely, waterfront self-catering accommodation provider in the Marlborough Sounds, we now offer a combination of the conveniences of backpacker-style accommodation such as full kitchen facilities, dining and lounge areas, with that of the homely, warmth and friendly hospitality of a B&B in our home”.

Anakiwa 401’s quality affordable accommodation – with twin, double & share rooms (ensuite and shared bathroom) and a self-contained apartment – is ideal for singles, couples, small groups of friends or family, where guests experience the comforts of home, along with the option to interact with fellow world travellers should they choose.

Located on the water’s edge, right at the end of the Queen Charlotte Track and as an Official Partner of the NZ Cycle Trail, Anakiwa 401 is the perfect spot to go walking or mountain biking, and with sit-on top kayaks available free to its guests, kayaking the calm waters of the Marlborough Sounds is a great option too. Anakiwa 401 is centrally located in Marlborough, so an ideal base for exploring more of the region by car. Or if a relaxing break is appealing, the extensive outdoor areas in native gardens with stunning views of the Queen Charlotte Sound, makes Anakiwa 401 the perfect beach garden getaway.

In conjunction with the new name, Anakiwa 401 has launched a new logo presenting a guesthouse in a waterfront location and this fresh new responsive website.

Room rates start from $40 per person in a 2-bed share to $155 for 4 people in our self-contained Bay View Apartment.

The Green Caravan Café @ Anakiwa 401 continues to operate – opening at 1.30pm every afternoon from Labour Weekend until the end of April.

* Winners of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence Award in 2012, 2013 & 2014.
* Anakiwa 401 is a BBH Member and has a current BPP rating of 91% as voted by previous guests.

Filed Under: Accommodation, News Tagged With: Accommodation, Marlborough

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