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Te Awa Lodge

Te Awa Lodge is situated in the Motu Village backing onto the Kiwi Sanctuary, inland of Gisborne. We offer accommodation for bike packers, hunters, fisherman or those wanting a peaceful retreat.
The Weka Nest is a rustic, self-contained cabin with a comfortable queen bed and ensuite. Murphy's Hut consists of a large common room aka ‘The Poachers Den’ that has some cooking facilities, and a separate shower and toilet with adjoined single room containing a king single bed.

Tent sites are available and tent users are welcome to the common room, shower and toilet. Catering is available for all our guests including packed lunch for our bike packers. Motu is a true get-away known for its rich bird life including Weka, Kiwi, Tūī, Kererū, and Kaka including the Kiwi Sanctuary, amazing fishing access, beautiful farm surrounds, the Whinray Reserve Scenic Track with the Mōtū Falls and is enroute to the Motu Trails Bike route.
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