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Komako

 

Komako is an architect-designed one-bedroom cottage located in a large garden in the seaside village of Mapua.  Enjoy the completely private setting in a mature garden, the beautiful natural environment and extensive views.

Komako is an easy drive to the excellent fishing in the Motueka River and its tributaries, and an easy walk to superb food and wine in at the cafes and restaurants at the Mapua wharf.

Hosts Elizabeth Latham and Robert Corlett
Address 107 Higgs Road
Mapua
Nelson
Contact details Phone/Fax: +64 3 540 2780
Email: general@komako.co.nz
Website www.komako.co.nz
Local fishing waters Local fishing waters include the:
Motueka River
Baton River
Pearse River
Dove River
Directions

Mapua is 38 km west of Nelson on SH60 en route to Motueka, the Abel Tasman National Park, and Golden Bay.

See how to get to Mapua from Nelson or Motueka using the Komako website maps.

The ZoomIn website has a printable and zoomable map showing the location of Higgs Road.

Setting
  • Privately set away from the main house on a 1.3 acre property
  • Situated on a sheltered knoll overlooking the beautiful Waimea Estuary
  • Uninterrupted views in all directions from every window in the cottage
  • The deck overlooks pastoral land, the estuary and rolling hills
Attractions
  • Experience some great trout fishing in the Motueka River and its tributaries just 15 minutes drive away.
  • Enjoy the views, the food, and the art and crafts, in and around the old Mapua wharf (just a 10 minute stroll away) where you'll find:
    - A choice of restaurants and cafes
    - A smoked fish shop
    - Art galleries
    - Craft shops
  • More shops, cafes and galleries in Mapua village
  • Take wonderful walks around the village and out along the inlet to Ruby Bay on the Tasman Bay foreshore. There is also a developing walkway around the estuary.
Features
  • Fully self-contained
  • Full kitchen with a pantry stocked with gourmet supplies ready for you to preprare meals using fresh local produce
  • Sumptuous bed with high quality linen bedding
  • Artwork by renowned local artists
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower
  • TV, CD/DVD, stereo
  • Fully equpped laundry
  • Deck with table and chairs
  • Electric heat pump
  • Drive on access
Indicative tariff
as at 1/1/2007

November to March: $180 a night
April to November: $140 a night
All prices are in NZ dollars and include GST

Bookings Contact Komako by phone or email, or complete the booking form at the Komako website.

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