In our whole seven week trip to New Zealand, On the Track Lodge stands out as the most magical experience. This is not a five star resort but rather a more modest setting with wonderful elements, the most important of which are the family who run the place. We stayed in a made over railroad car which was extremely cute,... More

An amazing experience, from the delivering of our gear to Duncan in Havelock to when we left 3 days later. One of our party said it was like 'leaving our family' and that's how they make you feel - special, pampered, and genuinely delightful lovely people. The Lodge was fabulous too!. The linen and mattresses deserve a special mention!. Absolute... More

this is the nicest, cleanest and most friendly place I have visited. Thank you. I will be back as soon as I am able to. I intend to take my kids and grandson to have a fabulous experience like I did. Its too good not to share. Lynn Elliot

"Paradise" Oxford Dictionary meaning - Heaven. This says it all, our group of six were treated liked Royalty from the moment we arrived. Highly recommend the Nydia track and On the Track Lodge as a top NZ experience. Beautiful accommodation, crisp white sheets, gorgeous bathrooms, nice places to sit - spotlessly clean, they have thought of everything. Make sure you... More

I hesitated to share this review because the On The Track Lodge and the associated Nydia Trek experience was SO special, I was tempted to keep it to myself and my friends! Tom, Norma, Duncan and Ron offer a very unique special friendly and personal experience at the lodge, the location, the rooms, the exquisite meal (prepared by Norma) are... More

We were a party of 4 NZ couples in our late 50s who walked the Nydia track from Kaiuma Bay through to Nydia Bay and overnighted at On The Track Lodge .The approx 5 hr walk , which is some times listed as a tramp ,is lovely and being a dry ,beautiful Feb day pretty easy going . Some lovely... More

What a special place, a slice of paradise in the Pelorus sounds. Hosts Tom, Norma, Duncan and Ron are super friendly, chatty and seemed to have this great knack of being around when you want them and not when you dont...The lodge huts are fantastic, wooden huts with double bedrooms, very well finished shower block, hot tub, vege garden, and... More

We tramped in to the lodge from Duncan Bay through lovely bush and were surprised to see so much rata in flower.Stopped to swim at the DOC campsite and also swam off the Nydia Bay jetty. When we arrived at the lodge we were warmly welcomed by three generations of the family - and given a complimentary drink and scrumptious... More

What an awesome place to stay .. Thanks Duncan, Tom and Norma for a fantastic stay which was not long enough .. great food, great spot and great hospitality .. will definitely be coming back and can't wait