Knapdale Eco Lodge, Luxury Eco Accommodation, Gisborne, New Zealand
Set amongst 32 hectares of rural, forest and pastureland, this elegant Eco Lodge provides a country retreat on the beautiful East Coast of the North Island.
Located approximately 10 minutes drive from Gisborne Airport and the city, this is the ideal retreat to relax and experience a great example of sustainable living.
There are two beautifully appointed guest rooms, one with en-suite the other with private bathroom. Hosts Kay and Kees provide a warm and comfortable atmosphere and Kay’s cooking is simply superb!
Onsite there are many activities to do including a forest walk and Maori cultural performance.
Knapdale Eco-Lodge - Eco Accommodation This property is a shining example of sustainable tourism at its best. The luxury lodge itself was completed in 2004 and built of materials with as small an ecological footprint as possible. Most structural timber was sourced within a 20 km radius and was milled by a local two man operation sawmill.
Knapdale Eco-Lodge uses exclusively rainwater which is collected in three large underground tanks. Hot water is provided by a large solar panel in summer and a wetback fire stove in winter. For 8 to 9 months a year they are disconnected from the electrical grid for their hot water needs. A small sewage treatment plant produces grey waste water which irrigates a small native tree plantation at the bottom of the garden. Knapdale Eco-Lodge was awarded Gold and the Supreme Award during the 2006 House of the Year Awards as well as the Pink Batt Insulation Award by the Master Builders Association.
