Let us introduce you to... Laura, Lodge Host

Laura, Lodge Host

Having moved to Kaikoura and Hapuku not long ago from the depths of wild Fiordland, Laura was looking to find another weather-beaten coastline with a little less rain and a little closer to the rest of the world. Hapuku Lodge inspired the move with an epic location between the spectacularly rugged Pacific coastline and towering Seaward mountain range (some would call it an adventurer’s playground) that meant sharing and hosting visitors within its’ reaches could barely be called work.

With experience managing restaurants in the UK, hosting wine tastings and events in Australia and with the last seven years spent managing a busy but remote lodge in one of New Zealand’s most visited tourist destinations, Laura is passionate about sharing experiences and helping visitors connect to their environment. She is here to help you make the most of your stay and explore the region with you, come and share your Kaikoura adventures with her.

When she is not hosting guests you can find her in the kitchen baking, running, hiking Kaikoura local trails or learning to surf at the local beach.