This first night for all walkers is in two purpose built lodges with panoramic views over Akaroa Harbour

The larger, for 4 day walkers, has 2 x 4 bunk bedrooms and a spacious 4 bed loft. There is a well equipped kitchen/dining room. Gas stoves and water, solar powered lighting. Log burner.
The smaller chalet, for two day walkers, has a kitchen/dining room and 2 bedrooms.

Or you may choose, for fun, to sleep in one of the 'stargazers' where you can lie in your bed and see the stars.

Jeff Hamilton was one of the main forces behind the creation of the Banks Peninsula Track, and for a number of years he had a major role with bookings, bus pick-up (in his farm truck) and orientation. More recently he spent three years as part of the chair group. Jeff invested a great deal in the Track, commissioning all the new lodge buildings at Onuku which he also helped to build.
Onuku farm has been in the Hamilton family since the 1850's. Jeff now offers boat trips on Akaroa Harbour and runs the Track walkers accommodation while his son Stephen runs the Onuku Farm Hostel, which you walk past at the start of your hike up the farm track on your first morning.