Thursday, December 8, 2011

An interview with Birds Ferry Lodge - Punakaiki/Westport, West Coast, NZ

Interview with Alison Gygax of Birds Ferry Lodge 

Marijke: "Could you tell me in a few sentences a bit about Birds Ferry Lodge?"

Alison: "We, Andre and I, have been hosting guests at Birds Ferry Lodge since 2004. We offer exceptional levels of comfort and customer service in a unique and wild environment here on the West Coast of the South Island. Our extensive property is a haven for wildlife including Kiwi and an extensive range of fresh fruit vegetables and herbs are all gown here for the Lodge kitchen."

Marijke: "What do your customers particularly enjoy about the experience?"

Alison: "Gosh hard to know where to start! Once they arrive at the end of our 1.7KM unsealed driveway they are sometimes a little bemused! But as soon as they step from their vehicle they realise why we are here! 360 degree bush, mountain and sea views are breathtaking. A warm welcome from the us as well as Mick and Merlot the terriers . Super comfy beds and peaceful nights sleeps. All butter shortbread.....and that brings me to the food.
I cook from the heart and it shows – we love to showcase the fresh produce grown here – Asparagus  in spring for example and West Coast Goat Cheese, Turbot and Whitebait to name a few house specialities. Menus as posted daily on our blog. Andre always gets the maps out after breakfast and assists guests with their itinerary planning – suggesting places and activities they would be unlikely to find in a regular guide book! His 20+ years experience as a South Island Guide really shows.

To summarise – Home comforts, great hosting and exceptional food............."

Marijke: "What’s new this season?"

Alison: "We are proud to maintain our Number one on Trip Advisor Ranking since 2009. Quail eggs now on the Menu as we have our own Quail on site."


Contact details:

Birds Ferry Lodge and Ferry Mans Cottage
Contact persons: Alison & Andre Gygax
Office Phone 03 429 1604

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