We Love
This Land
Our commitment to the Canterbury landscape is genuine — expressed monthly in native trees planted in its soil.
"We believe that sustainable travel enhances the experience of our guests and helps preserve the natural beauty of our surroundings for future generations."
Planting Native Trees
Every Month
Yuki's Chalet makes a monthly contribution to native tree planting at Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon, Canterbury — a wetland restoration project that returns native birds, plants and biodiversity to this remarkable corner of the South Island.
Trees That Count is New Zealand's platform for verified native planting. Every tree planted is tracked, located and contributes to landscape-scale restoration.
View our planting project at Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon →Monthly Contribution
Regular funding to the Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon planting project, Canterbury
Wetland Restoration
Native plantings restore habitat for birds and biodiversity in the Canterbury wetlands
Verified by Trees That Count
New Zealand's trusted platform for native tree planting and ecological restoration
How We Care for This Place
Native Tree Planting
Monthly contributions to Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon — restoring native wetland habitat in the Canterbury region.
Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient lighting, heating and appliances throughout. We ask guests to turn off lights and heating when not in use.
Eco-Friendly Products
Biodegradable cleaning products and sustainable toiletries. Single-use plastics eliminated wherever possible.
Local Sourcing
Catering, materials and services sourced from local Canterbury and Methven suppliers wherever possible.
Waste Reduction
Clearly labelled recycling and composting bins make it easy for every guest to participate.
Carbon-Conscious Travel
We encourage carpooling, electric vehicles and train travel to Christchurch — and offer a carbon calculator to help offset your journey.
How You Can Help
- Turn off lights, heating and appliances when not in use
- Take shorter showers and reuse your towels
- Follow the recycling and composting guidelines
- Choose lower-emission transport options where possible
- Offset your travel footprint via a verified scheme
- Leave the grounds free of litter — leave it better than you found it
"We love this land deeply. That's why we ask you to leave it exactly as you found it — and a little better."
— Judie, Host
