Viking Village barrel cabins, axe throwing range and fire pit glowing beneath a starlit West Coast night sky

Kaiata · West Coast · New Zealand

The Wildest Stay On New Zealand's West Coast

Four handcrafted Viking barrels, outdoor spas and native rainforest, just ten minutes from Greymouth.

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4 Handcrafted Barrels

Outdoor Spas

Axe Throwing Included

Sleeps Up To 10

Viking Village barrel cabins, spa and grill hut on a sunny ridge above native bush

Inside the Great Hall with a long timber table, sheepskins and a wrought iron chandelier

Guests throwing axes at shield targets inside the caged range

Barrel cabin dining nook with sheepskin seating and a lit lantern

Outdoor dining terrace with concrete tables and a fire grill among tree ferns

Aerial view of the axe throwing range with Viking sails and shield targets

Timber lodge building with a covered veranda and Viking Village sign

Corten steel grill loaded with corn, sausages and mushrooms above the village

Cedar lodge entrance with heavy iron-hinged doors and a carved Viking Village sign

Chef grilling at the outdoor cooking area surrounded by tree ferns

Welcome to the village

A Village Built For Modern-Day Vikings

Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in a truly unique Viking-inspired retreat nestled amongst the native rainforest of New Zealand's rugged West Coast, just minutes from Greymouth. Viking Village brings together rustic charm, outdoor adventure and community living to create an accommodation experience unlike anywhere else.

Stay in one of our four handcrafted barrels, gather in the Great Hall, fire up the BBQ under the trees, and challenge your fellow warriors to axe throwing. Wake to birdsong, spend your day exploring the coast, and end it soaking in an outdoor spa beneath the stars.

Meet the barrels

Choose Your Barrel

Freyja

Sleeps 2

The largest outdoor space, with a private BBQ and outdoor spa

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Frigg

Sleeps 4

Four bunks, built for families and small groups

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Balder

Sleeps 2

Secluded and private, made for couples

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Odin

Sleeps 2

A cosy double for couples and solo travellers

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The village experience

More Than A Place To Sleep

Timber great hall with a long communal table, candles and an open fire

The Great Hall

Our shared gathering space, where the day's stories get told. Eat together, play together, and settle in by the fire.

Axe Throwing

Included with every stay at no extra cost. Line up, take aim, and find out who among you is the true warrior.

Steaming outdoor cedar spa on a deck with bush ranges at dusk

Outdoor Spas

Ready when you are, no booking required. Sink in and watch the Kaiata ranges change colour as the sun drops.

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Take Over The Whole Village

Book all four barrels and you have the run of the place — ten beds, the Great Hall, the outdoor cooking areas, the spas and the axe throwing range, all to yourselves.

Perfect for family gatherings, milestone birthdays, stag and hen dos, work retreats and reunions.

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