other amenities include a communal kitchen, a convenience store and a bbq area, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and a tv lounge. there are gardens and playgrounds. the motel-style studios and timber cottages feature kitchens and terraces; some have tvs and/or bbq grills. enclosed by a line of trees, this secluded holiday park and hostel is a 9-minute walk from hot water beach, 10 km from purangi winery and 16 km from lonely bay. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. dinner is served in a casual restaurant. dorms with bunks beds and shared bathrooms are available Auckland Airport 2 hr 23
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout (18 min) Whiti Farm Park (20 min) Park and zoo Sailors Grave (23 min) Mount Paku (30 min) Volcanic double-peak providing a short hike to the summit for expansive views of the coastline. Gemstone Bay (13 min) Te Pare point Hahei (12 min) Mercury Bay (18 min) Cathedral Cove (14 min) The Pinnacles (39 min) Accessed by a popular trail with a sleeping hut, this majestic, craggy peak boasts impressive views. Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve (14 min) Beach, snorkeling, and kayaking Gemstone Bay (13 min) Snorkeling and beach Hahei Beach (11 min) Purangi Winery (12 min) Winery and wine Mercury Bay Museum (33 min) Charming displays on the history of fishing & other regional industries, plus a gift shop. |