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has a laid-back and social feel, no doubt assisted by the cool, neutral decor and the serene
images of Buddha scattered about.
Kina
MAP
( 09-372 8971;
www.kinabackpackers.co.nz
;
421 Seaview Rd; dm $28-34, s/tw $55/72, d $72-90; )
This
old-style, well-positioned hostel has a large garden and lawn overlooking Onetangi Beach.
Relatively compact dorms and private rooms are shared between an older building and a
newer wing, and it's run efficiently by a Kiwi couple with young children and a friendly
Border Collie.
HOSTEL
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Whakanewha Regional Park Campsite
MAP
CAMPSITE
$
( 09-366 2000;
www.arc.govt.nz
;
Gordons Rd; sites per adult/child $13/6)
A pretty but basic campsite
with toilets, gas barbecues and drinking water. Self-contained campervans can stay in the
adjacent Poukaraka Flats campground.
Tawa Lodge
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 09-372 9434;
www.pungalodge.co.nz
;
15 Tawa St; r $120, apt $175-240; )
Between the self-con-
tained cottage at the front and the apartment at the rear are three reasonably priced loft
rooms sharing a small kitchen and bathroom. Look forward to excellent ocean views from
the shared deck.
Punga Lodge
MAP
( 09-372 6675;
www.pungalodge.co.nz
;
223 Ocean View Rd; r $145-150, units $140-200; )
Both the
colourful en suite rooms in the house and the self-contained garden units have access to
decks looking onto a lush tropical garden. There's a spa, and prices include homemade
breakfast, afternoon tea and wharf transfers.
B&B
$$
The Oyster Inn
MAP
( 09-372 2222;
www.theoysterinn.co.nz
;
124 Ocean View Rd; r $285-335)
With a breezy and cool ambi-
ence inspired by classic American Cape Cod style, The Oyster Inn has just three luxury
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
