Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.coromandelgold.co.nz
;
Ohuka Farm, Buffalo Beach Rd; 2-day pass $169)
Top NZ and international
bands feature at this two-day festival culminating in the early hours of New Year's Day.
The festival didn't take place in 2013, but was planned to return for New Year's Eve 2014.
Check the website.
Scallop Festival Food
(
www.scallopfestival.co.nz
)
In early September, the Scallop Festival provides a week of food and
entertainment.
Sleeping
On the Beach Backpackers Lodge
( 07-866 5380;
www.coromandelbackpackers.com
;
46 Buffalo Beach Rd; dm/s/d $26/41/80; )
Brightly
painted and beachside, this large YHA-affiliate has a wide range of rooms, including
some with sea views and en suites. It provides free kayaks, boogie boards and spades (for
Hot Water Beach). Camping ($15) and bikes ($20) are also available.
HOSTEL
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HOSTEL
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Cat's Pyjamas
( 07-866 4663;
www.cats-pyjamas.co.nz
;
12 Albert St; dm $25, d $60-70; )
Perfectly positioned
between the pubs and the beach, this converted house offers bunk-filled dorms as well as
private rooms, some with their own bathroom.
Mercury Bay Holiday Park
MAP
HOLIDAY PARK
$
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-866 5579;
www.mercurybayholidaypark.co.nz
;
121 Albert St; campsites from $18, units $75-160;
)
Strangely planted in a suburban neighbourhood, this small holiday park is comfort-
able and clean, with playgrounds, trampoline, swimming pool and pool table.
Pipi Dune B&B
( 07-869 5375;
www.pipidune.co.nz
;
5 Pipi Dune; r $160; )
This attractive B&B in a quiet cul-de-
sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head north on
Cook Dr, turn left onto Surf St and then take the first right.
B&B
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Beachside Resort
MOTEL
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