Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-573 4522;
www.stayportage.co.nz
;
s with/without linen $50/45)
The family-run duo of
DeBretts and
Treetops
( 03-573 4404)
offers a combined total of six bedrooms in two
homely backpackers on the hill behind Portage Resort. Torea Bay bag transfers included.
Lochmara Lodge
RESORT $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-573 4554;
www.lochmaralodge.co.nz
;
Lochmara Bay; units $95-295; )
This arty,
ecoretreat can be reached via the Queen Charlotte Track or direct from Picton aboard the
lodge's water taxi ($55 return). There are en suite doubles, units and chalets, all set in
lush surroundings, and a fully licensed cafe and restaurant, plus a bathhouse where you
can indulge in a spa or massage.
Mistletoe Bay
HOLIDAY PARK $
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-573 4048;
www.mistletoebay.co.nz
; Mistletoe Bay; unpowered sites $32, dm/d $30/70, cab-
ins $140, linen $7.50; )
Surrounded by bushy hills, Mistletoe Bay offers attractive
camping with no-frills facilities. There are eight modern cabins sleeping up to six, plus a
bunkhouse. Environmental sustainability abounds, as does the opportunity to jump off
the jetty, kayak in the bay or walk the Queen Charlotte Track.
Te Mahia Bay Resort
RESORT $$$
( 03-573 4089;
www.temahia.co.nz
; d $148-248; )
This lovely low-key resort is within
cooee of the Queen Charlotte Track in a picturesque bay on Kenepuru Sound. It has a
range of delightful rooms-with-a-view, our pick of which is the great-value heritage
units. The on-site store has pre-cooked meals, pizza, cakes, coffee and camping supplies
(wine!), plus there is kayak hire and massage.
Anakiwa Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 03-574 1388;
www.anakiwabackpackers.co.nz
; 401 Anakiwa Rd; dm $35, d $85-105; )
At
the southern end of the track, this former schoolhouse is a soothing spot to rest and re-
flect. There are two doubles (one with en suite), a three-bed dorm and a beachy self-con-
tained unit. Jocular owners will have you jumping off the jetty for joy and imbibing es-
presso and ice cream (hallelujah) from their little green caravan (open summer after-
noons). Provisions available by arrangement and free kayak hire.
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
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