Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-527 8010;
www.kaiteriteribeach.co.nz
;
Sandy Bay Rd; campsites from $19, cabins $45-85;
)
A gargantuan park in pole position across from the beach. It's hugely popular, so
book in advance. The on-site general store is very well stocked, as is the ice-cream hatch
where a queue often forms.
Kaiteri Lodge
LODGE $
( 03-527 8281;
www.kaiterilodge.co.nz
;
Inlet Rd; dm $30-35, d $80-160; )
Modern,
purpose-built lodge with small, simple dorms and en suite doubles. The nautical decor
adds some cheer to somewhat lazily maintained communal areas. The sociable on-site
Beached Whale
(dinner $18-28; 4pm-late)
bar serves wood-fired pizza, steak, and the
like, while the host busts out a few tunes on his guitar. The Whale will be open when the
big bus pulls in.
Torlesse Coastal Motels
MOTELS $$$
( 03-527 8063;
www.torlessemotels.co.nz
;
8 Kotare Pl, Little Kaiteriteri Beach; d $130-180, q & f
$180-280; )
Just 200m from Little Kaiteriteri Beach (around the corner from the main
beach) is this congregation of roomy hillside units with pitched ceilings, full kitchens and
laundries. Most have water views, and there's a barbecue deck and spa.
Bellbird Lodge
B&B $$$
$$$
( 03-527 8555;
www.bellbirdlodge.co.nz
;
Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd; d $275-350; )
An up-
market B&B 1.5km up the hill from Kaiteri Beach, offering two en suite rooms, bush and
sea views, extensive gardens, spectacular breakfasts (featuring homemade muesli and
fruit compote), and gracious hosts. Dinner by arrangement in winter, when local restaur-
ant hours are irregular.
Shoreline
RESTAURANT $$$
(
www.shorelinekaiteriteri.co.nz
; cnr Inlet & Sandy Bay Rds; meals $15-24; 8am-9pm, reduced
hours Apr-Nov)
A modern, beige cafe-bar-restaurant right on the beach. Punters chill out on
the sunny deck, lingering over sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and other predictable fare, or
pop in for coffee and cake. Erratic winter hours; burger booth out the back.
Getting There & Away
Kaiteriteri is serviced by Abel Tasman Coachlines (
Click here
)
.
