Department of Conservation
PO Box 343, Thames
Ph: (07) 867 9080
Fax: (07) 867 9095

Eight campsites in the Kauaeranga Valley in a bush, mountain and river setting.
Sealed vault toilets, rubbish collection, fireplaces. $7 adults, $2 children, $14 family maximum.

Conservation Campsites
Department of Conservation
PO Box 343, Thames
Ph: (07) 867 9080, Fax: (07) 867 9095

Five campsites at Port Jackson, Fantail, Fletcher, Stony, & Waikawau Bays. Toilet facilities, rubbish collection & cold showers. For site availability phone 0800 455 466. Bookings essential at Waikawau Bay over summer. Ph: (07) 866 1106 $7 adults, $2 children, $14 familyaximum.

Bushcreek Cottage Backpackers & Camping
1694 The 309 Road, RD1, Whitianga
Ph: (07) 866 5151, Fax: (07) 866 5137
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bushcreek.co.nz
Hosts: Ellie & Grant

Relax in our Kauri Cottage, TIPI or campsite, on our working Organic Farm. FAMILIES VERY WELCOME.Up to 6 can sleep in the TIPI. Great Bush Walks and Swimming-Holes. Bikes available. Small shop on site. No CC/EFTPOS Facilities.

International Lodge Whitianga
4 White Street, Whitianga
FREEPHONE 0800 000 898, Ph. 07 866 0544, Mobile 027 244 9337
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.internationallodge.co.nz
Hosts: Chris and Sue

Relax in our unique surroundings near town centre, a wooden style villa offering affordable, quality accommodation to independent mature travelers. 12 freshly appointed rooms, ensuites, start at $35pp. Free bikes.

Tatahi Lodge
Grange Road, Hahei, RD1, Whitianga
Ph: (07) 866 3992, Fax: (07) 866 3993
Email: [email protected] ([email protected])
Web: www.dreamland.co.nz/tatahilodge
Hosts: Vivian, Andrew

Our lodge is set amongst tranquil gardens, close to beach, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. We offer 5 two bedroom units & lovely cottage all with fully equipped kitchens & bathrooms. TV etc. Tariff $125- $200 & $15 extra person per night. Our 3 studio units have king or twin beds with separate bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities. Tariff $100- $120 per night. Our Backpackers lodge sleeps 23. Tariff $20 - $22 per dorm bed & $50-$55 for double and twin per night.

Turtle Cove Backpacker & Budget Accommodation
14 Bryce St, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 867 1517
Fax: (07) 867 1520
Hosts: Jamie & Sarah
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.turtlecove.co.nz

Whitianga's newest and finest budget & backpacker accommodation. Just 2 mins from all local amenities. We have dorm rooms, queen rooms and family rooms. Our facilities are unequalled, at a price you can afford. We cater for all your needs and more, from great accommodation to organising all local activities. Allow your hosts Jamie & Sarah to ensure you have fun and leave with a smile on your face.

Tairua Beach House
342a Main Road Tairua
Ph : (07) 864 8313, Fax (07) 864 7139
Mobile 021 108 7093
Email : [email protected]
Hosts: Tania & Bunjo

We are a friendly tourist lodge situated on 2.2 hectares only 500 metres from the surf beach and shops. Studio units $75 (2 persons) backpackers $17 - $22 pp. peak season rates apply.

The Pinnacles Backpackers
305 Main Road, Tairua
Ph: (07) 864 8448
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pinnaclesbakpak.co.nz
Hosts: Jane, Anne and John

Relax in our small friendly, quiet, clean hostel. Rooms start $18 pp. Golf course 100 mts.Free bikes, kayaks, boogie boards, pooltable & barbeque. Spades to dig spa hole at Hot Water Beach. Live the Dream.

Opoutere YHA
389 Opoutere Road, Opoutere, PO Box 36, Whangamata
Ph: (07) 865 9072, Fax: (07) 865 6172
Email: [email protected], Web: www.stayyha.com

Nestled in bush and gardens with breathtaking views of estuary and ocean, free kayak hire, dotterel recovery programme on site (Sept-Feb), fresh herbs. Family, double ,twin and multishare rooms, cabins and camping.

Whangamata Backpackers
227 Beverley Tce, Whangamata
Ph/Fax: (07) 865 8323
Email: [email protected]
Hosts: Barbara & Pauline

Small hostel by main surf beach. Minutes walk to Golf, Shops, Pub, Cinema, Restaurants and Pool. Full Kitchen, TV, Washing Machine. Shop on site. Families welcome. Canoe available.

Conservation Campsites
Wentworth Valley
Campground, Wentworth
Valley Road, Whangamata
Ph/Fax: (07) 865 7032

Remote camping in natural areas six kms from Whangamata. Sealed vault toilets, gas BBQ's, showers and rubbish collection. $7 adults, $2 children, $14 family maximum.

At Paeroa Hotel
Belmont Road, Paeroa
Ph / Fax: (07) 862 7099
Host Gwen Small

Quality Accommodation in stylish 19th Century Hotel. Comfortable country hospitality, bed and breakfast, $25 single, $45 double. Gateway to Coromandel & the Karangahake Gorge. Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, bush walk through historic gold mines and railway.