Surf Lodge 45 Opunake
Opunake
Cnr. Tasman & Napier Street, Opunake, New Zealand, 4546
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Hostel Description
Surf Lodge 45, Opunake. Surf Highway 45.
60 Km South of New Plymouth
40 Km North of Hawera.
South Taranaki Bight.
100 km of west coast black sand, rock, cliffs, wind, & wild surf breaks on 180 degrees circumference of the North Island.
The Parsons Nose of N.Z.
A dog-leg detour from the rest of the country.
The most Western Point of New Zealand.
Surf in the morning, Ski in the afternoon.
Large acres of green grass, cows, and well sealed roads ideal for biking & cycling.
Surf Lodge 45 accommodation is safe, with fire heat & smoke detectors through-out.
A two storey solid concrete building built in the art deco style of the 1930's.
Converted to Backpackers in 2007.
John R. Smith & Viola H. Guttenbeil-Smith and family Johann, & Joshua own & operate Surf Lodge 45.
Originally from England & Tonga via Auckland.
Surf Lodge 45
Cnr Tasman Street & Napier Street. Surf Highway 45.
The Mural on the building:-
The Maori Mural depicts the ancient Maori gods, with the Sun god rising in the east, over the ocean waves & whales, blown by the Wind god over the land to meet the Forest gods, that encounter the Fire gods breathing Volcanic ash from the Mountain to the shores on the west coast where the early English Whaling Ships wrecked on the shores of the N.Z.
Opunake has all the infrastructure & facilities of a larger town or city.
It is fairly level in contour and sits about 100 m above cliffs & sea level.
The location provides access to the Wild West coast and numerous reef breaks, and Opunake beach is regarded as the safest beach on the coast.
Life-guards are on duty in summer, December - March.
Great fishing, snorkeling for paua, kite-surfing, paragliding, dam-dropping, river walking, tramping, canoeing. Mountain-biking, skateboarding, & running.
All extreme sport equipment is available to purchase or hire at Surf Lodge 45.
Pick-up available from Hawera, Stratford, Eltham, New Plymouth.
Tours around the Mountain.
Art Galleries.
Factory shopping for Cheese, Possum- Fur Products,
Antiques, Auctions.
Real Estate advice provided free.
Free Postcards from Creative Profile.
Outdoor Entertainment area. BBQ.
UMU Feast on Sundays.
Garage Bar
60 Km South of New Plymouth
40 Km North of Hawera.
South Taranaki Bight.
100 km of west coast black sand, rock, cliffs, wind, & wild surf breaks on 180 degrees circumference of the North Island.
The Parsons Nose of N.Z.
A dog-leg detour from the rest of the country.
The most Western Point of New Zealand.
Surf in the morning, Ski in the afternoon.
Large acres of green grass, cows, and well sealed roads ideal for biking & cycling.
Surf Lodge 45 accommodation is safe, with fire heat & smoke detectors through-out.
A two storey solid concrete building built in the art deco style of the 1930's.
Converted to Backpackers in 2007.
John R. Smith & Viola H. Guttenbeil-Smith and family Johann, & Joshua own & operate Surf Lodge 45.
Originally from England & Tonga via Auckland.
Surf Lodge 45
Cnr Tasman Street & Napier Street. Surf Highway 45.
The Mural on the building:-
The Maori Mural depicts the ancient Maori gods, with the Sun god rising in the east, over the ocean waves & whales, blown by the Wind god over the land to meet the Forest gods, that encounter the Fire gods breathing Volcanic ash from the Mountain to the shores on the west coast where the early English Whaling Ships wrecked on the shores of the N.Z.
Opunake has all the infrastructure & facilities of a larger town or city.
It is fairly level in contour and sits about 100 m above cliffs & sea level.
The location provides access to the Wild West coast and numerous reef breaks, and Opunake beach is regarded as the safest beach on the coast.
Life-guards are on duty in summer, December - March.
Great fishing, snorkeling for paua, kite-surfing, paragliding, dam-dropping, river walking, tramping, canoeing. Mountain-biking, skateboarding, & running.
All extreme sport equipment is available to purchase or hire at Surf Lodge 45.
Pick-up available from Hawera, Stratford, Eltham, New Plymouth.
Tours around the Mountain.
Art Galleries.
Factory shopping for Cheese, Possum- Fur Products,
Antiques, Auctions.
Real Estate advice provided free.
Free Postcards from Creative Profile.
Outdoor Entertainment area. BBQ.
UMU Feast on Sundays.
Garage Bar
Hostel Directions
55 Tasman Street
Surf Highway 45
Opunake.
cnr Tasman & Napier Street.
opposit TSB BANK & Peter Snell bronze Statue.
60 km South of NewPLymouth
40 km North of Hawera.
The Parsons Nose of N.Z.
A dog-leg detour from the rest of the North Island.
An alternative route to Wellington from Auckland.
Off the beaten tourist track.
Where the Milk & Cheese is made.
Acres & acres of diamonds.
Acres & acres of Green Grass.
A Moutain in the MIddle of the Earth.
Wild wind, surf breaks, and adventure.
Surf Highway 45
Opunake.
cnr Tasman & Napier Street.
opposit TSB BANK & Peter Snell bronze Statue.
60 km South of NewPLymouth
40 km North of Hawera.
The Parsons Nose of N.Z.
A dog-leg detour from the rest of the North Island.
An alternative route to Wellington from Auckland.
Off the beaten tourist track.
Where the Milk & Cheese is made.
Acres & acres of diamonds.
Acres & acres of Green Grass.
A Moutain in the MIddle of the Earth.
Wild wind, surf breaks, and adventure.
Photos from Surf Lodge 45 Opunake
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Facilities
- Washer
- Tour
- Cheap
- Safe
- Wheelchair
- Catering
- Lounge
- Net
- Carpark
- Curfew
- Reception
- Shower
- Bar
- Free Towel
- Free Linen
- Free Luggageroom
