YHA Opoutere, Opoutere, New Zealand

This homely hostel set in bush and gardens with great views of the estuary and ocean is a must for those wanting some peace and tranquility. Trampoline, badminton, volleyball and free canoes to paddle the estuary.
Family cabins available. A DOC ranger is onsite between Sept & Feb.

Facilities

• BBQ Area
• Bike Parking
• Common Room
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Free Carpark
• Internet Access
• Linen Included
• Luggage Storage
• Telephone/Fax Facilities
• Towels
• Travel Desk/Travel Info
• Web access in lobby
• Wheelchair Friendly
• WiFi in lobby
• WiFi in room

Communications

• Card Phones
• Fax Service

Food & Drink

• Guest Kitchen

General

• Hairdryer for Hire
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Mini-Supermarket
• Tax included
• Tours Desk
• Washing Machine/Dryer
• Wheelchair Accessible

Sport & Leisure

• Library
• Pool Table

About YHA Opoutere

This homely hostel set in bush and gardens with great views of the estuary and ocean is a must for those wanting some peace and tranquility. Trampoline, badminton, volleyball and free canoes to paddle the estuary.

Family cabins available. A DOC ranger is onsite between Sept & Feb. Learn about the Dotterel Bird Recovery Programme.

Opoutere is one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas on the Coromandel Peninsula and still close to main centres. Bush walks are nearby and beach swimming, canoeing, fishing, seafood & shell gathering are possible in the estuary and ocean. Relax and breathe in the beauty.

YHA New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation. Non-members pay an additional NZ$3 per person per night fee upon check-in. Memberships can be purchased online or at the hostel. Visit our website to learn about membership and the ways you can experience local communities and the environment through YHA NZ

Important Information

Conditions

YHA Opoutere is 3-star plus Qualmark rated. It is an historic converted schoolhouse overlooking a sheltered estuary on the Coromandel Peninsula, just under two hours north of Tauranga. Set in bush and gardens with great views over the estuary and to the ocean, this homely Opoutere hostel offers peaceful and tranquil accommodation in a relaxed Coromandel hideaway.

The accommodation at YHA Opoutere hostel is clean and comfortable. The large kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of fridge space for all to share. Other YHA Opoutere hostel facilities include free kayaks, trampoline, and volleyball and lots of room to relax. It offers a few camp sites and a bush walk. Relax and unwind in the unique and preserved environment that is Opoutere, a place that you won’t want to leave.
Accommodation includes: all bedding (sheets, duvets, pillows), multishare rooms and private room. Access to internet, public phone, free kayaks, trampoline, volleyball, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchen.

Learn all about the endangered Dotterel bird with their nesting ground at Opoutere.
•Seafood lovers will love Opoutere with plentiful opportunities to go fishing or seafood gathering along the shore.
•The calm waters of the Opoutere estuary are great for kayaking.
•Opoutere is on the Coromandel Peninsula where there is a wealth of great outdoors activities to do in the native forests and along the pristine coastline.
•Just hide out here in Opoutere for a while, your backpacking travels and tribulations can wait

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