Description: Between horses, piglets, sheep and many more animals, you find our cosy backpacker. Sleep in one of the four cabins or book a bunk bed. Go on our horse trek (See more about our horsetrekking on The TrueNZ Guide to Horsetrekking), make your own Maori bone carving necklace and order a traditional Hangi meal. After all these activities, you can have a nice hot shower and light the outside fire for a night under the stars. We welcome you to experience our Ngati Porou hospitality!

Location: [map here] 8km off SH35 (turn off at Tikitiki), 2 hours north of Gisborne.
Prices: We have 2 dorms (sleep 8) for $23 per person, 4 cabins (sleep 4) $25 per person. Tent and campervan sites $10 per person.

Hosts: Tim and Julie Wright
Address: 836 Rangitukia Rd, Rangitukia
Postal Address: Box 90, Tikitiki 3850, East Coast
Phone: +64 6 864 3820
Fax: +64 6 864 3042
Email: eastenderbackpackers@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.eastenderhorsetreks.co.nz

Comments: We operate during all seasons. Beware! No ATM`s on the East Coast and EFTPOS only available during high season months.

Description: Accommodation beside the sea, spectacular rocky coastline, to the west view volcanic white island (Whakaari) and in the east the light house at Cape Runaway from the dinning room window. Access to beaches and bush. Fishing from rock or boat. Guided adventure bush tours from 1 hour to 1 day to 1 week. Night time activities - glow worms, eeling, possum hunting, star gazing through telescope, beach fires and celebration.

Location: 20 minutes East from Te Kaha

Single: 1 room from $18 per person
Double: 2 rooms from $18 per person
Twin: 1 room from $18 per person

Address: 8271, SH 35
Email: mobe.mark@xtra.co.nz

Description: Across the road from the famous Morere Hot Springs. Enjoy a bit of real East Coast country hospitality. Beautiful old farmhouse brought back to life. Surrounded by trees and Scenic Reserve. Relax and do nothing or explore the district. Bush walks, mountain bikes for hire, caving trips in the summer, close to Mahia Peninsula (famous for its fishing and surfing). Lots of animals and an owner/operator who loves books, music, talk and planting trees.

Peacock Lodge and the Morere Hot Springs are on the main road (State Highway 2) 57km south of Gisborne and 40 km north of Wairoa. Daily bus services go past the front gate.

Along with the 14 bed (5 bedroom) backpacker lodge there is a self-contained cottage that will sleep 4. Excellent beds, free washing facilities. Computer available for email etc.

Location: Morere, about 57km south of Gisborne, 40 km north of Wairoa.

Double: 2 rooms from $15 per person.
Twin: 1 room from $15 per person.
Share: 2 rooms from $15 per person.

Address: State Highway 2, Morere.
Postal Address: Postal Agency, Morere, via Gisborne.
Phone: +64 6 837 8824
Email: gprickett@xtra.co.nz