Surf n Stay NZ

Coromandel Peninsula


In a quiet street a block from the waves, this hostel owned by a friendly Kiwi-Brazilian couple has dorms and private rooms that are clean and comfortable. Cooked breakfast included. It also offers the option of surfing and paddle-boarding lessons (from $80), hire of paddle boards, surfboards and kayaks (from $20), and longer surf camps, some incorporating yoga.


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