KIA ORA & WELCOME TO A TRUELY UNIQUE BACKPACKERS HOSTEL IN WHALE BAY, RAGLAN, NEW ZEALAND

If you’re searching for mind blowing Raglan accommodation at a budget price then you’re in luck. This Eco Surf retreat is on the West Coast of New Zealand in the mighty Waikato region. Around 50 minutes drive from Hamilton city & just 8kms from Raglan township (free pick ups & drop offs for guests) you will find us located in Whale Bay, on a 110 acre native reserve. Karioi Lodge caters to travellers, backpackers, families & large groups seeking off-beat NZ accommodation. We also provide a magical Raglan venue for weddings, corporates & other special occasions & offer self-contained coastal accommodation in Whale Bay with Sleeping Lady Lodgings.

Karioi Lodge is the perfect spot to enjoy Raglan activities with direct access to tramping, fishing, beaches & surf lessons. Explore Whale Bay which is only a few minutes walk from the lodge. Join in our sustainable organic garden programme, trek the mountain or hangout up at the spectacular lookout. FREE adrenaline zipline, sauna & ropes course. Uncrowded rooms, hammocks, blissful sun decks, mountain bikes, pool table, table tennis, basketball, BBQ, broadband Internet access, 42”Plasma satellite TV, plus full kitchen & laundry facilities.

The lodge is also home of the Raglan Surf School, & Surf Dames (womens surf retreats), where surf lessons & surf rentals take place daily. For the keen learner surfer try one of our surf packages which saves you money & gives you more time to work on your surfing skills & exploring Raglan. Ask for our amazing winter surf package & accommodation specials available from May-September.

No transportation? No Problem! FREE Pick Ups & drops offs from Raglan Township or you can join one of our daily shuttles to town/beach during your stay to explore Raglan attractions & sightseeing – funky cafes’s, live music, scenic walkways, festivals, markets, golf, fish n chips, arts & crafts & so much more….

We can organise & book any Raglan tours you may be interested in free of charge such as Raglan Eco Kayaks, Raglan Harbour Cruises, Wild Coast Horse Treks in Ruapuke, Magic Mountain Horse Treks or Raglan Kite Surfing.

 


PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR RELATED SITES.....
SURF DAMES WOMENS SURF RETREATS
RAGLAN SURF SCHOOL
SLEEPING LADY LODGINGS - LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

Please let us know if you’ve any questions or booking enquiries. We're also home of the Raglan Surf School holding daily surf lessons & offering surf rental equipment, Surf Dames which runs womens surf retreats & Sleeping Lady Lodgings which offers luxury holiday houses right at Whale Bay. We look forward to hearing from you!