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What makes New Zealand 'Kiwi As'

So you're thinking of whether or not you should hop across the 'ditch' to visit New Zealand? We might be a little biased, but we've gathered a few of the special things that you'll find here in our little island nation, these are the things that make us 'Kiwi As!'

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G’day Mate! Kia Ora!

After a long year of being apart, we can finally welcome you back into our beautiful country again!

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Summer Markets

Summer is here and that means longer, sunnier, warmer days! Mount Maunganui is one of the best places to attend outdoor markets. It’s a great chance to grab some friends you have made from our Mount hostel and head out for a browse.

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Spooking Up for Halloween

We love hosting events and organizing all sorts of random gatherings and outings for our guests. Halloween is easily a fav on our event calendar, and a great reason to come and stay with us over the Hallow-ed weekend… if you dare!

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People Say...

- Great Fun Place To Stay With Helpful Staff -

"My girlfriend and I are both from Cornwall and love it here. Never been ones for staying in hostels but PCL lodge has excellent staff, welcoming people and always fun activities to get involved with. Great location from cricket stadium, beach and the town."

- Wonderful hostel -

"Great vibe, wicked facilities, very clean and the staff are super friendly and helpful, especially the manager Elena. Really enjoying our stay here. Fully recommend for other travelers to stay whilst they explore Tauranga! :)"

- Best Backpackers I have ever been -

"What a great place to be in the summer !!! The best location and the best beach in new Zealand !!! You can do a lot in that area. Great hostel, It is r eally clean, always nice people around you and a lot of fun every day. I really recommend that place."

- Amazing stay -

"Me and my partner went to the Pacific lodge to help our chances to get work, they put our names down straight away for any work they may have and gave us tips on how best to present ourselves and even gave us free printouts of our CV's to further better our chances. It was also a very welcoming, clean and friendly environment that offered so much. Definitely recommend."

- Family -

"What a hostel!!! I spent my lockdown here and we become a really big family. It was an unbelievable good time. The Hostel is carrying really good vibes. The Staff are so incredibly nice and helpful. Thanks Rhys, Rachel ..... Everything i s pretty clean and there are some private bathrooms."

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