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Attention all adventurous travellers! If you're in search of some hot travelling tips, look no further. Our blogs are tailor-made for budget-conscious globetrotters like you, offering a wealth of information on affordable travel options, exhilarating events to fuel your wanderlust, and adrenaline-pumping adventures that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Our friendly team is here to provide personalized advice, ensuring you navigate uncharted territories with confidence and make the most of your adventures in the beautiful Bay of Plenty....

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Jazz Festival comes to town!

The National Jazz Festival in Tauranga brings together the best of New Zealand's jazz musicians and fills the streets with their melodies

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Travelling on a budget - buying food sustainably

Being on the road with only a pack on your back or a shelf in a communal kitchen, trying to stay environmentally friendly can be a challenge. BUT the good news is, it's not impossible and we have some tips for you!

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Working holidays visas return

It's the moment that we all have been waiting for.....time to starting welcoming all the amazing working holiday visa holders back into our country. Did we miss you? Absolutely!

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Kiwifruit Picking season

The kiwifruit picking season is almost underway! Yay!

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Waterfall Adventures in the Bay

There’s nothing better than to sit back and relax by the serenity of a waterfall. New Zealand has lots of hidden gems amazing waterfalls. We have created the ultimate list for you to go explore, hike, swim and have a picnic by the most beautiful waterfalls around the Bay of…

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Christmas in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

It’s that time of year when people gather when family and friends to celebrate the holidays—however, this looks a bit different when you’re celebrating in New Zealand! Here are some of the things you can expect if you’re spending the holidays with us at Pacific Coast Lodge…

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Top 10 Things to Do in Mount Maunganui

When the Surf is Flat there is heaps to do and explore!

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Pacific Coast Lodge, we have a long-standing commitment to recycling and promoting sustainability in the tourism industry. Recently, we were just award the Gold Level by Tauranga’s Resource Wise Program—a huge achievement and one that we’d like to share with you!

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Life at Pacific Coast Lodge

Pacific Coast Lodge is not just a hostel—it’s a place where memories are made! We went around and asked our guests a few questions about what makes our hostel different from others in New Zealand. Here’s what they had to say

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People Say...

- 5/5 Amazing place! -

""New to staying in hostels - PCL lodge has excellent staff, welcoming people and always fun activities to get involved with. Great location by the beach and the town" "

- 5/5 Awesome hostel -

"Such an awesome hostel! Spacious with an outdoor patio area and a table tennis table. Kitchen is huge and the facilities are always clean. Heaps of storage under the beds as well so you can actually unpack. Staff are super friendly and only a 5 minute walk to the beach too!"

- 5/5 Best Backpackers I have ever been! -

""The best hostel I’ve been soo far in New Zealand! Pacific lodge is just amazing, reat space in the comum areas with tv, library, ping pong table and a big kitchen! It’s always super organised and clean! Staff are really friendly and always helpful if you need anything!""

- 5/5 Amazing stay - helps find work -

""They helped us find work straight away! It was also a very welcoming, clean and friendly environment that offered so much. Definitely recommend"."

- 5/5 Prefect -Tick Tick Tick! -

""Such a nice hostel! We travelled as a couple and the private room was so nice - it even had a separate shared bathroom away from the communal ones which was a nice touch. Very clean, fresh looking and close to the beach. Friendly staff. Tick tick tick"."

- 5/5 Great for Groups! -

""I could not of asked for a better experience. Staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. The lodge has a awesome vibe, is super clean and is an affordable way to stay with groups of mates in the Mount. Highly recommended and I can't wait to stay again next year"."

- 5/5 Free surf boards, Amazing people! -

""I had the best time at this hostel, meeting amazing people! The staff are all so lovely and friendly who let us borrow surfboards all the time!! Will miss it so much, great for long term stay""

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