YHA Opoutere (Backpackers)

YHA Opoutere (Backpackers) is a 4-star hostel located in Opoutere, New Zealand.

The hostel offers stunning views of Wharekawa harbor, beach forest, and the spit. Surrounded by mature native forest and majestic redwood trees, it is an excellent spot for birdwatching, with a colony of kaka parrots adding to the unique atmosphere. The hostel provides communal kitchen and bathroom facilities that are well-maintained by friendly staff. With 12 rooms offering modern comforts, including separate toilet and shower facilities, the hostel is housed in the old Opoutere School site, with the old schoolhouse now used as a dorm. Guests can enjoy peaceful and tranquil backpacker accommodation in bush and gardens, with great views over the estuary and to the ocean. The hostel's prime location in Opoutere makes it a popular destination, with the nearest airport, Tauranga, reachable within 72 miles.