91%Moana Lodge

..'exceptional backpacker, immaculate and inviting'...Lonely Planet 2007. Set in a stunning beachfront location with magic views and sunsets, Moana Lodge is 20 minutes by car North of Wellington. It is 25 minutes by commuter train with a station pick up available on request. There is a warm seafront lounge, a cosy dining room, private(but not ensuite) showers and toilets, very comfy beds and a large farmhouse kitchen provides excellent self catering facilities. Although a newcome to the Hostelworld site, Moana Lodge has been the top BBH rated hostel in Wellington region for 8 consecutive years. There's swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing, golf and diving and a short walk along the beachfront to great cafes, the village shops, medical centre and the railway station. There is plenty of free parking next to the hostel as well. NEW FACILITY - wireless internet hotspot 'Civilisations are made from the enjoyable interchange between humans and nature' We hope this is the kind of environment which you may like to visit. (Neither BBH member nor any discount is applicable to bookings from this site..)