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Surat Bay Lodge

Hostel in Papatowai

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About

Surat Bay Lodge is a hostel in Papatowai. It sits close to Surat Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole, around 25.5 km from Balclutha Airport, about 1.1 km from Surat Bay Beach. The most comfortable time to visit Papatowai is generally January to March.

Location

What's nearby

  • Surat Bay Beach1.1 km
  • Jack's Blowhole3.9 km
  • Teapotland Owaka4.9 km
  • Owaka Museum5.1 km
  • Hunts Road Tunnel6.5 km
  • Roaring Bay Viewing Hide7.2 km

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Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Balclutha Airport 25.5 km
Nearest beach
Surat Bay Beach1.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 10.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

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