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Whatipu Lodge

Hostel in Piha

Hostel
Opened
1870

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About

Whatipu Lodge is a hostel in Piha. It sits close to Whatipu Beach and Huia Settlers Museum, about 19.2 km from Sunnyvale.

Notable stay

Whatipu Lodge is a historic lodge located in Whatipu, a historic remote settlement to the west of Auckland. The lodge was originally a 19th-century homestead alongside a timber mill before being converted to accommodation. (via Wikipedia)

Location

What's nearby

  • Whatipu Beach2.5 km
  • Huia Settlers Museum6.1 km
  • Werera6.3 km
  • Karekare Beach6.4 km
  • Huia Lookout6.8 km
  • Wattle Bay Beach7.0 km

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Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Irwin Road Emergency Glider Strip 8.0 km
Nearest station
Sunnyvale19.2 km
Nearest beach
Whatipu Beach2.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 14 °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

Straight-line distances.

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