The location of Egmont Eco Lodge makes one feel well away from the bustle of a city such as New Plymouth, yet it is only a half-hour walk or five-minute drive into the city centre.
The lounge is a great place to make new friends and relax with books, cards, and board games. Its windows overlook a spacious lawn area beside a stream where one may be able to see and feed the eels. Outside, you can snooze in the hammocks, walk through the garden, and pet the animals.
As with all YHA hostels, bedding is provided and the kitchen is well-equipped. Each night the hosts offer a free slice of their delicious Egmont cake. The rooms range from doubles to dorms and are in the downstairs part of the main building as well as in a separate building at the back.
A five-minute walk from the hostel brings you to the Huatoki Walkway. This pleasant streamside track brings you to the city centre and close to lovely Pukekura Park, famous for its lake and views of Mt. Taranaki. With the Brooklands Park, TSB Bowl, and the new Chinese gardens nearby, you can make up an interesting day's sightseeing on foot.
Anyone can stay at the hostel but there is a nightly surcharge if you do not have a YHA membership. The name of Egmont Eco Lodge reflects the YHA's commitment to the environment; recycling of waste is practised here, as with all other YHA hostels.
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