Waiheke Island Auberges de Jeunesse

"Kina Backpackers is the kind of place that makes you feel so at home that you keep extending your stay because you still haven't seen everything and the hosts keep giving you more hints and insider information. The Location The hostel is located at the end of bus line No. 1 and up some long and steep stairs. When leaving, we found another bus, stopping right in front of the hostel, too, but this was the easy way to find it and at the same time you get introduced to the beautifully long and lonely beach at the foot of the hill within...  more »

"If you're looking for a friendly place to chill-out for a while then Hekerua Lodge is the perfect place. Situated just about 15 minutes walk from Oneroa village, it is well signposted from the main road yet peacefully hidden away in the bush. It is easily accessible by bus from the ferry or any of the larger villages on the island - both buses no. 1 and 2. stop within a 5 minute walk. The hostel has a very friendly atmosphere about it - everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves and showed respect for cleaning up after themselves and...  more »