Welcome to Purple Peak Retreat. We are a small and friendly Surfing lodge and Relaxpackers. Set on 33 hectares of pasture and native forest.Located above Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, East Of Christchurch.
- Overlooks Akaroa village the harbour and out over the Pacific Ocean
- 550 metres (approx 1650ft) up on the slope of an extinct volcano.
- Possibly New Zealand highest boutique hostel with the views to match.
- Surrounded by the peninsulas large native reserve "Hinewai"
- Over 30 kilometres of stunning walkways at the doorstep
- Cows Sheep and horses at different times.
- Bush cafe operating from mid november to end of april..
- Hickory Bay for excellent surfing.
- Discounts on most activities in the area
- We have Surf equipment available for hire, discounted for guests
- We run Kayaking trips on Akaroa Harbour, discounted for guests
- Beautiful Private campsites available
- Free shuttle to and from Akaroa
- Birdsong by day, frog opera by night..
- This is big sky country
We believe this is a magical and Unique part of the country and we welcome visitors from around the world. Our wish is to make your stay enjoyable and have you leave more relaxed than when you arrived. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers
Darin
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Purple Peak Retreat Surfing Lodge & Relaxpackers, Akaroa
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Description
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Location
Located near the top of an extinct volcano next to Hinewai the largest reserve on the peninsula. Turn up Long bay road at the top of the last rise before Akaroa, climb to the volcanic rim top and turn right onto our driveway first and only building you come to is us. Welcome
Facilities and Amenities
Bedsheets
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
BBQ Grill
Book Collection/Exchange
Concierge/Info Desk
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Gameroom
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Pool Table
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Credit Card Payments
Service Animals
Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: Unlimited
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: September to may
Reception Hours: 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM (07:30-22:30)
Size: Small (less than 30 beds)
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