Surat Bay Lodge and Backpackers

Small, cosy and friendly hostel (BBH member) right beside the beach at Surat Bay, with fantastic views of the beach and Catlins Estuary from your window. Native sea lions live right at our doorstep; seals, penguins, also abundant birdlife are all closeby.

Close to many attractions, such as Jack's Blowhole, Nugget Point, Kaka Point, Curio Bay, Cathedral Caves, Porpoise Bay, Waterfalls, and Waipapa Point - all are within 30mins to 1 hour drive. With local walks from our door to False Island (2.30mins) and Cannibal Bay (45mins). 5 kms from Owaka township, shops and fuel, 30 km from Balclutha.

FREE WiFi, coffee, tea, Hot chocolate and a free pick up/drop off to/from Owaka Information Centre is available. We also provide a pickup/drop off from Balclutha for $26 return (please call hostel ahead of check-in). Check-in from 2pm to 6pm, please confirm a time upon booking.

Please Note: We do not have mobile phone reception in the area. Wifi and a landline phone for local calls are available for your use.

Accommodation:
ROOMS:

- 2 x Double Room (Queen beds) - NZ$35 per person with BBH Card ($39 without BBH Card)
- Twin Room - NZ$35 per person with BBH Card ($39 without BBH Card)
- 3 Bed Share Room - NZ$31 per person with BBH Card ($35 without BBH Card)
- Dorm Room (4 beds) - NZ$28 per person with BBH Card ($32 without BBH Card)
- Dorm Room (8 beds) - NZ$25 per person with BBH Card ($29 without BBH Card)

All beds have pillow, fitted bottom sheet & warm duvet. Double and Twin also has towels.

Facilities

- 2 Fully equipped kitchens
- 2 Lounge and Dining areas with TV & DVD (soon with Sky TV)
- Free 500mb Wifi
- Free Tea and Coffee
- Free Local Calls
- DVD's, Books and Games
- Laundry $3 a wash (seasonal if low on rain water)
- Disabled ramp and bathroom
- Conservatory Lounge
- Outside tables and Hammock
- Group rates and Group bookings available
- Exclusive Hire of the whole Lodge is
available upon request, prebooked in
advance.
- Local Information

How to get here:

By Car: If coming from the north follow the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Balclutha and then to Owaka. If coming from the west follow the Southern Scenic Route from Invercargill to Owaka. From Owaka follow the signs to Surat Bay & New Haven.

By Bus: The Bottom Bus runs along the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Te Anau and the Catlins Coaster runs Te Anau to Dunedin. Check their websites for times and prices. Also it is possible to travel on Intercity Buses (0800-686-862) and Catch-A-Bus (03-471-4092) to Balclutha.

Pick up: We will pick up free from the Owaka Information Centre, and for $26 return, from the Balclutha information centre. Please arrange a time directly with the hostel before check-in.