Centabay Lodge Paihia

We arrived in Paihia to find lovely weather and the beach! We dropped our bags off at Centabay Lodge, and headed straight to the beach to go for a paddle. On the way back to the hostel, we walked around the tiny town and found the 2 supermarkets - one of ...

... packed and headed back to land and a hot shower. A short walk up the main road and I found Centabays hostel www.centabay.co.nz. A lovely white wooden painted building with green shutters and verandas. An instantly welcoming building. As I walked along the ...

... community feel to it and once again everyone is completely friendly. I moved out of the Pipi Patch yesterday and in to the 'Centabay Lodge' which is over the road from the beach. I'm sharing a room with Dean and Micky. Here's a quick run-down:- ...

... unspectacular compared to the South Island and the cold and the constant showers were not helping our mood. We checked into Centabay Backpackers and unfortunately I had to sleep for a couple of hours due to a driving headache whilst Sara worked on the ...

... Weather is definately getting better. Stayed in a few different hostals - Saltwater Lodge, Bay Adventurer. Then got a cleaning job at Centabay Lodge!!! Great, just what ive always aimed for - to be a cleaner!!! Ive been on loads of huge walks. Went to ...