Port FitzRoy and Okiwi Accommodation

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Port FitzRoyPort FitzRoy - Named after the first Governor, Robert FitzRoy, and spelt by the Captain of the HMS Beagle on Darwin's voyage, with a capital 'R' apparently to Okiwiemphasize his royal (if unofficial) descent from Charles FitzRoy, first Duke of Southampton.

Okiwi
- A traditional Maori place name that means 'the place of the kiwi' although kiwi are not known to have inhabited this area.

Port FitzRoy Sheltered harbours, general store, fuel, water, boat ramp, dive fills, burger bar (seasonal), bar & restaurant, information centre. Kayaking, fishing, DoC walking tracks, Glenfern Sanctuary.  Okiwi Airport. White sandy beach for surfing, swimming, kayaking, fishing. Historic site (Wairarapa Graves) nearby.
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Rates quoted are generally off-peak     Categories: Self-Contained  Lodges  Luxury Lodges  Backpackers  Homestay/B&B

110 (one one o) Port FitzRoy Sleeps up to 8 in 2 bedrooms. From $80pn for 2
Abercrombie Kotuku Cottage Port FitzRoy Sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms. From $99pn for 2
Akapoua Hideaway Port FitzRoy Sleeps up to 4 in 4 singles, 2 bedrooms.  From $120pn for 2
FitzRoy House Port FitzRoy Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms From $160pn for 2
IslandStay Okiwi Sleeps up to 8 in 3 bedrooms From $90pn for 2
The Jetty Lodge Port FitzRoy Sleeps 10 in cottage & 2 dble units From $125pn for 2
Kahu Cottage Okiwi Sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms + Nov-May from $250pn for 4
June-Oct from $160pn for 4
Kaiaraara Bay Chalet Port FitzRoy
09 4290 040
Sleeps up to 4 - 027 2766 292 From $170pn
Motairehe Marae Backpackers Katherine Bay
North Barrier
Marae style backpackers, sleeps 50, $35pp pn.  Toilets, showers, kitchen facilities, internet. Good fishing/swimming.
Orama Karaka Bay Port FitzRoy Bunkrooms, Cabins, Self-Contained  
Whangapoua Beach Front Okiwi Sleeps up to 10 in 5 bedrooms. Min 3 nights
Zena Rose Retreat Okiwi
021 880 842
Sleeps up to 7 people for $350pn, 2 doubles & 3 singles.
Min 3 nights  Email


Camping:

Akapoua Bay DoC Campground Situated right at the harbour edge, a 10min walk to the Port FitzRoy wharf and shop.  Access to many short walks and day hikes.  Trees for shade.  Cold showers, toilets. Ph 09 4290 044

Kaiaraara Bay Hut  (DoC)  Located at the beginning of the Mt Hirakimata (Hobson) track, Port FitzRoy.  Ph 09 4290 044

Whangapoua DoC Campground Situated near Okiwi airfield, on the Whangapoua estuary.  No shade or shelter, open showers, toilets.  Ph 09 4290 044

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