Under new management from mid 2022 and just 262 feet from Paihia Beach, Peppertree Lodge & Backpackers features 3 tennis courts and a barbecue area with outdoor seating. Guests can relax on the sunny patio, or watch a movie in the guest lounge. All rooms are bright and airy, and include heating. Guests receive free unlimited WiFi. The reception tour desk can book all tours, often with discounts, including cruises and sailing trips to the Bay of Islands and Far North. The lodge also offers a shared kitchen, dining room and indoor outdoor dining with BBQ facilities in the garden patio area. Peppertree Lodge & Backpackers Paihia is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Maritime Center and Paihia Scenic Reserve. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a 5-minute drive. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.