Welcome to affordable but flash Kerikeri backpackers – Hone Heke Lodge backpackers Kerikeri. If you’re not big on dorm rooms, try our motel style rooms!
Flashpackers Defined
n. Affordable accommodation for more discerning backpacker types. More upmarket digs than a hostel dorm room. [Blend of flash and backpacker.]
Phone: +64 9 407-8170
Freephone (within NZ): 0800 407-817
TA WALKERS PLEASE CALL – WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF BEDS AVAILABLE FROM NOW. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
David & Victoria would love to welcome you to one of the friendliest backpackers in the Bay of Islands. You will arrive as guests and leave as friends – and part of the Hone Heke Lodge backpackers Kerikeri family!
Honoured to be recognised for Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice 2023, 2022 & 2021
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 6 years running!
We are honoured to be awarded TripAdvisor’s 2017, 2018 & 2019 Certificate of Excellence – thanks to our amazing guests!
Business Excellence Awards winner 2 years running!
Don’t take our word for our high customer satisfaction… we won the Westpac Northland Business Excellence “Customer Choice Award – Service” for two years running in the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards.
Newspaper article about our 2015 Business Excellence Awards win »
In 2020 we were honoured to be awarded ACC Workplace Safety Finalist in 2020.
Backpackers in Kerikeri
Hone Heke Lodge is a super-friendly backpackers in Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. It is situated in peaceful, park grounds amongst native trees & birds. We are within walking distance of the famous Stone Store (oldest building in New Zealand) and Kerikeri’s shops and restaurants.
Surrounded by orchards, there is a stunning short drive to ocean beaches where you can surf, swim, trek, fish or just relax. Kerikeri is a unique blend of New Zealand heritage, horticulture, arts, crafts and adventure.
A rainbow over top of the Kerikeri backpackers & motel buildings at Hone Heke Lodge.
Te Araroa walkers heading to Cape Reinga to start SOBO.
Two amazing guests playing pool in our communal area!
Looking for seasonal work?
There is always work around if you are willing to work hard and have a “can-do” attitude. You need to have a current New Zealand Working Holiday Visa, IRD number & a New Zealand bank account. Contact us now! Phone +64 9 407-8170 or Freephone 0800 408-817.
We have dorm rooms with a MAXIMUM of 6 people per room so all rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Twin rooms and double rooms with en-suites are available, all of which have been recently renovated. Great rates available now.
Call Hone Heke Lodge backpackers Kerikeri now to reserve your room and ask David or Victoria about work if you are on your working holiday visa in New Zealand.
Seasonal work is available on local orchards so as well as having a great place to stay, you can work locally to fund your travels. Plenty of parking in the large carpark at centrally located Hone Heke Lodge backpackers Kerikeri.
Our Kerikeri backpackers is a popular choice…
See our Reviews page to find out why Hone Heke Lodge is a popular choice when it comes to quality, budget accommodation for discerning backpackers. We look forward to seeing you at our flash backpackers Kerikeri!
Stay, Work and then Play!
