Kia Ora and Welcome to New Zealand's own Stray Possum Lodge providing Great Barrier Island accommodation , situated in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf only thirty minutes by plane, two hours by ferry or four and a half hours by car ferry from Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand.
Accommodation in Auckland can be hard to find in peak times and Great Barrier Island offers a stunning alternative, much nearer than you think. You'll be hard pressed to find equivalent New Zealand accommodation in such pristine surroundings near Auckland.
Stray Possum Lodge, set within thirty acres of unspoilt native bush, is an easy walk from the Great Barrier Island main ferry terminal and offers several options for affordable budget accommodation with a down to earth rustic style.
If you need peace, quiet, privacy and time to chill, then Stray Possum Lodge is the best that Great Barrier Island has to offer. Choose from camping, backpacker accommodation in dorm rooms, double rooms , or our self-contained chalets , and if you feel like a drink or a meal visit our restaurant and bar and enjoy the sea view from the deck.
Whether you are a lone backpacker, arranging your wedding, organizing a team building retreat, a fishing or tramping club outing or just a group of friends keen to chill out in one of New Zealand's most beautiful places CONTACT US today and let us help you with all aspects of your adventure on stunning Great Barrier Island.