The rugged, black sand beaches of the West Coast
When you stay at Awakino River Lodge, you'll have the classic West Coast beaches at your door step, characterised by their time-weathered rocks, magnetic black sands and powerfull currents and swells.
The always present Mt Taranaki in the distance
Beautiful Mt Taranaki is an always present backdrop in the Awakino area.
Awakino River Lodge
The Front facade as viewed from the edge of the Awakino River.
Location
Situated on the Awakino River one hour north of New Plymouth, two hours south of Hamilton and three-and-a-half hours from Auckland it's a haven from city stress and strain.
The local area has classic west coast beaches, fishing, hunting, tramping, a golf course and is world famous in New Zealand for its whitebait.
At Awakino, you’ll find just 15 houses in the town, a handful of which are permanent residences, plus the pub for a cold beer and classic kiwi meal, as well as the petrol station two kms away for all the essentials.
Travel Times
| To Awakino from | |||
| Auckland | 3.5 hrs | via Highway 39 | |
| Hamilton | 2 hrs | ||
| New Plymouth | 1 hr | ||
| Palmerston North | 4.5 hrs | ||
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6 hrs | ||
| From Awakino to | |||
| Rotorua | 2 hrs | ||
| Taupo | 2 hrs | ||
| Waitomo Caves | 1.25 hrs | ||
| Raglan | 3 hrs | via coastal road through Maracopa and Kawhia | |
| Taumarunui | 5 hrs | via Stratford and Whangamomana on the Forgotton World Highway |