In the heart of the Bay of Islands, Base Backpackers Paihia hostel (The Pipi Patch) provides centrally located accommodation from private units to share rooms. The hostel is 50 meters from the beach and only a short stroll to Paihia's seaside resort restaurants, cafes and ferry terminals for accessing the wonderous Bay of Islands.
The hostel features a spa and swimming pool, set in a sunny courtyard amongst palm trees. At the end of an active day the Pipi Patch bar is a great place to meet and party with other travellers and locals.
Pipi Patch Features and Facilities
- 50 metres to the beach and a short stroll to shops
- Spa and swimming pool
- High speed wireless Internet
- Free onsite carparking and bike hire
- Private units to dorm rooms
- Amazing beaches, scenery, culture, history and adventure activities
- Relax on the outdoor deck as the crew cooks up a wicked BBQ
- Plus the Sanctuary Dorm - girls only (Click Here)
Recent comments as seen on Hostelworld.com
Nicola from England stayed here on 08th January 2008. Female 18-24. "Normal base backpackers, full of Kiwi and Stray bus people, but a good atmosphere because it's a nice small size."
Steal Deal 1
- 1 night at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ and drink
Only $33
That's a saving of $5 - click here to enquire about a booking
Steal Deal 2
- 2 nights at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ & drink
PLUS - 1 return ferry trip to Russell
AND - 1/2 day Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' cruise
Only $131
That's a saving of $20 - click here to enquire about a booking
Steal Deal 3
- 2 nights at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ & drink
PLUS - 1 return ferry trip to Russell
AND - Dolphin Adventure with Awesome
Only $169
That's a saving of $20 - click here to enquire about a booking
- We get our oceans muddled up on the 'old' website and the newspapers finally catch up after three years (kind of funny)













