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Relax and enjoy the natural playground of the Bay of Islands at the special place, famous for the free continuous continental breakfast. Pickled Parrot is a small hostel - bed & breakfast accommodation in a secluded & quiet location in a tree-lined valley, away from the crowd, where you can get personal friendly service in a homely atmosphere. Pickled Parrot is especially suitable for double, twin & single accommodation.

Paihia is 240km north by road from Auckland with a drive time of around 3.5 hours. You get free pick-up from the town centre to this sub tropical garden paradise; also available - free bedding in rooms, tea, coffee, milo, not to forget - the famous free breakfast, bikes, fishing rods, tennis racquets, off-street parking and secure bag store.

Facilities at this backpacker lodge include

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... clean modern rooms

- chalets among the bananas

- also 4 & 6 bed dorms

- camping under the trees

- shared toilets & showers

- modern & fully equipped kitchen & laundry

- cozy lounge with TV, videos, games

- email & CD stereo

- the established garden, trees & birds

- barbecue cooking

- fresh banana cake

- beach, shops, cafes & bars are just a 3min walk away.

You can book accommodation online from the website using a Credit Card. Should your plans change, please remember to advise by phone prior to 9am the day before you are due to arrive to avoid losing your deposit.

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A Day in the Bay

over a year ago : 13th July 2008
I arrived in Paihia Tuesday afternoon and checked into a little place called the Pickled Parrot. The weather was beautiful and I just relaxed and went for a walk along the beach. On Thursday, I took a boat ride out into the Bay of...

by beckyinnewzeala…day-in-bay.html

On our way to the Pickled Parrot - Bay of Islands

over a year ago : 13th July 2008
Will, Kirsten and I, left Friday lunchtime after a light bite to eat (remains of hummus, toms and bread), dropped off Gordon at cattery − hoodwinked into his box whilst sleeping by Kirsten He went quietly and will hopefully forgive...

by emilysauthentic…rot-bay-of.html

Hectic in New Zealand

over a year ago : 13th July 2008
Stayed again at the pickled parrot in paihia and went out with the guys that run the hostel Linda a really nice scottish lady was heading home so everyone really got into the spirit of the occassion mostly gin was that spirit,...

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Beautiful Bay of Islands

over a year ago : 13th July 2008
Okay so after almost the entire day on the bus yesterday, we arrived in Paihia (Bay of Islands) at about 6pm. Were staying in a cute little backpackers called The Pickled Parrot where they actually have a pet parrot hanging around. The weather was supposed to be rainy yesterday and today, but fo...

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