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Planning a surfing holiday or weekend away? These fine accommodation options offer great
proximity to surf beaches in some of Australia best surf spots and beyond. Get out there.
TASMANIA
VICTORIA
SURF TRIP ACCOMMODATION
NEW SOUTH WALES
QUEENSLAND
NEW ZEALAND
MARRAWAH BEACH HOUSE
19 Beach Road, MARRAWAH
The Beach House is located on
an organic beef farm on the wild,
west coast of Tasmania. The
comfortable, self contained twobedroom
cottage has spectacular
views of the Southern Ocean
and easy access to the beach.
The perfect base to explore the
wilderness of the Tarkine and
Arthur River areas. 1 ½ hrs drive
from Burnie Airport and 2 ½ hrs
drive from Devonport Ferry.
Proximity: Close to quality reef
and beach breaks as well as the
local general store and hotel.
P: 03 6457 1285 or 0428 571 285
E: marrawahbeachhouse@activ8.net.au
Rates from $140 per night
SILVERWATER RESORT
17 Potters Hill Rd, San Remo
Spacious one, two and
three-bedroom self-contained
apartments all with spectacular
bay views and modern
conveniences. Complementing
the 4.5 star accommodation
is an excellent range of resort
facilities including indoor and
outdoor pool, billiards and games
room, tennis and basketball
courts, restaurant and bar.
Proximity: Five mins to surf
beach, two mins to town
Phone: 1800 033 403
res@silverwaterresort.com.au
www.silverwaterresort.com.au
From $175 per night
SOUTHVIEW BULLI
19 Southview Street, Bulli
Southview is a bed & breakfast
and self contained holiday
accommodation, nestled
between Sandon Point Beach
and Bulli Beach. Recently
rated 4.5 stars by AAA tourism
it is the perfect place to
unwind and perfect for the
surfer and their family.
Proximity: Nestled Between
Sandon Point and Bulli Beach
Telephone: 02 4268 6303
E: info@southviewbulli.com.au
www.southviewbulli.com.au
From $145 per couple
PORTOBELLO BY THE SEA
6 Beerburrum St, Dicky Beach
Caloundra
Fantastic surf spots right on
your doorstep. Moffat, Neill
Street, Dicky Beach all within
a 5 minute walk. Luxury
accommodation within 50 m of
some of the best restaurants
Caloundra has to offer.
Proximity: Across from
patrolled Dicky Beach, on-site
dining and shopping.
Phone: 07 5491 9038
E: info@portobellobythesea.com.au
www.portobellobythesea.com.au
From $325 for two nights.
PIWIWIWI SURF
CAMPERVAN RENTALS
Raglan NZ
DON’T STAY... EXPLORE!
The only campervan rentals
company in New Zealand aimed
at surfers. Vans are kitted out
with all the gear you need
including straps to hold your
boards safe INSIDE the van.
PiwiWiwi is a small, friendly
company based in the magic
surf town of Raglan.
Transfers to and from
Auckland Airport available.
Raglan Office: +64 7 825 0974
NZ Free Phone: 0800 74 94 94
E: info@piwiwiwi.co.nz
www.piwiwiwi.co.nz
From $25 per night
NEW SOUTH WALES
SCAMANDER BEACH SHACK
130 Scamander Ave, SCAMANDER
This is the ultimate authentic
beach shack and only $130
per night, anytime of the
year! Amazing location
right opposite Tasmania’s
premium east-coast surfing
beach. Uninterrupted views of
waves and the Scamander River
mouth provide breathtaking
scenery sitting in the comfort
of the shack. An ideal getaway
for surfers and their families or
keen fisherpersons plus a cosy
getaway for a couple.
Proximity: Right opposite
Scamander Beach.
Phone: 0400 912 583
www.scamanderbeachshack.com
$130 per night, all year round
KIAMA COVE BOUTIQUE MOTEL
10 Bong Bong St, Kiama
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Kiama Cove Boutique Motel is
in a fantastic location right near
the heart of Kiama overlooking
Surf Beach. The motel offers
ocean views, king sized beds in
most rooms, off-street parking,
free Austar, swimming pool
and a fabulous sun lounge area
overlooking the beach.
Proximity: Right on Surf
Beach and a short stroll to the
main street of Kiama.
Phone: 02 4232 4500
E: info@kiamacove.com.au
www.kiamacoveboutiquemotel.com.au
Room rates are from $90
to $200 for family rooms
9 Shirley Street, BYRON BAY
Outrigger Bay is the perfect Byron
getaway for the ultimate relaxing
holiday. With direct access to
the beach, these fabulous 2 or
3 bedroom apartments are not
only in a stunning location but
are also so close to Byron’s great
restaurants and bars. This is
an ideal location for a surfing
holiday with the family or a
group of friends.
Proximity: DIRECT ACCESS to
beach - only 50m walk. 2 min
walk to town centre shops.
P: 02 6685 8646
E: info@outriggerbay.com
www.outriggerbay.com
From $195 per night
COOLANGATTA SANDS HOSTEL
Cnr McLean and Griffith Street,
Coolangatta
Your ultimate surf HQ!
Where else can you find some
of the world’s best beaches and
beach breaks on your doorstep
- Kirra, Snapper Rocks, D-Bah,
Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and
Coolangatta? Free breakfast, free
pick-up, economical shared and
private rooms. Stay three nights
and you can travel to Byron Bay
for free on our shuttle bus! Part of
the Coolangatta Adventure Crew.
Proximity: Across from great
surf breaks, restaurants, nightlife
Phone: 07 5536 7472
E: hostel@taphouse.com.au
www.coolangattasandshostel.com.au
Rates from $29 per night
PIHA DOMAIN SURF CAMP
21 Seaview Road, Piha, NZ
What a phenomenal location
for surfers and their families!
Piha Domain is a large,
family-friendly campground
in the heart of Piha Village,
accommodating tents,
caravans, campervans and also
has cabins to hire.
Only two minutes walk from
one of the best surfing beaches
in New Zealand, this is one
of the best value for money
camps in the country.
Proximity: Right on the beach
in front of the iconic Lion Rock
and only a short stroll to shops.
Phone: +64 9 8128 815
E: pihacamp@xtra.co.nz
Rates from $10 a night
for tent sites
TV
gym
laundry
kitchen
parking wi-fi pool airconditioning family-friendly pet-friendly spa
bbq
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SMORGASBOARDER | MAR/APR 2013