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Stray Possum Lodge offers a welcoming atmosphere with comfortable accommodations. Guests on platforms like TripAdvisor and Google Reviews appreciate the friendly staff and cozy common areas, highlighting the lodge's excellent location near local attractions. Several visitors noted the cleanliness of the facilities and the availability of communal kitchens, making it easy to prepare meals. Some reviews mentioned that the Wi-Fi could be spotty at times, but many found it to be a minor inconvenience given the lodge's overall charm. With reasonable prices and a laid-back vibe, Stray Possum Lodge is a solid choice for travelers looking for a relaxed and friendly environment in New Zealand.
It maybe back to nature in GBI but you will find a few comforts here. There’s room for about 14 tents in a grassy area beside the lodge. Campers can access the lodge restaurant for meals and fabulous Pizzas. You can use the fully equipped lodge kitchen, hot showers, and flush toilets. Pick-up from the Great Barrier Island’s Tryphena wharf and Claris airport is by arrangement. The office and reception is open 9am-12.30 and 6pm-7.30pm. Notes on the following Department of Conservation Campsites on Great Barrier Island: The DOC campsites on the island are all in beautiful coastal settings and adjacent to important wildlife habitats for endangered birds such as the Brown Teal and Banded Rail. Please do not bring your domestic pets. Cooking fires are permitted in fireplaces provided at Akapoua and The Green only. For this reason bring your own portable gas or spirit fuel cookers. No alcohol is permitted at the campsites. Rubbish may be managed during the peak summer period only, so ‘pack-in-pack-out’ at all other times. Please do not disturb stock and shut all gates behind you. To avoid disappointment, prior booking, registration and payment of fees are essential before arrival. Bookings are made through Department of Conservation Area Office, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island (fax 09 429-0044) (09 429-0071).