4025E Surf Highway 45, Main South Road, Opunake

Finding Drift Inn

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Getting here

  • Two minutes south of the Opunake township on Surf Highway 45
  • Keep veering to the right on the shared driveway — Drift Inn is the last property
  • Follow the property driveway and signs to the far right of the section
  • Parking is directly beside the cabin

The beach

Beach access is via a natural coastal track 20 metres from your doorstep, with some man-made shaping and a bit of steepness along the way — the walk is worth every step. The shoreline is scattered with driftwood, giving the beach a rugged, sculptural landscape and endless opportunities for beach finds, and it offers easy access to the renowned Mangahume surf break.

Around Opunake

  • Opunake beach
  • Coastal Loop walking track
  • Art galleries
  • Supermarkets
  • Gift shops and op shops
  • Pubs, cafés and takeaways
  • Indoor heated swimming pool (summer hours)