Bunkdown Lodge - Ten minute walk to the Whangarei city centre. Describe them selves as a small friendly backpackers hostel. homepages.ihug.co.nz./~bunkdown
Whangarei YHA - Backpackers overlooking Whangarei harbour, 10 minutes walk from city centre. www.yha.org.nz/hostels-ind.asp?id=15