Pub accommodation on the West Coast (SI)?

[Oakie]

Mrs Oakie and I are going on tour for 6 days in November and we plan on spending three nights on the West Coast between Haast and Westport. We'd like to stay in country pubs just because it's a good chance to meet the locals and of course eat and drink without having to find our way back to our accommodation. Can anyone point us in the direction of such suitable lodgings ... even better if they are biker friendly?

[Naki Rat]

There's good cabin accommodation in Whataroa pretty much across the road from the pub. Outside bathroom toilet facilities but clean and tidy with off-road parking available right outside your bedroom window.

Typical West Coast pub there does on of those 'hot rock/cook it yourself' things which is interesting.

[Paul in NZ]

Is the Formerly the Blackball Hilton still going? It was a MUST do...

[Oakie]

Is the Formerly the Blackball Hilton still going? It was a MUST do...

Yep. We had a beer and a yarn there on the last trip. It would have to be a possibility for an over-nighter.

[Ixion]

Was earlier this year.

And the Holy Place is still there. Still with the pictures on the walls. An' the flag.

Best beer in the world there too.

[mossy1200]

Yep. We had a beer and a yarn there on the last trip. It would have to be a possibility for an over-nighter.
+1
Lived in Greymouth for a year and Blackball is like going overseas

[Hitcher]

Thursday night is ladies pool night at Ikamatua. The locals are friendly and well fed.

[LBD]

Kokatahi just south of Hokitika...typical quiet country pub near the Hokitika Gorge....Listen for the dueling banjo's

[MaxB]

I stayed at the Beachfront in Hokitika this year. There are rooms behind the pub and a hotel bit. The pub rooms are cheaper and thay are pretty relaxed about bikes.

Not a traditional pub but it is centrally placed for the er attractions in town.

[Rosie]

It may not fit your criteria, but...
In February we stayed in a bach in Okarito that the local kayak tour operators rent out. It was really nice, and the bach is on poles, so there is enough space underneath for under cover bike parking.

[Southern man]

Great accomodation in Haast. Camping cabin set up which was very reasonab . Stayed there on the way over to Woodstock. $20.00 each for the night cabin. Highly recommended. Just down the road from the pub.

[Rcktfsh]

Thursday night is ladies pool night at Ikamatua. The locals are friendly and well fed.

Well that is when there not murdering their wives. Allthough he may have been well fed at the time.

[Cajun]

Great accomodation in Haast. Camping cabin set up which was very reasonab . Stayed there on the way over to Woodstock. $20.00 each for the night cabin. Highly recommended. Just down the road from the pub.

stayed in same place, its was good place, no cellphone reception which is always good

[CrazyFrog]

A good pub in Hokitika is Stumpers, a popular spot for overnighting bikers. Cheap clean rooms, good beer and eats available. Parking around the back, secure enough, you'll often see groups of 10 or more bikes there. They get my $$ everytime.

[Oakie]

A good pub in Hokitika is Stumpers, a popular spot for overnighting bikers. Cheap clean rooms, good beer and eats available. Parking around the back, secure enough, you'll often see groups of 10 or more bikes there. They get my $$ everytime.

That might fit into the itinerary. Thanks.

[RentaTriumph]

McManus hotel in Westport. very biker friendly with lockup available. Nice rooms and all have onsuites.

[Bardman]

Could check out the mahinapua pub, south of hokitika, anyone remember the mainland cheese ads:blink:
Bin a year or too since i was there but was always a must stop while riding that area.

[Blackbird]

Blackball is fantastic. Stayed there on our south island trip with fellow KB Blackbird owners and they even baked one of our party a banana cake complete with a coal surround as it was his birthday. We were even allowed to put our bikes in their garage out back. Super hospitality and Miners Ale is pretty darned good too!

In last picture from left: Da Bird (formerly Bykey Cop), DaveEasey, Mrs B, me, Mrs Hammer, Hammer

How is it that all the people look the same in that area?:blink:

[Oakie]

Could check out the mahinapua pub, south of hokitika, anyone remember the mainland cheese ads:blink: .

Thanks. Added to the itinerary!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Well that is when there not murdering their wives. Allthough he may have been well fed at the time.

he may have wanted eggs....

Many years ago I had an EPIC night at the Otira pub. I think. I have no memory from after the steak dinner at 8ish to the waking up tired and wake up pissed* the next day



*to quote a drive by truckers lyric.