Slipper Island accommodation from NZ$116

30 kilometres away from the centre of Slipper Island is the Sovereign Pier on the Waterways. The Aotearoa Lodge is 35 kilometres away. Some other accommodation options are the Beachside Resort Whitianga and the Admiralty Lodge Motel.

The larger North Island area is well worth discovering as well. If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss North Island's beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. Or, head to a few of the area's art museums. Popular activities in this particular part of New Zealand include snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing.

Pauanui is 7 kilometres to the west of Slipper Island and is home to the Pauanui Beach, Opoutere Beach and Mount Maungaruawahine. Pauanui accommodation options include the Sunlover Retreat and Tairua Shores. Alternatively, you could stay in Tairua, 12 kilometres to the northwest of Slipper Island, where you can pick from the Pacific Harbour Lodge and Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge. The Tairua Beach and Mount Paku are some of the most popular points of interest to explore for those visiting Tairua.

Tauranga Airport is the most used airport for flying into Slipper Island and is 75 kilometres from the CBD. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Quest Mount Maunganui or the Baywatch Motor Inn.