Coastroad Backpackers is a working sheep and beef hill-country station with backpacker accommodation, at 1815 Coast Road in northern Wairarapa, between Pongaroa and Akitio Beach. The website describes a dormitory of seven, two twin rooms, a single room, and a separate retreat cottage for two with a queen bed and its own kitchen and bathroom. The main building sleeps 12 people in single beds, with a fully equipped kitchen, showers, a BBQ and an outdoor entertaining area. Bedding and towels are provided, and guests must book in advance. Meals can be arranged beforehand.
A customer on Google calls the stay fabulous, in characterful shearers' accommodation, and praises the very friendly host and the chocolate brownies. The website suggests eating at the Pongaroa Hotel, with a courtesy coach on request, or at the Akitio Seaview takeaways. Guests can walk and fish at Akitio Beach, or visit the Waihi Falls and Mangatiti Falls nearby.