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    Ducks and Drakes

    Boutique Lodge · Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf Islands Conservation Park, New Zealand

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 30
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Ducks and Drakes is a guesthouse near Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf Islands Conservation Park.

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Wi-Fi, Bar, Lounge, Library, Gym

    Best time to stay at Ducks and Drakes

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Good19°C142mm
    Feb
    Fair19°C178mm
    Mar
    Fair17°C186mm
    Apr
    Fair16°C191mm
    May
    Fair14°C300mm
    Jun
    Fair13°C280mm
    Jul
    Fair12°C281mm
    Aug
    Fair12°C335mm
    Sep
    Fair12°C249mm
    Oct
    Fair14°C224mm
    Nov
    Fair16°C291mm
    Dec
    Fair18°C293mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

    15 km from the park

    International airport

    Auckland International Airport (AKL)

    237 km from the park

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    Address
    48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, NZ
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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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