Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-548 7950, 0800 222 572;
www.tasmanbaybackpackers.co.nz
;
10 Weka St; campsites from $18, dm $26-28, d
$70-85; )
This well-designed, friendly hostel has airy communal spaces, hyper-col-
oured rooms, a sunny outdoor deck and a well-used hammock. Good freebies: wi-fi,
bikes, breakfast during winter, and chocolate pudding and ice cream year-round.
Trampers Rest
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( 03-545 7477; 31 Alton St; dm/s/d $28/46/66; closed Jun-Sep; )
With just seven beds (no
bunks), the tiny but much-loved Trampers is hard to beat for a homely environment. The
enthusiastic owner is a keen tramper and cyclist, and provides comprehensive local in-
formation and free bikes. It has a small kitchen, a book exchange, and a piano for evening
singalongs.
Bug Backpackers
( 03-539 4227;
www.thebug.co.nz
;
226 Vanguard St; dm $25-28, d $66-100; )
A well-kept hostel
about 15 minutes' walk from town, occupying a converted villa, modern building next
door and self-contained, well-priced unit sleeping up to five. The Bug emits
joie de vivre
,
with an unashamedly bold colour scheme, quality beds, homely backyard and jovial own-
ers. Free bikes, wi-fi and pick-ups/drop-offs.
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Almond House
( 03-545 6455;
www.almondbackpackers.co.nz
;
63 Grove St; dm/s/d $29/46/68; )
Spread across a
house and garden close to the city centre, four-bed dorms and double rooms at this hostel
are decked out with colourful local art and quality linen, while the friendly vibe makes
you feel like part of the family. Free internet and bikes.
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Nelson YHA
( 03-545 9988;
www.yha.co.nz
;
59 Rutherford St; dm/s/d from $33/66/87, d with bathroom $110; )
A tidy,
well-run, central hostel with high-quality communal areas including a soundproof TV
room (including free DVDs), two well-organised kitchens and a sunny outdoor terrace.
Excellent local knowledge for tours and activities, plus bookings.
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Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park
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