Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NZ Cup & Show Week
(
www.nzcupandshow.co.nz
)
Includes the NZ Cup horse race, fashion shows, fireworks and the
centrepiece A&P Show, where the country comes to town. Held over a week in Novem-
ber.
HORSE RACING
Sleeping
City Centre
Chester Street Backpackers
( 03-377 1897;
www.chesterst.co.nz
;
148 Chester St E; dm/tw/d $32/68/70; )
This relaxed wooden
villa is painted in bright colours and has a large library in the sunny front room. The
friendly house cat is a regular guest at hostel barbecues. It's popular; book ahead.
HOSTEL
$
Dorset House
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-366 8268;
www.dorsethouse.co.nz
;
1 Dorset St; dm/s $39/90, d $105-110; )
Built in
1871, this wooden villa has a sunny deck, a large regal lounge with a log fire, a pool table,
and beds instead of bunks. It's a short stroll to Hagley Park.
Around the World Backpackers
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-365 4363;
www.aroundtheworld.co.nz
;
314 Barbadoes St; dm $30, d $76-80; )
We love AtW's
friendly vibe, Kiwiana decor and sunny back garden (complete with hammocks and a bar-
becue). Ask about the 'Love Shack' if you're visiting with the closest of travelling com-
panions.
Foley Towers
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-366 9720;
www.backpack.co.nz/foley.html
;
208 Kilmore St; dm $30-33, d with/without bathroom $78/72;
)
Sheltered by well-established trees, Foley Towers provides well-maintained rooms
encircling quiet garden-trimmed courtyards. Dorms sleep six in three sets of bunks, or
there are share rooms containing three single beds.
