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( 03-443 8864;
www.altamontlodge.co.nz
;
121 Mt Aspiring Rd; s/d without bathrooms $49/79; )
At the
quiet end of town, Altamont has tidy little rooms which share bathrooms and a spacious,
well-equipped kitchen. Natural wood gives it a ski-lodge ambience, while the spa pool
and roaring fire in the lounge will warm you up postslopes.
Wanaka Bakpaka
HOSTEL
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( 03-443 7837;
www.wanakabakpaka.co.nz
;
117 Lakeside Rd; dm $28-29, d with/without bathroom $90/70;
)
An energetic husband-and-wife team run this friendly hostel above the lake with just
about the best views in town. Amenities are top shelf and the onto-it staff consistently of-
fer a red-carpet welcome to weary travellers. It's worth considering paying a bit extra for
the en suite double with the gorgeous views.
YHA Wanaka Purple Cow
MAP
HOSTEL
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GOOGLE MAP
( 03-443 1880;
www.yha.co.nz
;
94 Brownston St; dm $31-34, d with/without bathroom from $95/81; )
In the top echelons of NZ YHAs, the Purple Cow offers a range of shared and private
rooms, including some with en suites in a newer building out the back. Best of all is the
large lounge, with commanding lake and mountain views, and a wood stove.
Aspiring Campervan & Holiday Park
( 03-443 7766;
www.campervanpark.co.nz
;
Studholme Rd; campsites $20-25, s/d $25/60, units with/without bath-
room from $75/65; )
Grassy sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees, and pretty views
add up to a relaxing spot. Facilities include a barbecue area with gas heaters, and free wi-
fi, spa pool and sauna. Older-style motel units have all been renovated, and the newest
budget cabins are warm and cosy with wooden floors.
HOLIDAY PARK
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Matterhorn South
MAP
HOSTEL
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GOOGLE MAP
( 03-443 1119;
www.matterhornsouth.co.nz
;
56 Brownston St; dm $28-35, d with/without bathroom from $115/80;
)
Split between two buildings - the 'lodge' and the slightly rougher-around-the-
edges 'backpackers' - this friendly spot has clean, good-value dorms and private rooms.
Each has its own kitchen and lounge, and the garden is a great place to relax after a day's
adventuring.
Mountain View Backpackers
HOSTEL
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