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days. Jo and Andy are splendid company and there's hundreds of books if the weather
packs up.
Bunkers Backpackers
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HOSTEL
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(
03-219 1160;
www.bunkersbackpackers.co.nz
;
13 Argyle St; dm/d $32/76;
closed mid-Apr-mid-Oct;
)
A converted wooden villa houses Stewart Island/Rakiura's most promising hostel option,
which is somewhat squeezed but offers the benefits of a sunny garden and inner village
location.
Stewart Island Backpackers
( 03-219 1114;
www.stewartislandbackpackers.com
;
cnr Dundee & Ayr Sts; sites $20, dm/d $35/70; )
The is-
land's biggest backpackers has an adequate offering of rooms with up to four beds in a
dorm, many of which face onto a courtyard. Somewhat shabby on last inspection, the
communal lounge and kitchen are adequate and there's a barbecue area which traps some
decent sun. There are terraced, grassy tents sites behind the lodge.
HOSTEL
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Stewart Island Lodge
( 03-219 0085;
www.stewartislandlodge.co.nz
;
Nichol Rd; d incl breakfast $195; )
On a hill overlook-
ing the bay, five minutes' walk to town, this grand lodge has six comfortable en suite
rooms. Shared facilities include a sunny balcony, lounge and dining patio for partaking of
the continental breakfast or your own meals prepared in the guest kitchen. As it's owned
by Stewart Island Experience, enquire about island tours and transport.
LODGE
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Latt 47
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RENTAL HOUSE
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( 03-219 1330;
john.barry@clear.net.nz
;
12a Excelsior Rd; d $180)
This modern hillside house sleeps
up to four. Debbie can also hook you up with other suitable Stewart Island/Rakiura ac-
commodation.
Bay Motel
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