Travel Reference
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MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
04-473 8482, 0800 225 725;
www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz
;
1 Bunny St; dm $28-31, s $68, d $85-95;
)
Housed in a historic art-deco hotel at the railway end of town, Downtown has tidy, bright
rooms and plenty of capacious, character-filled communal areas (be sure to check out the
carved fireplace in the bar). Budget meals in the cafe morning and night.
Cambridge Hotel
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 04-385 8829;
www.cambridgehotel.co.nz
;
28 Cambridge Tce; dm $25-30, with/without bathroom s $90/65, d
$105/85; )
Comfortable accommodation in a heritage hotel with a ground-floor pub. En
suite rooms have Sky TV, phone and fridge (try for a room at the back if you're a light
sleeper). The backpacker wing has a snug kitchen-lounge, flash bathrooms and dorms
with little natural light but sky-high ceilings. Bonus $3 breakfast.
Wellington Waterfront Motorhome Park
(
www.wwmp.co.nz
;
12 Waterloo Quay; powered sites $50; )
In reality it's simply a waterfront car
park, but it's nonetheless unbelievably convenient, offering overnight stays, and modest
hourly rates for dayparking. Facilities comprise a sharp ablution block and power supply.
Book online.
MOTORHOME PARK
$
Moana Lodge
( 04-233 2010;
www.moanalodge.co.nz
;
49 Moana Rd, Plimmerton; dm $34, d with shared bathroom $86-96;
)
Just off SH1 and only a 30-minute train ride or drive from Wellington (25km), this ex-
ceptional waterfront backpackers offers sea views and relaxation within easy reach of the
city. The lovely old house is immaculate and inviting, and your friendly host will happily
direct you to local sights.
HOSTEL
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HOLIDAY PARK
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Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park
( 0800 948 686, 04-568 5913;
www.wellingtontop10.co.nz
;
95 Hutt Park Rd, Seaview; sites $45, cabins $60-100,
motels $115-170; )
This park, 13km northeast of Wellington, is convenient for the ferry.
Family-friendly facilities include communal kitchens, games room, jumping pillow and a
playground, but its industrial location detracts. Follow the signs off SH2 for Petone and
Seaview, or take regular public transport.
