Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This pleasant and active city is a great place from which to set off for tramps, or to recuper-
ate in after finishing tramps. It has plentiful supplies of every description, including an enti-
cing array of excellent local produce such as fruit, wine and craft beer.
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Sleeping
Nelson has a stack of hostels and other budget to midrange accommodation options. Its food
scene runs the gamut, and is particularly friendly to self-caterers.
HOSTEL$
Accents on the Park
( 0800 888 335, 03-548 4335;
www.accentsonthepark.com;
335 Trafalgar Sq; sites from $15, dm
$20-28, d with/without bathroom from $92/60; )
This perfectly positioned hostel has a
hotel feel with its professional staff, balconies, groovy cafe-bar (meals around $15), free
daily bread, soundproofed rooms, quality linen, fresh bathrooms and bikes for hire. Bravo!
(Book early.)
HOSTEL$
Trampers Rest
( 03-545 7477; 31 Alton St; dm/s/d $29/46/66; )
With just a few beds (no bunks), the
tiny but much-loved Trampers is hard to beat for a homely environment. The enthusiastic
owner is a keen tramper and cyclist, and provides comprehensive local information and free
bikes.
HOSTEL$
Nelson YHA
( 03-545 9988;
www.yha.co.nz;
59 Rutherford St; dm/s/d from $33/66/87, d with bathroom $110;
)
A tidy, purpose-built, central hostel with high-quality facilities including two well-or-
ganised kitchens and a sunny outdoor terrace. Solid service on tour and activity bookings.
HOLIDAY PARK$
Nelson City Holiday Park
( 0800 778 898, 03-548 1445;
www.nelsonholidaypark.co.nz;
230 Vanguard St; sites from $40, cabins
& units $60-168; )
The closest option to town: convenient, well-maintained, clean, but
cramped (although the motel units are pretty good). Limited campsites by the creek out
back.
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Eating & Drinking
MIDDLE EASTERN$
Falafel Gourmet
