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( 03-315 7196;
www.hanmerbackpackers.co.nz
; 41 Conical Hill Rd; sites from $16, dm $28, with/
without bathroom s $71/61, d $74/64; )
The town's original backpackers is a cosy, wood-
lined haven with friendly, well-travelled Dutch/Japanese hosts. Well-maintained shared
social areas and free fruit, coffee and (occasionally) home-baking all add further big
ticks.
Rosie's
B&B $
( 03-315 7095;
www.rosiesbandbhanmer.co.nz
; 9 Cheltenham St; tw $85-95, d with/without
bathroom $130/95)
Rosie has left the building but the hospitality continues at this homely
hostel-like B&B. Most rooms share bathrooms. Rates include a continental breakfast and
scrummy toasted croissants.
Jack in the Green
HOSTEL $
( 03-315 5111;
www.jackinthegreen.co.nz
; 3 Devon St; site/dm $20/29, d with/without bathroom
$86/70; )
This charming old converted home is a 10-minute walk from the centre.
Large rooms (no bunks), relaxing gardens and a lovely lounge area are the main draw-
cards. For extra privacy, book a garden 'chalet' with an en suite.
Kakapo Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 03-315 7472;
www.kakapolodge.co.nz
; 14 Amuri Ave; dm $28, d with/without bathroom $90/66;
)
The YHA-affiliated Kakapo has a roomy kitchen and lounge, chill-busting under-
floor heating and a 1st-floor deck. Bunk-free dorms (some with bathrooms) are joined by
a motel-style unit ($100) with its own TV and cooking facilities.
Hanmer Springs Top 10
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-315 7113;
www.hanmerspringstop10.co.nz
;
Bath St; sites $36-46, unit with/without bath-
room from $95/78; )
This family-friendly park is just a few minutes' walk from the
pools. Kids will love the playground and the trampoline. Take your pick from basic cab-
ins (BYO everything) to two-bedroom motel units with everything supplied.
Woodbank Park Cottages
COTTAGES $$$
( 03-315 5075;
www.woodbankcottages.co.nz
; 381 Woodbank Rd; d $200)
These two matching
cottages in a woodland setting are around 10 minutes' drive from Hanmer, but feel a mil-
