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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
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-443 7766;
www.campervanpark.co.nz
; Studholme Rd; campsites $20-25, s/d $25/60, units
with/without bathroom 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 ren-
ovated, and the newest budget cabins are warm and cosy with wooden floors.
Matterhorn South
HOSTEL $
( 03-443 1119;
www.matterhornsouth.co.nz
; 56 Brownston St; dm $28-35, d with/without bath-
room 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 $
( 03-443 9010;
www.wanakabackpackers.co.nz
;
7 Russell St; dm $27-29, d $68; )
This
colourfully renovated and characterful house features a manicured lawn and warm, com-
fortable rooms. Fire up the barbecue after a busy day's exploring. Handy features include
a drying room and off-street parking.
Criffel Peak View
B&B $$$
( 03-443 5511;
www.criffelpeakview.co.nz
; 98 Hedditch St; s $130, d $160-165, apt $270)
Situ-
ated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this excellent B&B has three rooms sharing a large lounge
with a log fire and a sunny wisteria-draped deck. The charming hostesses live in a separ-
ate house behind, which has a self-contained two-bedroom apartment attached.
Harpers
B&B $$$
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