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mod cons, including heated swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site shop. Mani-
cured grounds, swish new accommodation options and spotless facilities help make it a
contender for camp of the year.
Blackcurrant Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 07-378 9292;
www.blackcurrantbp.co.nz
; 20 Taniwha St; dm/s/d $27/60/78; )
Fashioned
from an ageing motel, our favourite Taupo hostel has private rooms with en suites and
super-comfy beds. The staff rival the cartoon blackcurrants in the Ribena ads for chirpi-
ness.
Taupo Urban Retreat
HOSTEL $
( 07-378 6124, 0800 872 261;
www.tur.co.nz
; 65 Heu Heu St; dm $25-29, d $75; )
A younger
crowd gravitates to this hostel, attracted by its pub-like hub (with retractable roof) and
carefree style. It's refreshingly modern in design with a beach-house feel, despite being
on a busy road.
Silver Fern Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 07-377 4929;
www.silverfernlodge.co.nz
;
cnr Tamamutu & Kaimanawa Sts; dm $28-30, d
$85-99; )
Rooms range from five-bed dorms to studio en-suite units in this large,
custom-built complex, trimmed in shiny corrugated steel yet still strangely lifeless,
decor-wise. There's a large communal kitchen and lounge.
Tiki Lodge
HOSTEL $
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(
07-377 4545, 0800 845 456;
www.tikilodge.co.nz
;
104 Tuwharetoa St; dm $27, d $76-80;
)
This hostel has lake and mountain views from the balcony, a spacious kitchen, comfy
lounges, Maori artwork and a spa pool out back. Scooters and bikes for hire.
All Seasons Kiwi Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 07-378 4272, 0800 777 272;
www.taupoallseasons.co.nz
; 16 Rangatira St; campsites from $25,
dm $47, units $75-160; )
A pleasant holiday park, with lovely staff; well-established
trees and hedgerows between sites; a playground; games room; thermal pool; bike hire;
