Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-545 7477; 31 Alton St; dm/s/d $28/46/66; closed Jun-Sep; )
With just seven
beds (no bunks), the tiny but much-loved Trampers is hard to beat for a homely environ-
ment. The enthusiastic owner is a keen tramper and cyclist, and provides comprehensive
local information and free bikes. It has a small kitchen, a book exchange, and a piano for
evening singalongs.
Bug Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 03-539 4227;
www.thebug.co.nz
; 226 Vanguard St; dm $25-28, d $66-100; )
A well-
kept hostel about 15 minutes' walk from town, occupying a converted villa, modern
building next door and self-contained, well-priced unit sleeping up to five. The Bug
emits
joie de vivre
, with an unashamedly bold colour scheme, quality beds, homely
backyard and jovial owners. Free bikes, wi-fi and pick-ups/drop-offs.
Almond House
HOSTEL $
( 03-545 6455;
www.almondbackpackers.co.nz
; 63 Grove St; dm/s/d $29/46/68; )
Spread across a house and garden close to the city centre, four-bed dorms and double
rooms at this hostel are decked out with colourful local art and quality linen, while the
friendly vibe makes you feel like part of the family. Free internet and bikes.
Nelson YHA
HOSTEL $
( 03-545 9988;
www.yha.co.nz
; 59 Rutherford St; dm/s/d from $33/66/87, d with bathroom
$110; )
A tidy, well-run, central hostel with high-quality communal areas including
a soundproof TV room (including free DVDs), two well-organised kitchens and a sunny
outdoor terrace. Excellent local knowledge for tours and activities, plus bookings.
Tahuna Beach Kiwi
Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-548 5159, 0800 500 501;
www.tahunabeach.co.nz
; 70 Beach Rd; sites/cabins/units from
$18/55/100; )
Close to Tahuna beach, 5km from the city, this mammoth park is
home to thousands in high summer, which you'll either find hellish or bloody brilliant,
depending on your mood. Off season, you'll have the minigolf mostly to yourself.
Te Maunga House
B&B $$$
( 03-548 8605;
www.nelsoncityaccommodation.co.nz
;
15 Dorothy Annie Way; s $90, d $125-140;
closed May-Sep; )
Aptly named ('the mountain'), this grand old family home has ex-
ceptional views. Two doubles and a single, with their own bathrooms, are filled with
