Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Global Village
HOSTEL $
( 03-768 7272;
www.globalvillagebackpackers.co.nz
; 42 Cowper St; sites per person $18, dm/d/
tr/q $28/70/96/120; )
A collage of African and Asian art is infused with a passion-
ate travellers' vibe here. Free kayaks - the Lake Karoro wetlands reserve is just metres
away - and mountain bikes are on tap, and relaxation comes easy with a spa, sauna, bar-
becue and fire pit.
Noah's Ark Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 03-768 4868, 0800 662 472;
www.noahs.co.nz
; 16 Chapel St; sites per person $17, dm/s/d $27/
54/68; )
Originally a monastery, colourful Noah's has eccentric animal-themed
rooms, a sunset-worthy balcony and quiet back garden with a spa pool. Mountain bikes
and fishing rods are provided free of charge.
Ardwyn House
B&B $
( 03-768 6107; ardwynhouse@hotmail.com; 48 Chapel St; s/d incl breakfast from $60/90; )
This old-fashioned B&B nestles amid steep gardens on a quiet dead-end street. Mary, the
well-travelled host, cooks a splendid breakfast.
Greymouth Seaside
Top 10 Holiday Park
MOTEL, HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-768 6618, 0800 867 104;
www.top10greymouth.co.nz
; 2 Chesterfield St; sites $40-46, cab-
ins $60-125, motel r $110-374; )
Well positioned for sunset walks on the adjacent beach
and 2.5km south of the town centre, this large park has various tent and campervan sites
as well as accommodation ranging from simple cabins to deluxe seaview motels - argu-
ably the flashest units in town. A shipshape stop for every budget.
Greymouth Kiwi
Holiday Park & Motels
MOTEL, HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-762 6768, 0800 101 222;
www.southbeach.co.nz
;
318 Main South Rd; sites $30-35, d
$50-130; )
This low-rise complex offers a range of cheap, no-frills accommodation,
sandwiched between the (busy) highway and the beach, 6km south of town.
Paroa Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 03-762 6860, 0800 762 6860;
www.paroa.co.nz
; 508 Main South Rd, Paroa; d $128-140; )
Opposite the Shantytown turn-off, this family-owned hotel (60 years and counting) has
spacious units sharing a large lawned garden next to the beach. The notable bar and res-
