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Hostel Details & Location
Host: Finlay Smith
Check in: 1:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am
Contact: +64 7 378 9292 Email this hostel
Reception: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: 20 Taniwha Street,
Taupo
Short walk to lake front
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How to get here
We’re on the corner of Taniwha St and Spa Rd, opposite the big red Warehouse building. On-site parking is available.
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This hostel is known for its laid-back vibes and creature comforts! Chill out in the garden, relax in our cosy lounge with Netflix, meet our resident pup, and enjoy the lake view from the balcony.
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facilities
Guests love:
- Netflix
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor area
- Free onsite parking
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Communal TV
activities
Join us on Sundays for Movie Night, and Tuesdays for a pub quiz.
Some of our Taupo top picks:
- Take a dip in the free natural hot springs nearby! Ask us for directions.
- The Lake Taupo region is part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone and Thermal Explorer Highway, with spectacular geysers, boiling lakes and bubbling mud pools
- Bungy jump, swing, or take in views of the Great Lake from above with a Tandem Skydive
- We're not far from Tongariro National Park and the famous Alpine Crossing




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