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Taupo - Backpacker Hostels

• Base Taupo (from Hostelbookers)
  Not Included<br>?, Key Card Access&lt;br&gt;?
  The brand new Base Taupo is a purpose built luxury budget hostel with an ideal central location and stunning Lake Taupo and mountain views.
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• Berkenhoff Lodge (from Hostelbookers)
  75 Scannell St, Taupo
  Friendly, homely and spacious. Situated in Taupo, most outrageous. Float in the swimming pool, Soak in the spa, Enjoy scrumptious BBQ meals in our world famous Bar.
  From Taupo Bus depot:<br>- Turn left out of depot onto Gasgoine Street<br>- Left onto Tamamutu Street<br>- 5th left onto Kaimanuwa Street<br>- 2nd right onto Scannell Street<br>- Follow Scannell Street to the hostel.<br><br>Remember! Free Pick up from town more details and booking...

• Go Global Backpackers (from Hostelbookers)
  Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo
  Great views, great facilities and great activites by Lake Taupo.
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• Sunset Lodge Taupo (from Hostelbookers)
  27 Tremaine Avenue, Gradwell
  Kia ora, We are Taupo's smallest and cosiest family run hostel providing you with a more personal and friendly service, set in a quiet location.
  Sunset Lodge<br>27 Tremaine Avenue<br>Taupo 2730<br>New Zealand more details and booking...

• Taupo Urban Retreat (from Hostelbookers)
  65 Heu Heu Street, Taupo
  A fun and funky place to stay with FREE Internet for guests. With large communal indoor and outdoor areas, Taupo Urban Retreat is a great place to chill out with friends or meet new people.
  TAUPO URBAN RETREAT - GETTING HERE<br>By Car - (see map below) <br>Coming from the North<br><br>Taupo Urban Retreat Backpackers is located in the middle of town on Heu Heu Street. Follow your maps and you can?t miss Taupo! Highway 1 goes straight through town and Highway 5 joins up from Rotorua and through to Napier. Head towards the lake on the main road (Tongariro St) and take a left at the traffic lights onto Heu Heu St. Go straight through the round-about with the BP on your left and we are on the right hand side just after the shops.<br>Coming from the South<br>Following Highway 1, from Turangi you have about a 45min drive around the Lake (this should be on your left!). Taupo Urban Retreat Backpackers is located in the middle of town on Heu Heu St. Once you hit Taupo cruise along the lake front until you are past all the motels and the Mini Golf. Take the 2nd right onto Ruapehu Street and head straight for the round-about. Turn right onto Heu Heu St and the BP will be on your left, we are on the right just after the shops.<br>By Bus<br>Intercity and any other national bus services<br>The bus terminal is on Gascoigne St (Taupo Travel Centre). Take a left out of the terminal and take the first right onto Ruapehu Street. Head towards the lake and take the second left onto Heu Heu Street. We are to the left of the shops opposite the BP. Buses also drop off at the Taupo i-SITE on Tongariro Street. Cross the road and head up Heu Heu Street, go through the round about with the BP on your left. We are on your right just past the shops. Shuttles and other bus services may drop you at the door!<br>By Plane<br>Taupo has a small domestic airport, located about 6km?s from the Taupo CBD. You can catch a shuttle or taxi from the terminal and they will drop you at our door step.<br>Hitch-Hiking <br>Not recommended but if this is how you are getting around then so be it. Pretty much the same directions as traveling by car but it may take a little longer getting from A to B. Be Safe!!!<br>Location map more details and booking...

• Tiki Lodge (from Hostelbookers)
  104 Tuwharetoa St, Taupo
  Tiki Lodge is a brand new up-market Taupo backpackers lodge with all modern facilities together with a unique cultural feel.
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• YHA Taupo (from Hostelbookers)
  56 Kaimanawa St, Taupo
  Our hostel offers views of Lake Taupo and the snow covered mountains of Ruapehu, Tongariro &amp; Ngauruhoe. Our hostel is centrally located only 5 mins walk to town and the lakefront. Modern facilities, high standards of cleanliness and great staff make this the perfect base for your stay in Taupo.
  Corner of Tamamatu and Kaimanawa Street.<br><br>By foot: From the centre of town follow Tamamutu Street then turn right onto Kaimanawa Street. The hostel is a short walk on the right hand side of the street.<br>By Car: From Rotorua or Auckland. Follow Highway 1 onto Tongariro Street, turn left onto Tamamuta Street then right onto Kaimanawa Street. <br>From Napier/Turangi: Follow Lake Terrace, turn right onto Kaimanawa Street, the hostel is on the left after a short drive.<br><br>7kms from airport - follow 'from Napier' directions above. more details and booking...

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