24 Evans Street, Timaru Bus Grantlea, Timaru-Temuka Tel (03) 688 8795
BUG review
This large, bright hostel is on the main road into town with easy access to the beach. Dorms have made-up beds and double-paned glass to keep out the noise from the road; bathrooms and common areas are nice and tidy, and the kitchen is a bit worn down but is clean and well equipped. There are laundry facilities, internet access ($6 per hour) including wireless, a TV lounge with DVDs and a back garden with fruit trees. Guests have free use of bicycles.
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Price Dorm bed $24 ($20 BBH) Single room $27 ($25 BBH) Double room $54 ($50 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Had a 5 week huntingtrip to NZ. Met the manager, Greg, to late. He helped us with his knowledge about were to go and what to do. He also has great knowledge about all other activities that you can do in the Timaru area. The hostel is very clean and tidy.
