25 Ohuanga Road, Turangi Tel (07) 386 7492 Websitewww.yha.co.nz
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Backpackers Habitat is part of a sprawling holiday park complex, with accommodation options including tents, campervans, dorms, motel rooms and cabins. It feels like a self-contained village with around 185 beds spread around the property. Facilities include a sauna (for an additional fee) and spa pool, a small TV lounge, playground equipment and a minimarket by the reception. There’s also a large bar with three pool tables, an air hockey table and a big projection TV. It’s so spread out and varied that there’s not much backpacker atmosphere here. Facilities and accommodation could also be in better shape. The entire camp is often hired out by large groups for meetings, retreats, and other outings.
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Price Dorm bed $22-$26 ($21-$25 HI/YHA) Single room $29 Double/twin room $52-80 Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Watch out for thieves and bad BBQ!! 29 November 2001
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(Review ID: 12580)
Local thieves take excellent advantage of easy access to these rooms, which are spread out motel-style over a compound. Also avoid the $9 BBQ unless you really, really, really like lamb and will take it in almost any condition.
