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Wellington Backpackers, New Zealand

Downtown Backpackers Introduction

If you want to make the most of your stay in Wellington then make sure you choose Downtown Backpackers as your first choice for Wellington backpackers accommodation.

Situated directly opposite the railway station our hostel in Wellington is ideally located, being the closest hostel to trains, buses and the inter-island ferry, and the new stadium, the city area and Te Papa—Wellington's fabulous Museum of New Zealand.

Downtown Backpackers is located in Wellington's historic Art Deco Waterloo Hotel, a former high class hotel which was chosen for the Queens 1953 Coronation Tour.

This hotel was one of the top hotels in the Southern Hemisphere in its day. It is a classic example of the podium design of Art Deco architecture and is listed as historically significant by both the Historic Places Trust and the Wellington City Council.

We want Wellington to be a highlight of your NZ experience and we have lots of information at our Wellington backpackers to help you to plan your stay.

Our Wellington Backpackers Accommodation

The facilities at our hostel in Wellington are unequalled and include:

• Single and double rooms come made up with sheets, duvets, towels and guest soap
• Share rooms are mainly four beds with a few sixes
• A fully equipped self catering kitchen with microwave, instant gas cooking, walk in cooler, pots, pans, cutlery etc
• Great showers with unlimited instant hot water
• Central heating
• Games room with three pool tables and the latest video games
• A great bar with a primo sound system and top music, big screen TV, karaoke and drinks at backpackers prices
• En suite bathrooms—almost every room has its own bathroom or shares a bathroom with one other next to it
• Hair salon operated by New Zealand qualified hair designer
• Cafe with excellent budget priced meals
• Internet access computers with ADSL for super-fast access
• Travel shop for all your travel requirements
• 24-hour reception and security cameras for your protection
• Safe luggage storage including lockers where you hold the key
• Automatic laundry with four washers and six dryers open 24 hours
• Located directly opposite Wellington Railway Station where almost all long distance buses arrive and depart, including the free bus to and from the inter-island ferry terminal

For booking details or further information about our backpackers hostel in Wellington, please contact us or visit our Wellington backpackers Web site.

About Wellington

Wellington City is compact and interesting, nestled between a dramatic harbour and bush clad hills. Great views can be found at the top of Mount Victoria, or by catching the cable car up to the Botanic Gardens.

Wellington Waterfront
Photographer: Ian Trafford
(www.iantraffordphotos.com)

Downtown Wellington is made up of four quarters each with their own distinct mix of shopping, cafes, transport, accommodation, Wellington's intense urban experience is unrivalled in the country.

The central city area of Wellington is the place to see performing arts, particularly ballet, theatre and musical performance, plus local cuisine is sophisticated and inventive.

The waterfront has been transformed into a graceful promenade with shops, restaurants, activities and elegant landscaping making it a real drawcard for visitors and locals alike. The new state of the art sports and entertainment stadium is just a short walk from downtown.

For booking details or further information about our backpackers hostel in Wellington, please contact us or visit our Wellington backpackers Web site.

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