Fodor's Expert Review Tuatara Backpackers Lodge

30–32 Dee St., Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand

The world's southernmost YHA hostel is in the center of Invercargill, next door to the Speight's Ale House and the main city library. The Tuatara has the usual group of bunks, twins, and double rooms, along with a few private doubles with en suite bathrooms, TVs, and stereos. An on-site café serves good coffee and breakfast, and there's also secure parking, a laundry, and Wi-Fi.

PROS

  • inexpensive
  • centrally located
  • all necessary amenities on site

CONS

  • can be noisy at night
  • very basic
  • only a few rooms with private baths

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 0800-488–282 | 03-214–0954

HOTEL DETAILS

26 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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