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Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau offers accommodation on spacious grounds with spectacular mountain views. Free WiFi and private on site parking is available.

There are private and shared chalet rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, TV, heating and kettle. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau provides a large communal kitchen and BBQ facilities and pool table. Nina was a very welcoming hostess. The hostel-like kitchen was spacious and efficient with ample fridge and separate dry goods storage for all. The cabins below were comfortable with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. The lodge itself was roomy and warm with space for meals and relaxing. There was even a pool table!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available. Beautiful, clean accommodation in a good location.

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8.4
Very good
2,890 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Located in Te Anau and within less than 1 km of Fiordland Cinema, Te Anau Central Backpackers features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.2 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, 2.3 km from Ivon Wilson Park and 2.6 km from Lake Henry. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. Facilities were cleaner than I expected and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

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8.4
Very good
550 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Set in Manapouri, 21 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Possum Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a lake view.

You can play table tennis and darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Clean room and toilets, game lounge, many board games, nice surroundings, free paddle board and kayaks, friendly receptionist. Very good experience

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8.4
Very good
705 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Set in Wairaurahiri, Waitutu Forest Lodge features a garden, private beach area, shared lounge, and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

The hostel offers certain units that feature garden views, and all rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower.

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Price from
US$58
per night

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