Barnyard Backpackers
About
Barnyard Backpackers serves South Island as a hostel set at Rainbow Downs 80 Mount York Road, Lake, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand.
Guests have scored the hostel 4.6 out of 5 across 187 reviews, a figure that reflects steady custom in a small lakeside settlement. Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura all appear among the places within reach of the property, with Te Anau itself sitting closest. The hostel keeps a page at http://www.bbh.co.nz/hd272/Barnyard-Backpackers-in-Lake-Te-Anau-New-Zealand.html for anyone planning a stay.
Lake Te Anau sits in the South Island, and the property takes its name from the surrounding farmland. The hostel's location at Rainbow Downs places it away from the main highway, so arrivals usually come by road from the nearby towns.
Seasons on South Island run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August, which shapes when visitors plan their trips. Māori culture is central to national life, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnyard Backpackers known for?
Barnyard Backpackers is a hostel on South Island, and its setting near Te Anau places it in a part of the country where Māori culture remains central to national life. Guests based here are in the South Island, where marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840 shape the wider cultural landscape.
What kind of business is Barnyard Backpackers?
Barnyard Backpackers operates as a hostel on South Island, and its listing can be found at http://www.bbh.co.nz/hd272/Barnyard-Backpackers-in-Lake-Te-Anau-New-Zealand.html. Travellers looking for backpacker accommodation in the Te Anau area will find it falls under the hostel category.
What should first-time visitors expect at Barnyard Backpackers?
First-time visitors to Barnyard Backpackers should expect a hostel on South Island, with the seasonal pattern running opposite to the northern hemisphere: summer from December to February and winter from June to August. The surrounding country is home to tūī, kererū and other native birds, while dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast.
Where is Barnyard Backpackers located on South Island?
Barnyard Backpackers sits at Rainbow Downs 80 Mount York Road, Lake, Te Anau 9600, on South Island. Te Anau is one of the nearby places in the region, and the hostel's setting places guests within reach of the island's southern landscapes.
How do visitors rate Barnyard Backpackers?
Barnyard Backpackers holds a rating of 4.6/5 from 187 reviews, reflecting strong guest satisfaction at this South Island hostel. That score places it among the better-reviewed hostels for travellers basing themselves near Te Anau.
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