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UpTown Backpackers

4.3(96 reviews)

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The local business UpTown Backpackers in South Island sits at 243 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, Nueva Zelanda. That address puts it in the centre of Dunedin, on the South Island.

As a hostel, UpTown Backpackers provides budget accommodation for travellers passing through the city. The hostel is known for its central Dunedin position and holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 96 reviews. First-time visitors can expect shared hostel facilities in a walkable central location. The website at http://www.uptownbackpackers.co.nz/ carries 5 photos of the property.

English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names are used throughout the country. Traffic drives on the left across New Zealand, and hire cars are the usual way to travel on the larger islands.

Hāngī, a meal cooked in an earth oven, and the pavlova dessert are both part of New Zealand food culture. Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast. Dunedin sits within reach of Queenstown, Christchurch, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UpTown Backpackers known for?

UpTown Backpackers is known for its photos, with 5 images associated with the hostel. The property is a hostel on South Island, and the photos give a view of what staying there involves.

What kind of business is UpTown Backpackers?

UpTown Backpackers is a hostel on South Island, with its own site at http://www.uptownbackpackers.co.nz/. As a hostel, it provides shared accommodation for travellers exploring the island.

Where is UpTown Backpackers located on South Island?

UpTown Backpackers sits at 243 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016. That places the hostel in the central part of Dunedin, on the South Island, where English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official.

How do visitors rate UpTown Backpackers?

Visitors rate UpTown Backpackers at 4.3 out of 5, based on 96 reviews. The hostel is on South Island, and that rating reflects the feedback left by those 96 reviewers.

Is UpTown Backpackers easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?

UpTown Backpackers is within reach of South Island centres such as Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura. Dunedin, where the hostel is based, is one of those towns, and hire cars are the usual way to travel on the larger islands, with traffic driving on the left.

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