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Fat Cod Backpackers

Address:
9 Auckland St, Picton, New Zealand, 7220 - View the map

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Closest to the Interisland ferry (150m), buses, trains, town and the information centre. Modern backacker hostel with doubles, twins, large and small dorms. Next door to licensed cafe. Your home away from home. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Laze on the balcony overlooking the magnificent Queen Charlotte Sounds. Cosy log fire to keep you warm in the winter. Made up comfortable beds. Booking agent for all your trips. Office hours 8.30am - 10.30pm Please make sure you include a phone number with your booking if you require a late check-in.
FREE off-street car parking,
FREE parking while you walk the the Queen Charlotte track. (If you stay with us for a night Pre-Paid)
FREE Secure bike storage,.
FREE tea, coffee, herbs and hot chocolate in the winter.
FREE Mountain bike hire
FREE Soup (MAY - OCTOBER)
FREE WiFi 30mins per person per night
FREE BBQ
FREE Pool table
FREE Veggies from our garden when available
FREE Book swap library
Looking forward to seeing you here at THE FAT COD

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+64 3 573 7788

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0800 22 33 67

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Amenities & facilities

Barbecue
Cooking Facilities
Free WiFi
Laundry Facilities
Parking
TV
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