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Lone Moose Backpackers

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Daily continental breakfast (NZD 16 per person)
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe
Reception
Restaurant
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Te Anau-Milford Highway, Fiordland National Park, Southland, 2681
  • Popular LocationLake Mistletoe2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Te Anau3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Anau Downs Jetty9 min walk
  • AirportTe Anau (TEU-Manapouri)32 min drive

Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2019
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Champagne service
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Champagne service
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Champagne service
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Champagne service
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Champagne service
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Fiordland National Park

At Lone Moose Backpackers you'll be within steps of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mistletoe. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers concierge services, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is available. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Fiordland National Park hostel include Lake Te Anau and Te Anau Downs Jetty.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Mistletoe - 2 min walk
  • Lake Te Anau - 3 min walk
  • Te Anau Downs Jetty - 9 min walk
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 20 min drive
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 22 min drive

About this property

Lone Moose Backpackers

Colonial hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Lone Moose Backpackers. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Lone Moose Backpackers was completed in June 2019.

This Colonial Fiordland National Park hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1952
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lone Moose Backpackers offers 10 accommodations. This Fiordland National Park hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2019.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hunting
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1952
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 50.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 for adults and from NZD 8 for children
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 50.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Lone Moose Backpackers Fiordland National Park
Lone Moose Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Lone Moose Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Yep, Lone Moose Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does Lone Moose Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lone Moose Backpackers?

No, Lone Moose Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lone Moose Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lone Moose Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff, great cafe and fab food. Perfect stop for Milford Sound
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

yasmin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great communal area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Charles, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We had a good experience with the staff but the hostel lacks warmth and life. We enjoyed the shared kitchen. It was a very basic room but it was good enough for 2 nights considering the price and that we booked last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views
This review is for the backpacker section of this property. It has several private rooms, half with lake view. There is an incredible view from the KITCHEN. Spacious yard with picnic tables and more views. We saw a rainbow over the lake from our bedroom window. Build a fire in the wood stove in the large lounge. You're in the middle of nowhere but that's the point. See more stars than you thought existed. The lodge is old and run-down but the setting more than makes up for that. You will meet interesting people too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lone Backpackers was a great spot for regrouping, meeting other travelers and enjoying the views of the beautiful lake. The staff was amazing, so accommodating and friendly.. amazing food and lodge area to unwind and have a drink after a long day on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Charged but couldn’t stay
We didn’t stay at Lone Moose due to flooding and road damage further up the road at Milford Sound. Unfortunately when we phoned to ask for a refund we couldn’t get one because apparently the road was technically open up to Te Anau Downs but closed just after.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Had a great time here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020