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Lone Moose Backpackers
2.0 star property

Colonial hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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Lone Moose Backpackers

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

Overview of Lone Moose Backpackers

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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
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Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

About the area

Fiordland National Park

Located in Fiordland National Park, Lone Moose Backpackers is in the mountains and on a lake. Te Anau Downs Jetty and Te Anau Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Luxmore Jet and Te Anau Wildlife Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, mountain climbing and ecotours.
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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

Hostel by the lake, revitalised in 2019
Consider a stay at Lone Moose Backpackers and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy hunting at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, barbecues and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Lone Moose Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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 7:00 AM–9:30 AM 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lone Moose Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM for a fee of NZD 50.00.

What time is check-out at Lone Moose Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lone Moose Backpackers located?

Situated on a lake, this hostel is steps away from Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mistletoe. Lake Te Anau and Te Anau Downs Jetty are also within 10 minutes.

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