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Tombstone Backpackers

16 Gravesend Place, Picton 7220, New Zealand
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

lovely cheese scones for breakfast! lovely owners - very clean and tidy....hot tub and even collected from the station ....free wifi and I agree with all the other comments....I honestly cannot find on thing bad to say about this place... thank you

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Best hostel I stayed at in New Zealand. They accommodated a late check-in, baked scones the next morning, had a hot tub, cool cats and an aviary. We picked fresh figs off a tree to compliment our breakfast. Free Wi-Fi, super clean. Ten minutes from both Interisland ferries. Nothing bad to say!

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Almese
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Probably the best backpacker in the South Island. Good view over Picton, spa, pool table, free wifi and also free breackfast! Clean and spacious. Very friendly and helpful staff. What more could you ask?

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I booked ahead and was picked up in a minibus from the train station (a free service which also drives you where you need to go whenever you need, when you're leaving). The place itself is clean and spacious, with a lovely cosy feel which you don't get with some of the larger hostels like Base and Nomads. There were... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This jaccuzi, that was all I needed :) I came from the ferry, 5 min. walk and there was this paradise! Good view over Picton harbour and so friendly host. Free breakfast, free wifi. You just know when people have a hostel because they love it, and not only to make money out of it. Indeed rest in peace :)

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

Great accommodation, clean, friendly, plenty of space for food storage and cooking with fully equipped kitchen, generous free breakfast. Free wifi and internet. Walking distance of supermarket or fish and chip shop. Beautiful new ensuite double room. I would thoroughly recommend this hostel.

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

This smallish hostel is situated overlooking the Picton harbour, well kept garden area with loungers available for your pleasure. Dorm rooms good sized, with new furnishings (beds and matching linens!) Free breakfast consisting cereal, toast, fresh baked cheese scones. Free tea/coffee available 24/7. Free use of hot tub, free bike usage, free internet access via onsite computer or wifi in... More

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Vancouver BC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Excellent facility and well-run. Gordon picked us up at the ferry and was the consumate host. I don't think there's much that could be added to the operation: clean, efficient, quiet, walking distance to the town centre, free breakfast; what more could you ask? I'm 60+ so while I'm flexible, I like my creature comforts, and the Tombstone had them.

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Wokingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

This is the best hostel we stayed in across NZ and would recommend it to anyone. Not only is it quirky, really taking on its position opposite a graveyard but in an amuzing way, but it had the highest standards we saw and was the best value for money. Graham and Lynne were really friendly and have got a great... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This is the best hostel out of the seven backpacker lodges I stayed at in NZ. Tombstone Backpackers is a walkable distance from the Picton Ferry but they do shuttles upon request. Rooms are clean and comfortable, and the bunk beds are wooden and solid so there will be no creaking or shaking when you or your roomies decide it's... More

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Address: 16 Gravesend Place, Picton 7220, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Marlborough Region > Picton
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Ranked #2 of 24 Speciality lodging in Picton
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