Tasman Bay Backpackers is a mid-size backpacker on a quiet residential street 5-10 minutes walk from central Nelson. The atmosphere is homey and very clean, with comfortable couches and chairs, a good sized kitchen and smallish dining room, and a nice outdoor patio with a hammock. There are fresh herbs growing right outside the kitchen for use by guests. In from there are picnic tables and several chairs in a nice garden setting. Next to the building there is a parking lot for vehicles. Bikes are also available free of charge.
The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and will book activities. Dorm beds are $22 without a BBH card, $20 with. Rooms are clean and beds come with pillows, sheets, and spreads at no extra charge. Internet is available at $2 for 30 minutes. Fresh baked bread is provided at 5:30 every night and there is a free breakfast (cereal and milk) in the morning until 9:30.
Overall, this is a great backpacker with a nice atmosphere for those wanting to avoid the larger backpackers in town that cater to the party crowd. Tasman Bay Backpackers is highly recommended for visitors to Nelson.
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