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Hostel Life in Auckland

Before I start to write about my adventures on the STRAY backpacker bus, I wanted to share a clip from my first few minutes at a hostel in Auckland. I’m sure all my fellow backpackers can relate!




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  • http://www.midilfetravel.com/ lissie

    Move to a better hostel! That one’s a dump.

  • http://www.midilfetravel.com lissie

    Move to a better hostel! That one’s a dump.

  • http://www.midilfetravel.com/ lissie

    Oh and BTW I don’t know which plugin does the little flag next to my name (cute though what is it?) but I’m not AUSTRALIAN, I’m a Kiwi

  • http://www.midilfetravel.com lissie

    Oh and BTW I don’t know which plugin does the little flag next to my name (cute though what is it?) but I’m not AUSTRALIAN, I’m a Kiwi

  • http://www.GoBackpacking.com/ Dave

    Hmm, I know you have a rivalry with the Aussies, however I hope you can live with that one because I’m not sure I know how to fix it :(

  • http://www.GoBackpacking.com Dave

    Hmm, I know you have a rivalry with the Aussies, however I hope you can live with that one because I’m not sure I know how to fix it :(

  • http://www.GoBackpacking.com/ Dave

    I now opt for the smaller dorm sizes when possible, mostly because it means a better sleep. The mess I can *sort of* handle. ;)

  • http://www.GoBackpacking.com Dave

    I now opt for the smaller dorm sizes when possible, mostly because it means a better sleep. The mess I can *sort of* handle. ;)

  • Dan Harris

    I was in ACB too. This place is funny!

    I met there lots of backpackers and it was fun.

    I am using a good website when Iam looking for hostels. This is their page for Auckland:

    http://www.triptouch.com/new-zealand/ni/auckland/hostels.php

    Have fun!

  • Dan Harris

    I was in ACB too. This place is funny!

    I met there lots of backpackers and it was fun.

    I am using a good website when Iam looking for hostels. This is their page for Auckland:

    http://www.triptouch.com/new-zealand/ni/auckland/hostels.php

    Have fun!

  • http://www.thelostglobe.com/ Dan

    My guess is it’s an ISP/IP thing given yours is showing up as NZ Dave.

  • http://www.thelostglobe.com Dan

    My guess is it’s an ISP/IP thing given yours is showing up as NZ Dave.

  • http://www.kango.com/ Kango Suz

    Great vid! I’ve been in a bunch of hostels, but that’s pretty bad. The sign though, makes it all worthwhile :lol: ….

  • http://www.kango.com Kango Suz

    Great vid! I’ve been in a bunch of hostels, but that’s pretty bad. The sign though, makes it all worthwhile :lol: ….

  • Marcus

    ACB eh? I stayed there when I first arrived in Auckland. I found the rooms cramped and I thought the hostel was way too big. Actually, I hated it and I’m not normally that fussy about where I sleep…
    In the end I stayed at the Fat Camel hostel at the end of Queen Street (well Fort street to be precise). If you go back to Auckland stay there because the staff are much friendlier and so are the people who stay there.

  • Marcus

    ACB eh? I stayed there when I first arrived in Auckland. I found the rooms cramped and I thought the hostel was way too big. Actually, I hated it and I’m not normally that fussy about where I sleep…
    In the end I stayed at the Fat Camel hostel at the end of Queen Street (well Fort street to be precise). If you go back to Auckland stay there because the staff are much friendlier and so are the people who stay there.

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