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Taking advantage of Taupo's backpacker options is a great way to socialise before moving on and exploring the entire country on a budget. Backpacker accommodation is friendly, communal and reliable. They are places where, usually, young travellers congregate and often make friends with people of different nationalities. It's the most fun way to discover everything this country has to offer and meet like-minded travellers. New Zealand backpacker accommodation is considered to be of a consistently high quality. Most backpacker accommodation throughout the country offers a mixture of shared rooms (dormitories), as well as single, twin or double rooms for a higher (but still relatively cheap) cost. The facilities usually consist of a communal kitchen and bathroom, and a coin-operated laundry, although this does vary - many also have internet access, bars and TV lounges. Long-term rates are usually offered for those planning to stay awhile.

Taupo is nestled on the northern shores of New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo, surrounded by
stunning volcanoes, bush clad mountains and a spectacular landscape. Cafes and restaurants in Taupo
overlook the lake, and there is a good variety of retail therapy available. Some of the best trout
fishing in the world has international anglers flocking to the area, which is also a great base for
visitors wanting to take part in other sporting activities, whether land or water-based. A great
variety of accommodation is available in Taupo, from luxury lodges and resorts, hotels and
self-catering motor lodges, apartments and motels, to bed & breakfasts, and holiday parks with
self-catering budget accommodation, backpackers lodge, campervan and campsites. Some accommodation
is beachfront, and some establishments are pet friendly, by arrangement.