The Globe Hotel Backpackers
144 Palmerston St., Riverton
Come and check out the classic fishing village of Riverton on the Southern Scenic Route just out of Invercargill. Situated right in the middle of Riverton the Globe Hotel Backpackers provides budget accommodation, meals and drinks.
We have a HUGE country kitchen with a twin coal range and the tallest cupboards you have ever seen. Large lounge with an open fire. Running water in every room. Views over the estuary. Chickens in the garden. Groovin pool bar. The list goes on.
PRICES
Bunks, maximum of 6 per room $ 17
2nd night $ 13
Single Room $ 20
Twin singles $ 40
Double room $ 40
Linen $4.
While you are in Riverton make sure you check out these local attractions;
- The Early Settler’s Museum is one of New Zealand’s best regional museums with a large collection of photo’s and memorabilia. Open daily from 2pm - 4pm.
- Take a walk in to the Longwoods. Follow the old water race built by the Chinese during Riverton’s gold rush and poke around the remains of Printz’s quartz battery.
- Visit the Seafood Co-op at the main wharf. Fresh blue cod or live lobsters. Check out the fishing boats on the way around to The Rocks, Taramea Bay and the wild South Coast.
- Get your photo taken in the worlds largest Paua.
- Take a walk along North beach. This was the original route to and from Invercargill. Check out Hoi Hoi’s house on the way back, Maori wife of the “father” of Riverton, Captain James Howell.
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