Cobb Hostel
Located in Cobb Valley and Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
Cobb Hostel, located at the bottom end of the Cobb Reservoir, is available from October to April dependant on weather conditions. Rental is for the whole building.Access
- Vehicle
Occupancy
- Sole
Facilities
- Heating - wood
- Kitchen - fully equipped
- Lighting
- Shower - hot
- Toilet - flush
Activities
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Open October to April depending on weather conditions.
Image gallery
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Cobb Hostel dining area Image: Carrie Dobbs | Creative Commons
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Cobb Hostel living area Image: Carrie Dobbs | Creative Commons
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Features
It was previously a hostel for Cobb Dam workers. It is a great base to explore the local area from.
Rental is for the whole building, so you will not have to share it with other users.
Facilities
- Sleeps 10 (1 double bed and bunk in 1 room, 3 bunk beds in another room)
- Electric lighting
- Electric oven, hot water, pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery
- Fridge/freezer
- Flush toilet
- Shower
- Fireplace
Sole occupancy: $92 per night
Bookings
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
38 km from Upper Takaka into Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park. The road is unsealed, narrow and winding.
Follow Cobb Dam Road all the way to the Cobb Reservoir. Just before you arrive at the reservoir the Cobb Hostel is the first house on your right. It is signposted.
Location: 1573670E; 5449275N
- Water in the house is untreated and is from a nearby small stream.
- Wasps and bumble bees can be an issue especially from February to May.
There are excellent tramping, fishing, hunting and botanising opportunities in the area.
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
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