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“Spacious rooms and fabulous bathroom”

Heritage Court Motel

5 of 5 stars
Robin28
Leicester
Dec 23, 2009

We arrived at the Heritage Court after 3 weeks in New Zealand for our last night, and really wished we could have stayed longer. We booked a 2 bedroom apartment, which was very well decorated, and the...more

“A home away from home”

Avenue Motel

5 of 5 stars
Kelvin39
Singapore
Dec 17, 2009

The room was surprisingly clean and comfortable, cosy and spacious enough for us, a family of 4 to have a good rest midway of our journey. Equiped with everything needed in the kitchen, we cooked...more

“Clean, comfortable and cosy”

Old Bones Backpackers

5 of 5 stars
adrianandwendyinoz
Sydney
Dec 16, 2009

We only stayed for 1 night however we would have been comfortable at Old Bones for several more. The 'lodge' was very clean and well maintained and had everything we needed (plus great views)! A...more

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