BORDERS OPENING
Boarders Are Reopening
OH MY GOD, OKAY IT'S HAPPENING. EVERYBODY STAY CALM.
So, first things first, let's look at those all important dates:
On April 12th at 11:59pm, all Australian citizens, working holiday visa holders and students can enter New Zealand without quarantining.
On May 1st at 11:59pm, vaccinated travellers from visa waiver countries and visitor visa holders can enter NZ. This will be expanded over the following few months.
Exciting, right? It would be the first widespread opening since Covid closed the borders in March 2020. That means, at long last, that travellers from around the world will be able to start returning to New Zealand to discover and explore our amazing little country. At Dusky Lodge, we can't wait to start hosting folks again as they take the next step in their NZ adventure since a backpacker's hostel without that many backpackers has been, well, pretty quiet.
We also heard earlier this week from the Government regarding the updated guidance on Covid-19 controls. While we'll be continuing to sanitise the hostel on a daily basis, from Wednesday 6th April, we won't be requiring our guests to have a vaccination pass in order to stay with us. We'll keep you posted in case this changes at any point in the future, but for the time being, we're looking forward to welcoming everyone to stay with us.
That's it for this month! To everyone at home and overseas, we can't wait to see you soon!
Cheers!
Dale
What our previous guests have said
Clean and well presented rooms with very well organised kitchen with great storage and very clean. Great service for our late check in and friendly reception
Michelle Bennett
Josh Borella – Frontiers Abroad Instructor, 2019 Frontiers Abroad has been coming to the Dusky lodge for several years now and typically we come twice a
Josh Borella – Frontiers Abroad Instructor, 2019
Sue Keall – Victoria University of Wellington, 2020 Awesome accommodation option for a group. Great facilities and potential for bespoke requests.
Sue Keall – Victoria University of Wellington
Bruce – Renwick Premiers, 2021 The facilities and accommodation were excellent and perfect for the boys stay and the Management and players would like
Bruce – Renwick Premiers
Clean and plenty facilities, good Wifi, very affordable and excellent staff. The hostel Dog is an absolute highlight! Highly recommend staying here. Also the
Nicole Prieg
I stayed in a Standard 4 Bed Mixed Dorm. I loved it even though our stay was only for 14 hours. I must appreciate the team who ensured my tripod stand was kept
Anish
Great basic accommodation. The pool was a real hit and having the bar / restaurant beside was awesome.
Maarty Schaap
Awesome location, lovely pools, friendly helpful staff and clean facilities. It is very good value for money. The kitchen is well equipped. The showers have
eiuol8
Great stay! The lodge had all the essentials and made it easy to stay with two family members and a dog (pet friendly yay!). We were heading up Mt Fyffe the
Nicole
Awesome pool and spa, beautiful amenities, very clean and modern, wonderful staff
Veva Maree