1. Raft or Sledge down the Kaituna River and over the epic 7m high Tutea falls, where you are paddling down the warmest river (even in winter!) in the country surrounded by native bush.
2. Enjoy the canopy of the Redwood pines at Whakarewarewa forest (the Redwoods) take a walk or hit up some world class trails by renting a mountain bike.
3. Zipline through virgin native Mamaku forest with Canopy Tours and learn about ancient trees, native birds, insects and the companies amazing conservation efforts!
4. Hike up Mt Tarawera for some amazing volcanic views!
5. Roll down a hill in an inflatable ball (zorbing) an iconic experience invented right here in Rotorua. The new Mega Track is open at OGO which is steep, long, crazy and fast!
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Hokitika
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Tekapo
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Wanaka
Te Anau
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Our Hostels
Queenstown
Absoloot Value Accommodation
Opened in 2010, Absoloot Value Accommodation (AVA) continues to offer our guests a range of hostel accommodation configurations in a fresh, contemporary style. Our dorms have a maximum capacity of 6 people, whilst our private configurations rival hotels in regards to their fit-out - we're definitely more than just a bed in a room! You'll find we're the best-located accommodation provider in town, and with 4 stories of character over-looking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, you can enjoy your morning coffee in style
Marahau
Adventure Inn
Kia Ora welcome to Adventure Inn Marahau, Marahau’s only 100% dedicated backpacker accommodation. We are a new family run Backpackers with emphasis on rest and relaxation.
Situated in the centre or Marahau, right beside Kayak and Aqua Taxi, we are in the perfect location. 400m from the beach front, shop and Restaurant, and 700m from the entrance to the National Park and Park Cafe, nothing over five min walk away.
Our venue is large and spacious. With big communal areas, so you are not bound to hanging out in your rooms, having a large TV lounge with thousands of movies to choose from, big outdoor areas, grass and courtyard, picnic tables and bean bags, bbqs and pool tables, indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
Christchurch
All Stars Inn
All Stars Inn on Bealey is a 5 star Qualmark rated purpose built complex with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Boasting over 40 private rooms and a range of 4 bed and 6 bed ensuite rooms each with their own Smart TV and fridge, plus 8 bed dorms with each bed containing it’s own lamp, USB charge and power point there is a room type to meet every demand. We have a range of facilities on site for our guests including FREE UNLIMITED WiFI, a pool table, TV room, laundry, General Store and Travel Desk as well as the Bealey Ale House located next door where guest can enjoy specials on food and beverages. We provide quality, secure and affordable accommodation with awesome customer service!
Christchurch
Around The World Backpackers
Around the World Backpackers provides a sanctuary from loud, large hostels. We only have 4 bed dorms and private rooms. Unlimited free wifi, a large back garden with BBQ facilities, its a great place to meet people from all around the world! Kick back, relax and enjoy! We are agents for Intercity bus, Super shuttle and we can book your tours for you while staying in Christchurch. With a history as being nominated as one of the best small hostels in the world we would love to see you soon!
Tauranga
Arthouse Accommodation
Hi and welcome to ArtHouse Accommodation, where you arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend. We are specialists in providing colourful, creative, clean, upmarket and affordable drug & alcohol-free accommodation in Tauranga,
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. We can cater for all your short, medium and long-term accommodation requirements. With #1 #2 #3 properties to choose from, each with their own style and vibe,
ArtHouse Accommodation has options for everyone. We are a friendly team here at ArtHouse and we try our hardest to ensure you enjoy your stay with us whilst you are in Tauranga, NZ.
Taranaki
Ducks and Drakes Backpackers
Ducks and Drakes is the premier backpackers in New Plymouth. The space is colourful, cozy and comfortable with options ranging from mixed dorms to private one bedroom cottages. Nestled in a quiet street just two blocks from the city centre and three blocks from the world famous Pukekura Park, Ducks and Drakes is "five minutes to everywhere". An in house shuttle service operates daily to Mount Taranaki and the Pouakai Crossing which includes a free sauna with each booking. A friendly family run business with great music and coffee. Ask about our bed and shuttle package deals.
Kaikoura
Dusky Lodge & Backpackers
Dusky Lodge & Backpackers is Kaikoura’s largest hostel welcoming budget travelers, adventurers and groups. We offer a clean homely environment with a choice of 4,6,8,10 bed bunk rooms, doubles, twins, triples, en-suite and family rooms with heaters in all rooms. Bed linen and pillows are provided and unlimited free wifi. We have 3 large kitchens fully equipped as well as BBQ’s on the decks free to use. We are agents for Intercity bus and we can book all your tours at our information desk. Our outdoor heated pool and spa are open for summer!
Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers
Global Village provides comfortable, unique backpackers’ accommodation. Beautifully decorated in a Global Art theme, where the atmosphere is conducive to good conversation and good times. Comfortable lounge with log fire and lots of quiet spaces if you need to escape. Separate TV lounge with extensive movie collection. Private Hot Spa, Sauna and Fitness room available at small cost.
Beds fully made up with bedside lights, shelf and individual power points. New World supermarket is just 400 metres away, Great west coast pub 100 metres away, and Aquatic centre 200 metres away. 20 minutes walk to Jade (green stone) hunting beach and sunset view point.
Franz Josef
Glow Worm Accommodation
Our accommodation offers dormitory rooms as well as private rooms on different levels with a cosy, homely atmosphere.
We’re only a few minutes’ walk to everything Franz Josef has to offer! You can book all your activities at our reception. Take a private room or share one of our dorms. We have a cosy log fire in a large communal area that extends outside, and is available 24 hours. We have a shared TV room with a 50-inch flatscreen TV, DVDs and videos.
Every room includes FREE unlimited WiFi, FREE breakfast, FREE homemade vegetable soup, FREE spa pool, FREE international phone calls, FREE BBQ facilities and FREE popcorn.
We offer an experience, not just a bed! Come and find your home away from home with a cosy friendly atmosphere.
Tekapo
Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
The Lakefront Lodge Backpackers was purpose built with the backpacker in mind. It is modern in design yet blends in with the alpine environment and is right across the road from the beautiful picturesque Lake Tekapo. It has a large lounge/dining room and the BBQ area is perfect for mixing, mingling and meeting new people.
Dunedin
Manor House
Manor House, two adjacent 1920’s colonial New Zealand homes is home to Dunedin’s best budget backpackers. Manor House with free unlimited wifi, has rooms to suit everyone, from 4 bed dorms to our large 12 bed dorm and private rooms. We welcome travellers, families and we can cater for large groups. We are agents for Intercity bus and Super shuttle and we can book all your tours for you while staying with us. Visit Dunedin for beaches, nightlife, wildlife, NZ most beautiful peninsula, colonial history and so much more.
Hokitika
Mountain Jade Backpackers
Central modern backpackers, 2-minute walk to beach, Post Office, supermarket, banks, shops, i-Site and Inter City bus stop across the road. Dorm rooms, double rooms and self-contained units.(Wheelchair access unit), all bedding supplied. Free DVDs, NetFlix, Guest laundry. Free parking. 10% discount at Jade Factory. Stay 2 nights and get 10% discount for carving at Bonz N Stonz carving gallery. Free high-speed fibre unlimited WiFi available in all rooms.
Paihia
Mousetrap Backpackages
Soak up the cosy atmosphere of this character house with sub-tropical gardens. Clean, small, friendly and just 70 metres to the beach, bars and cafes and 5 minutes to the town centre. Relaxing balcony with sea views, 2 sun filled lounges with roaring fires in winter.
Books, games and laundry. 3 well-equipped kitchens and BBQs. All rooms heated. Dorms with luggage lockers. FREE… WiFi, tea & coffee, off street parking, tennis and petanque, bag storage & tour bookings service. Well-travelled hosts: Nikki & Jake.
Tongariro National Park
Plateau Lodge
Located on the edge of a Dual World Heritage site – ‘Tongariro National Park’, is Plateau Lodge & Shuttles. We offer accommodation and the only Tongariro campsites right in the village. With a backdrop of the volcanoes, our lodge covers a wide range of family friendly apartments, ensuite rooms and lodge rooms. On site is a communal lounge & kitchen, spa pool, guest laundry, Wifi, lunch packs & breakfast.
The highlight to visiting National Park is the number one hike In New Zealand “Tongariro Alpine Crossing” a day walk over active volcanoes. Our shuttle service departs at 6am-7am-8am-9am-10am and returning all afternoon 1.30 to 5.30pm for smaller hikes over the alpine forest try Whakapapa Village. Our lodge is walking distance to all cafes/ bars mini mart and intercity bus & train station.
Franz Josef
Rainforest Retreat
Oscar and the team are here to look after your needs as well as offering FREE 24 hour in room WIFI, FREE tea & coffee, FREE use of the biggest hot tub in NZ, FREE Scandinavian Sauna, FREE HUGS, FREE GHD hair straighteners and hairdryers in the nicest backpackers bathrooms anywhere! Nightly prizes in the bar for the biggest activities in Queenstown. $5 discount on our all you can eat pizza fest deal with a FREE beer for guests. FREE torches for glow-worm spotting $4 upgrades to en-suite flash-packer dorm rooms. FREE advice and lots of smiley happy people here to make sure you have a brilliant time.
Deep In the heart of West Coast Glacier country, Rainforest Retreat Backpackers is a great find, with a range of accommodation set amongst lush native bush in Franz Josef township. Enjoy privacy and sanctuary in secluded cottages and tree huts, relax in the spas and sauna, dine out and have fun at the bar/restaurant, or just relish the bush setting and cook up barbecues with new friends.
Rotorua
Rock Solid Backpackers
Our vision is simply to make it the most popular hostel in town which we have by providing a clean, modern, yet still inviting hostel with facilities not usually found in inner city hostels. We offer 4,6,8 bed dorms, private and family rooms. Unlimited Free wifi throughout the hostel and enjoy the unique climbing wall that you can view from reception, or give it a go! We are also agents for Intercity Bus and Super shuttle, book all your tours at our tour desk, ask about the special discounts if you book through us!
Paihia
Saltwater Lodge
Saltwater Lodge is Paihia’s only purpose built 5 Star Qalmark backpackers located in the hub of vibrant Kings Road Paihia just a few steps to great cafe’s, bars and 50 meters to the best swimming beach
Our 6 and 4 bed dorms are the most spacious available, they all have private ensuite bathrooms and all open out onto a wide sun-drenched deck. Each bed has its own reading light, and there is in-room lockable storage for each guest.
We can also offer you a deluxe female dorm as well. There is something for everyone at Saltwater Lodge
Our private rooms, located on the top floor, feature Californian King beds or twin if you prefer flat-screen tvs, ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, under bench fridge and they too open onto a wide sun-drenched deck. All our rooms have opening windows, safe to leave open all night, for ventilation & comfort.
You will just love our BBQ area & well equipped kitchen with complementary pots of fresh herbs and salad greens, large communal common room, complimentary use of cruiser bikes, unlimited wifi, access to tennis courts and so much more
Te Anau
Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers
Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is the only backpackers located at the lakefront of stunning Lake Te Anau. An excellent starting point for exploring Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound and the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. We pride ourselves in offering a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. We offer ensuites, double, twin and share rooms, all with all linen provided. Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers is only a few minutes walk to town center where you will find a good selection of supermarkets, cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. We are always happy to make recommendations and help with tour bookings to make your stay in this area as amazing as possible.
Queenstown
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
5-minute walk to town centre. FREE Unlimited WiFi, personal lockers in Dorms. 3-minute walk to major supermarket. A friendly 49-bed hostel with a gentle atmosphere. A clean, easy-going place to make new friends. 3 fully-equipped kitchens, large comfortable TV lounge. FREE bike hire, free tea & coffee, free parking, free luggage storage. Free NZ phone calls, Full laundry. Let us provide you with honest, local knowledge on Queenstown activities.
Taupo
Tiki Lodge Backpackers
FREE unlimited WiFi and FREE Breakfast including tea, coffee, cereal, toast and spreads. If you are looking for an affordable, relaxed and friendly place to stay in Taupo with spectacular lake views, then Tiki Lodge is the backpacker lodge for you! Come and join us in one of New Zealand’s leading holiday destinations, Lake Taupo.
Picton
Tombstone Backpackers
Tombstone Lodge and Backpackers offers a variety of warm rooms in a modern accommodation building catering for guests that require private rooms with en-suites, shared rooms or dorms. Take in the harbour views from your room, spa or games deck.
Our separate communal building includes a fully equipped kitchen, indoor/outdoor dining, T.V. lounge, games area with a pool table, darts, table tennis, and gym.
Available each morning is a free breakfast which consists of freshly made cheese scones, toast and tea & coffee. We provide free unlimited high speed WiFi, complimentary bikes, free off-street parking and a free shuttle bus to ferries, trains and buses.
With good local knowledge we also provide trip advice and can book your adventures – in some cases with discounted rates. Tombstone is just a 3 minute walk from the Bluebridge Ferry Terminal and 8 minutes walk into town.
Wanaka
Wanaka Bakpaka
Wanaka Bakpaka has a beautiful view overlooking Lake Wanaka and the mountains which can be enjoyed for all year round. This is the only hostel on the lakefront overlooking Lake Wanaka and Mt Roy.
The stunning lake view can be enjoyed from our lounge, dining room and garden terrace. Our lounge area is T.V free which allows guests to relax, and enjoy a nice glass of wine or chat with fellow travellers.
The hostel is only a 5-10 minute walk away from the town centre and within a walking distance to some of Wanaka’s most famous attractions such as the “Tree in the Lake”, Cinema Paradiso, Mt Iron and Puzzling world as well as the cute boutique shops Wanaka has to offer.
We offer a ‘bus and large group’ free ambience and a lovely garden terrace in order to relax during your travels.
The hostel has a plenty of private rooms and 3,4 & 6 bed bunk rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Our other amenities include a fully equipped communal kitchen and laundry facilities as well as a BBQ, herb garden and bike hire.
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