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Accommodation

There are several holiday park and backpacking chains operating in New Zealand. They cater for tent and motor home sites as well as a complete range of cabins and hostels to motel units. Some have loyalty cards which give you discounts on accommodation for each stay.


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HAPNZ have 295 members throughout New Zealand with thousands of sites for you to camp or park your caravan or campervan. We also have a range of cabins, kitchen cabins, self-contained units and park motels for all seasons. Many holiday parks offer lodge accommodation, ranging from backpacker bunk rooms to bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All have park like settings, are friendly, fun places to stay and are near or in some of New Zealand's most beautiful places.

 

We provide information and central reservation for: Motels - Camping Sites -RV/Camper Van Sites - Car Rentals - Holiday Accommodation - Adventure Activities - Travel planner - Special Interest Holidays. We are your guide to Top Kiwi Holiday Parks and Motels in New Zealand.


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Our hostels are in prime locations. Some are a little off the beaten track to give you a chance to explore the many spectacular National Parks, ski fields and walking tracks. Others are located in the central cities to give you a taste of the cosmopolitan side of our culture.
Each of our hostels are unique. Generally they have separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for males and females plus most provide single, double, twin and family room options. YHA International standards guarantee cleanliness, comfort, security, safety and most importantly - value for money!


With more than 300 NZ members, BBH is by far the largest group of Backpacker Accommodation Providers in  New Zealand.  NZ owned and operated to show you the real NZ Way.


Top 10 holiday Parks  are New Zealand's premier group of holiday parks (motor camps) with over 45 properties throughout the country, each offering a complete range of affordable, self catering accommodation - from motels and cabins through to campervan & motorhome / RV sites and camping.


The Department Of Conservation (DOC) manages over 250 vehicle accessible camping areas on conservation land throughout New Zealand. They have three broad categories of campsites.
Serviced Campsites have flush toilets, tap water, showers, rubbish collection, mown grass, access for all vehicle types and usually some powered points. Many have BBQs or fire places, picnic tables, a kitchen, laundry, shop, and caravan waste disposal point
Standard Camp sites have toilets, water supply, mown grass and vehicle access, some by boat only. Facilities such as BBQs or fire places, picnic tables rubbish collection may be provided.
Informal Camp sites have a toilet and very limited facilities which may be just a place to camp.


North Island Campsites are here
South Island Campsites are here.
Both of these pages are are in PDF format and list all the DOC Camping sites in the North and South Island. Facilities for each Campground are also listed. Most are situated in the types of scenic natural settings which New Zealand is renowned for. They are  situated anywhere from the middle of lush bush to the shores of sandy beaches and anywhere between.

Serviced Campsites are generally from  NZ$8.00 - NZ$12.00  per person per night.
Standard Campsites are generally from  NZ$3.00 - NZ$10.00 per person per night.
Informal Campsites are generally free of charge
Children 5- 16 are generally half the adult price.


New Zealand Accommodation - Kiwi Accommodation hotels, motels, B&B's and self catering in New Zealand


Baches & Holiday Homes to Rent, New Zealand Over 1700 holiday homes throughout New Zealand. Choose from a wide range of baches, beach houses, cottages and houses for your next holiday or weekend break. 
 


Welcome to Help Exchange, a free online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and others who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation (board and lodging). There are also forums, classifieds and companion finder pages to assist you with your backpacking experiences.


 

North Island


Far North
Photos and  info on Far North accommodation  here

Whangarei
Photos and  info on Whangarei  accommodation  here

Kaipara
Photos and  info on Kaipara  accommodation  here

Rodney
Photos and  info on Rodney  accommodation  here

Auckland
Photos and  info on Auckland accommodation  here

Thames & The Coromandel Peninsula
Photos and  info on Coromandel accommodation  here

 


Raglan, Kawhia

Raglan Backpackers 6 Nero St Raglan Phone  07 825 0515
Raglan Backpackers is nestled on the edge of Raglans beautiful harbour, looking out across the water to Mt Karoi. Purpose built for your comfort and security, clean and friendly. All rooms open onto private central courtyard garden.

Kawhia Beachside S-Cape  225 Pouewe Street (PO Box 74), Kawhia. Phone: +64-7-871 0727
Kawhia's diverse environment caters for a wide range of activities: Visit marae, tramp, sail, swim, cycle. Harbour cruises, chartered fishing trips, surfcasting, digging a hole at Ocean Beach - Te Puia Hot Springs, kayak and quad motorbike hire as well as sightseeing trips to surrounding districts.


Rotorua and Waitomo

 Kiwi Paka  60 Tarewa Road Rotorua  Phone: +64 7 347 0931
Two Locations one Philosophy warm hospitality, friendly service, and enthusiastic people who go the extra mile to make your stay special.


Tauranga

Just The Ducks Nuts  6 Vale Street, Tauranga  Phone:+64 (0)7 576 1366
Offering a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it's tidy and peaceful. The transformed 2 storey house features 20 beds, 2 kitchens, living areas, a wood fire and lovely views of the harbour.

Omokoroa Tourist Park 165 Omokoroa Road, RD2, Tauranga  Phone 07 548 0857
and Thermal hot pools offers a friendly stay to all. Families particularly enjoy the safe environment, where there is space to play, run or explore our playground. Omokoroa is just 20 minutes drive north of Tauranga.


Lake Taupo

Taupo All seasons Holiday Park 16 Rangatira Street Taupo. Phone: +64 7 3784272 Fax: +64 7 378 1272
A really nice clean and tidy camp here. The facilities are just perfect and well maintained. Enjoy The free Thermal pool and BBQ.
This would have to be the perfect place to base yourself for your Central New Zealand experience.


 

National Park

Photos and  info on National Park accommodation  here

 


Whanganui National Park

Bridge to Nowhere Lodge  Phone Toll Free: 0800 480 308
is a unique place, the location remote. We are situated deep in the Whanganui National Park wilderness region with awe-inspiring views. Access is by river transport.
Comfortable Accommodation. Delicious Farmhouse Cuisine. Fully Licensed Bar. Cabin-Campground.
 

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Taranaki

The Mountain House Motor Lodge  Pembroke Road Stratford  Phone 64 6 765 6100  
is an accommodation, restaurant and tourist facility nestled on the slopes of the majestic and beautiful Mt Egmont/Taranaki in the North Island of New Zealand.  
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Egmont National Park, where one can retreat in scenic silence, explore walking tracks within the unique rainforest or relax beside alpine streams.  Challenging slopes await ski and climbing enthusiasts.  By night and day every amenity for a memorable stay.  A fine range of services are available for all occasions.  Discover this beautiful alpine retreat.  A unique summer and winter playground for business or pleasure.   

Sunflower Lodge and Backpackers  25 Ariki Street New Plymouth.  Ph: +64 06 7590050
 New Plymouth, is perched beneath Mount Taranaki, the best accommodation for the serious Backpackers; who love to seek out their own adventure, 30 + Taranaki Surf-breaks some of the world's best windsurfing locations all with mind blowing scenery are just the tip of the ice burg. Come and enjoy the real kiwi Experience and VIP treatment  

Stratford Top 10 Motor camp 10 Page Street, Stratford   Freephone  0508 478 728
Your Taranaki adventure starts here   From surf to snow in minutes
Situated on the most western point of New Zealand's North Island, located halfway between Auckland and Wellington. The contrast of Mount Taranaki-Egmont National Park, an abundance of lakes and rivers, breathtaking coastline and acres of virgin native bush make the Taranaki region unique to New Zealand.
 

Taranaki Accommodation Lodge  7 Romeo Street, Stratford  Phone: (06) 765 5444
Ideally situated in Stratford at the Gateway to Egmont National Park, we are only 30 minutes drive from most Taranaki attractions. Family owned and operated we provide clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation. Mountain views, self catering facilities, centrally heated, laundry, lounges, tennis courts, gardens, BBQ and table tennis. Internet access.


Napier

Stables Lodge   370 Hastings Street, Napier  Phone 064+06+835-6242 
FREE E-mail, Internet Facilities & Card Phone. Small, friendly and relaxed. 2 min to beach. FREE tea, sugar & fresh fruit & herbs in season


Horowhenua

Tatum Park  850 Main Road Levin  Phone 0800 113080
Making you feel at home after a long day on the road is our first priority for motorhomes, caravan and tent campers.
We offer a ten acre motorhome/caravan site (complete with power and upgraded kitchen block and facilities) and a separate 10 acre tent camping site. Both sites have access to a swimming pool, the restaurant and bar.


Wellington

Richmond Guest House   116 Brougham Street, Wellington  Phone +64 4 939 4567 Fax +64 4 939 4569
Clean comfortable accommodation just five minutes walk to Wellington With all rooms having their own ensuite bathrooms
Guest kitchen & dining room, TV lounge with Sky TV Guest laundry, telephone, and free Internet access
Within a ten minutes drive to Airport, and Interisland Ferry On shuttle route for Airport, bus, rail, and Interisland Ferry
Free shuttle goes from here to 9.30 Interisland Ferry


 

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Picton

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park   Freephone 0800 924529
 Only five minutes from the Ferry Terminal. All types of accommodation from tent sites to deluxe self contained units. a short walk to Swimming beach. Quiet with no traffic noise. Clean and tidy and excellent facilities. Very friendly hosts. Have stayed here.  Top marks.
 


Nelson


Tasman Village Cottage 21 Baldwin Road, Tasman ph. 03 526 6155 (from overseas 00 64 3 526 6155)
Backpackers, flashpackers, cyclists, tired bones and lazy bones! Our single cottage accommodation is designed for maximum relaxation and we're perfectly located for you to see as much, or do as little as you want in the Nelson/Tasman Bay area. It's always our pleasure to welcome you to stay.


Kaikoura

Woodgrove Farm. ph/fax: 03-319 5175
Why stay on a New Zealand farm?
Staying on a farm in New Zealand is a unique and memorable experience and could be the highlight of your journey. We have been hosting travellers from around the world for over ten years, and find that sharing our lifestyle with other people is interesting for both sides. We have made good friends with most of our visitors, and I have travelled overseas extensively, often staying with previous visitors to Woodgrove.


Hanmer Springs

 Le Gite (French for The Resting Place) 3 Devon Street Phone/fax 03 315 5111
Surrounded by mountains set in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs  is a boutique budget travellers accommodation catering for all independent travellers.
 


Shining Star Accommodation - Motels & Holiday Park - Hokitika New Zealand
Complex with modern facilities. Comfortable log chalets, powered and non-powered sites are set in spacious grounds overlooking the Tasman Sea. Direct beach access and opposite glow-worm dell. Fully equipped kitchen, lounge, laundry, TV room, internet, BBQ, dump station. Close to town. The ideal base for exploring the West Coast.


Canterbury

Photos and  info on Canterbury accommodation  here

 


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Waitaki  

Welcome to Glenmac Farmstay Ph: +64 3 436 0200
Glenmac is a Working farm, 10 minutes from Kurow Sleep nine – linen supplied. Home cooked meals by arrangement. We can arrange horse riding, fishing, four wheel driving, golf, mountain bike hire or enjoy a day tramp on the farm, join in or view farm activities or explore some of the walkways available in the area. See the penguins in Oamaru. Explore the Fossil trail.


Waimate

Kelcey's Bush Mill Road, 8.R.D., Waimate, Telephone: +64 (0)3 6898057 Fax: +64 (0)3 6898091
Farmyard Holiday Park is on the outskirts of Waimate Between Timaru and Oamaru in the South Island. The proprietors are very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
 


Mount Cook

Glentanner Park Centre, Mount Cook, Phone us on: +64 3 435 1855.
Offers a wide range of accommodation options for campers and those seeking budget style accommodation. Glentanner Park is the official camping area for the Mount Cook area. Camping & RV park, restaurant, visitor information and bookings for a range of adventure activities, glacier trips, flight seeing at Mount Cook National Park.


Queenstown


Photos and  info on Queenstown accommodation  here


Dunedin

Aaron lodge Top 10 Holiday Park   162 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin. Freephone: 0800 879 227
This is a very nice holiday Park only minutes from Dunedin Town Centre. I can recommend this camp from experience.

Sahara Guesthouse & Motel  619 George Street, Dunedin. Ph: +64 3 477 6662
Select from two types of accommodation on the one Website. Conveniently located close to the city centre, Otago University, museum and numerous Dunedin attractions.

The Asylum Lodge,  36 Russell Rd, Seacliff  Phone: (03)465-8123
A truly unique experience for those with a taste for adventure or for those who just want to relax and unwind. We offer you quality accommodation on an historical site (1879) with relaxed, warm, friendly atmosphere, good music and log fire.
We are only 25 minutes (29km) from Dunedin, surrounded by beautiful, sandy beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. The hostel offers Free e-mail, Free pool table, Free tennis, Free bikes and movies.


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Wanaka

Bayview Motel Accommodation - Wanaka, New Zealand
Quality spacious 'family friendly' units with modern amenities on extensive grounds, only 2 km's from Wanaka township with nearby fishing, skiing & tourist attractions. Qualmark 4 Star accommodation.

Aspiring Campervan Park - Motorhome Holiday Park   Studholme Road, PO Box 11, Wanaka Freephone 0800 22 98 33
Luxury accommodation for campervan and Motorhome travellers. Rated Qualmark 5 star with every amenity to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Under floor heating in the shower area: twin spas and sauna, huge lounge with log fire, SKY TV, video, Internet and E mail , covered BBQ pavilion the camp is located in acres of lawns and gardens off the main highway. Information and booking center can cater for all your trips to Milford Sound, Queenstown attractions, bungy jumping and jet boating.


Stewart Island

Stewart Island Backpackers/Shearwater Inn P O Box 25 Stewart Island New Zealand Phone: +64 (3) 219 1114
The place to stay for families, groups, backpackers and budget accommodation. Sleeps 66. Explore the beauty of New Zealand's Stewart Island. 


 

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Picton
Port Underwood Interisland Ferries
Waimate
Gunn's Bush
Dunedin

Taieri Gorge Railway 
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