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Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers. So clean and feels like a home. Probably the best hostel I've stayed at in New Zealand

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9
Superb
631 reviews
Price from
€ 33
per night

Old Bones Lodge 5 stars

Oamaru

Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.

Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost. The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!

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9.3
Superb
219 reviews
Price from
€ 57
per night

YHA Wanaka 4 stars

Wanaka

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, YHA Wanaka offers relaxed and welcoming hostel accommodation. It features an open-plan living/dining area with a log fire to relax and enjoy the views. The location is stunning. Beautiful bay windows over looking the lake!

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8.2
Very good
1,333 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

Wanaka

Set within 2.3 km of Puzzling World, Adventure Wanaka Hostel in Wanaka features a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Great people, great staff, comfy beds and in general clean place with nice common areas. One of the best hostels I stayed in so far.

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8.9
Fabulous
329 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Work Stay at 123

Dunedin

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Work Stay at 123 features certain rooms with city views, and all rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. My stay in Dunedin with Work Stay 123 was great. Very clean, comfortable, fresh, calm, good room (with kitchen, microwave, fridge), warm, study-table, lights... all was excellent.

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8.7
Fabulous
380 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Mountain View Backpackers

Wanaka

Set in Wanaka, 2.2 km from Puzzling World, Mountain View Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Great, intimate hostel. Friendly staff, comfy lounge / kitchen.

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8.4
Very good
380 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Boasting barbecue facilities, Adventure Q2 Hostel is situated in Queenstown in the Otago region, 7.1 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Lake Wakatipu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Very comfortable and affordable

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8.6
Fabulous
481 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

Falcon's Nest

Cromwell

Offering barbecue facilities and sun terrace, Falcon's Nest offers spacious accommodation in Cromwell. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and countryside, this property is less than 5 minutes' drive from the shops at Cromwell Town Centre and Cromwell Golf Course. Friendly atmosphere .Very clean The kitchen area is fully supplied. Sweet town .Interesting history and a good bike route at lake .Also something for everyone ,motor sports.Breweries .

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8.5
Very good
141 reviews
Price from
€ 71
per night

Empire Hotel Backpackers

Oamaru

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. It's an old but unique hotel. And it's very close to those attractions by just walking few minutes.

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8.2
Very good
526 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

Owaka

Situated in the North Catlins, Surat Bay Lodge offers friendly private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Guests enjoy 2 fully equipped communal kitchens, 2 lounge/dining areas, a conservatory lounge and a garden overlooking the beach. Clean Comfortable and great location.

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8.3
Very good
183 reviews
Price from
€ 75
per night

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