Our Recommended in Waimarino and Whakapapa for Backpackers
If you want to explore the Tongariro National Park, why not stay in the heart of it? Waimarino (formerly National Park Village)Â is a small t
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Our Recommended Hostels in Tongariro National Park for Backpackers
We get it. You’d rather save your money for hiking the Tongariro Crossing, ripping the slopes of Mt Ruapehu or tearing the moun
Where to Stay in Hokitika for Backpackers
This little beachside settlement on the South Island, West Coast has so much to do that you’ll definitely want to stay awhile.
Watch the famous Hokitika
Where to Find the Best Accommodation in Auckland for Backpackers
Where to stay in New Zealand’s largest city? And, of course, this means Auckland has the largest choice of backpacker hostels. He
What are the Must-Stays for Backpackers on the South Island?
Travelling on a budget on the South Island of New Zealand does not mean staying in dark cold bunk dorms for the length of your trip. New Ze
What are the Must-Stays for Backpackers on the North Island?
Hostels are a great way to save money for the things that really matter on your trip around New Zealand. From the super social hostels to h
A Comparison of the Hostel Networks in New Zealand
With 300+ hostels all around the country, New Zealand spoils backpackers for choice when it comes to budget accommodation. Out of these 300+ hostels,
Where to Find Accommodations in Tūrangi for Backpackers
Epic white water rafting, world-class trout fishing and not to mention the Tongariro National Park on its doorstep; no wonder you are looking f
Where to Find Accommodation in Raglan for Backpackers
It’s a difficult choice! Some of the best hostels in the country are right here in New Zealand’s most famous surf town. So when you
Where to Find Accommodation in Cromwell for Backpackers
In the heart of Central Otago, most travellers at least pass through Cromwell. However, with some of the best bike trails nearby, jet boat and g
Where to Find Budget Accommodation in Matamata
No, you can’t stay in a Hobbit Hole! We tried. What you can do, however, is stay in one of the backpacker hostels (or, at least, cheap accommodatio
The Weirdest Places You’ll Ever Stay as a Backpacker!
Staying in a hostel in New Zealand doesn’t just have to be about finding a cheap bed for the night. Some backpacker hostels are a uniq
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