Hostels & Backpackers in South Island - KiwiWise

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29 - 35 of 59 hostels by:   name  |  highest rated.
  • Koanui Lodge & BackpackersKoanui Lodge & Backpackers
    33 Main Street, Blenheim
    New Zealand
    (03) 578 7487
    Translated from Maori, Koanui means a large and happy place to meet and stay, and hosts Des and Francey make every effort to live up to this. The Koanui Lodge & Backpackers complex includes the hostel building which is a century old dwelling originally built as a gue...
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  • Laughing Kiwi BackpackersLaughing Kiwi Backpackers
    310 High Street, Motueka
    New Zealand
    (03) 528 9229
    The Laughing Kiwi is a vibrant, new, happy home where you are welcomed by two well traveled laughing Kiwis. The functional kitchen, built by Mark, is beautifully finished in native Rimu and Macracarpa timbers. Loose yourself in the new blue lounge suite and listen...
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  • Le Gite BackpackersLe Gite Backpackers
    3 Devon St, Hanmer Springs
    New Zealand
    (03) 315 5111
    Surrounded by mountains, set in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs, Le Gite (French for 'The Resting Place') is a boutique budget travellers accommodation, catering for all independent travellers. Le Gite Backpackers is located in a quiet part of Hanmer Springs,...
    Rating: 2 comments
  • Lyell Creek LodgeLyell Creek Lodge
    193 Beach Rd, Kaikoura
    New Zealand
    (03) 319 6277
    Lyll Creek Lodge is a small cosy hostel is situated in beautiful Kaikoura - world-renowned for its abundant marine life including whales, dolphins and seals, as well as a great variety of birds. Relax and unwind in the peaceful garden by the creek, feed ducks and tro...
    Rating: 1 comments
  • Milford Sound LodgeMilford Sound Lodge
    State Hwy 94, Milford Sound
    New Zealand
    (03) 249 8071
    Nestled beneath the towering peaks of the Darran Mountains, Milford Sound Lodge provides a fantastic base to experience the beauty and majesty of Fiordland National Park / Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. A land of rugged mountains, enc...
    Rating: 2 comments
  • Mountain HouseMountain House
    Main Road, Arthurs Pass
    New Zealand
    (03) 318 9258
    The Mountain House is a unique and delightful place to base your Arthur's Pass vacation. The national park at your doorstep provides numerous day walk and tramping opportunities. In winter take your choice of five local ski fields. Visit alpine meadows with their wil...
    Rating: 1 comments
  • Mountain View BackpackersMountain View Backpackers
    7 Russell Street, Wanaka
    New Zealand
    (03) 443 9010
    Mountain View Backpackers is a traditional, homestyle backpackers hostel, offering quality budget accommodation with modern facilities to the traveller who is looking for a welcoming and personal experience when visiting Wanaka, NZ. Our small and cosy 30 bed backp...
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