Hostels & Backpackers in South Island - KiwiWise

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  • Tailor-Made-Tekapo BackpackersTailor-Made-Tekapo Backpackers
    9-11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo
    New Zealand
    (03) 680 6700
    Tailor-Made-Tekapo Backpackers is a friendly comfortable hostel in the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of Lake Tekapo village. Lake Tekapo is a glacier lake famous for its turquoise colour, contrasting with the golden tussocks of the Mackenzie Country and the dramat...
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  • Tasman Bay BackpackersTasman Bay Backpackers
    10 Weka Street, Nelson
    New Zealand
    (03) 548 7950
    Tasman Bay Backpackers is situated in New Zealand's sunniest city - Nelson. Our hostel is warm (log fire and heaters in all rooms), homely and is located just five minutes walk from the centre of town (just far enough away to be free of the noise and hustle of the in...
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  • Te Anau Lakefront BackpackersTe Anau Lakefront Backpackers
    48 - 50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
    New Zealand
    (03) 249 7713
    Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers hostel is situated on the edge of Lake Te Anau in a central location- 5 minutes walk will take you to cafes, supermarkets and the Department of Conservation [DOC]. Te Anau is the gateway town to the Fiordland World Heritage National P...
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  • The Globe Backpackers & BarThe Globe Backpackers & Bar
    144 Palmerston Street, Riverton
    New Zealand
    (03) 234 8527
    The Globe Backpackers situated on the Southern Scenic Route, was built in the early 1900's, and is an ideal place to be while in Riverton, Southland. The Globe Backpackers & Bar is the place to stay with it's warm hospitality. The tariff for dorms and double rooms is...
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  • The Old Countryhouse Backpackers LodgeThe Old Countryhouse Backpackers Lodge
    437 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
    New Zealand
    (03) 381 5504
    The Old Countryhouse offers the best of both worlds: it's within 15 - 20 minutes walking distance (5 mins by bus) to the city centre, yet it is also a place to relax the escape the hustle and bustle with it's spacious landscaped gardens. Buses to local beaches and ci...
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  • The Old SlaughterhouseThe Old Slaughterhouse
    Dean Creek RD1, Hector, Westport
    New Zealand
    (03) 782 8333
    The Old Slaughterhouse, winner of the 2004 BBH Best Hostel award, is 20 minutes north of Westport. This hostel offers some of the best ocean views in New Zealand from it's extensive decks. There is a 10 minute bush walk up hill to reach the hostel but don't fear, you...
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  • The Purple CowThe Purple Cow
    94 Brownston Street, Wanaka
    New Zealand
    (03) 443 1880
    The Purple Cow is an award winning backpackers hostel, situated in the stunning alpine village of Lake Wanaka New Zealand. Our central Wanaka location offers uninterrupted views of Lake Wanaka and New Zealand’s famed Southern Alps, with a range of warm and comforta...
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