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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. This would have to be the best backpacker accommodation I've ever stayed in. Friendly and helpful owner and excellent location near old precinct. Absolutely exceeded my expectations in all areas.

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9
Wonderful
664 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

Old Bones Lodge

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. Loved the hot tub! Spectacular paradise tucked away on the beach. Overall, couldn't have asked for a better stay with unique affordability and even more unique experience.

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9.3
Wonderful
219 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Tahuna Pod Hostel

Queenstown

The property is only a short walk from many bars and restaurants in Queenstown. There is a variety of budget accommodation, including single, double and superior pods to pick from plus a selection of private rooms. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities, with multiple facilities located on each floor. great central location. very well organized, well equipped and spacious common area/ kitchen with an attached balcony. Stayed only one night in a 4 bed female dorm. The room was small and therefore a little dark but there was good luggage storage for each person and in the pod itself there was a shelf with a light , USB port. etc. The facility was really clean and quiet at night. I arrived late but there was great instructions given re key pick up, rules of the facility etc. only met one staff member in the morning to drop off the key.

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8.6
Excellent
1,252 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Haka House Wanaka

Wanaka

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, Haka House 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. We had a cozy room and we can enter the property from the sides. It is very near to the town center where all the eateries and supermarket is. It is also near to the war memorial where you can get quite a high point view of the town.

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8.2
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

The Brownston Hostel

Wanaka

Featuring a terrace, The Brownston Hostel is set in Wanaka in the Otago region, 2.5 km from Puzzling World and 1.9 km from The Wanaka Tree. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Really enjoyable stay. This hostel has all that you need. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

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8.1
Very Good
552 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

Wanaka

Set in Wanaka, 2.3 km from Puzzling World, Adventure Wanaka Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 1.9 km of The Wanaka Tree. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests. Nice staying. Great facilities and comfortable accommodation. The staff was very nice.

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8.9
Excellent
403 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Work Stay at 123

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Work Stay at 123 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2.2 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, 1.2 km from Dunedin Railway Station and less than 1 km from St. Paul's Cathedral. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Otago Museum and The Octagon. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 27 km from Work Stay at 123. The room is perfect for solo traveler to stay. It has nearly everything I needed especially window with sea view. Bathroom and toilet are sparkling. Definitely the best hostel I’ve ever stayed!

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8.7
Excellent
451 reviews
Price from
$53
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. The location ist very nice, especially the garden and the living room. The dorms are ok, but clean so far. The staff is nice. The view was amazing 🫶🏻

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8.4
Very Good
390 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within less than 1 km, Adventure Queenstown Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Fear Factory Queenstown, 800 metres from Queenstown Chamber Of Commerce and less than 1 km from Queenstown Lakes District Library. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Great location and cozy room. I'm satisfied with everything.

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8.6
Excellent
402 reviews
Price from
$28
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. The Hostel is a really nice beautiful hostel in the middle of the city. All the facilities are super clean and always on stock. The kitchen is clean and very good equipped. The Staff is amazing and is really open to help with all sorts of problems, especially Adam. He was always open to help and also there to have a really nice chat. They provide a laundry service, without charging more, then a laundromat in Queenstown would cost. They provide free towels. The have a really cosy and well equipped lounge area. Every evening the staff planned some sort of activity to get in touch with other people. I highly recommend to stay in this hostel.

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8.7
Excellent
498 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

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