Hauraki Gulf Islands
This low-key backpackers is 2km from the Great Barrier Aerodrome and Claris and close to forest walks and hot springs. Covered walkways connect the…
Must-see hotels in North Island
Wellington
It's big and more than a little corporate but this apartment-style hotel, right in the commercial heart of the city, has a range of plush studio, one- and…
Tauranga
This hotel is what passes for a futuristic high-rise in Tauranga, meaning every player wins a prize: harbour view or city view. It’s slick rather than…
Tauranga
Plumb in the centre of the action, this sociable hostel (a former hotel) sits directly above the Strand’s bars and restaurants. Rooms are smallish but you…
Napier
A two-storey waterfront number with views from every room, kitchenettes, mod-deco decor, spa baths, private balconies and an in-house restaurant (not that…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A total of seven self-contained villas and apartments dot this rural property around 10 minutes' drive on a partly unsealed road from Mangawhai. They're…
Wellington
Many of the 21 rooms in this neat, well-maintained mini-tower building near the top of Cuba St do indeed enjoy capital views – especially the large, good…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…
Coromandel Motel & Holiday Park
Coromandel Peninsula
Well kept and welcoming, with nicely painted cabins, attractive units and manicured lawns – it gets busy in summer, so book ahead. Also hires bikes ($20…
Auckland Region
Smack-bang on the beach, this camping ground is great for those seeking an old-fashioned, cheap-as-chips, no-frills family holiday. To keep unruly teens…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Situated between National Park village and the SH48 turn-off heading to Whakapapa, this basic roadside DOC campsite has 21 bushy nooks, cold water and pit…
Wellington
Housed in a curvy art-deco hotel (1937) at the railway end of town, this budget hotel and hostel has tidy rooms and plenty of capacious, character-filled…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Situated next to the Waipoua River and the visitor centre, this peaceful camping ground offers hot showers, flush toilets and a kitchen. The cabins are…
Waiheke Island
This secluded hostel is surrounded by native bush and has a barbecue, stone-tiled pool, spa pool, sunny deck and casual lounge area, plus its own walking…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Marokopa Campground ain’t flash but it’s in a nice spot, close to the coast. There’s a small shop for grocery basics, and it also offers accommodation in…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Good-value accommodation with simple self-contained kitchenettes just a short walk – via a handy footbridge – to the cafes, restaurants and shops of…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A neatly maintained outfit with lots of sleeping options, on the spit across the inlet from town (there’s a footbridge, or drive the long way around). No…
Rotorua
With its Italian-inspired architecture and pointy conifers, this family-owned eye-catcher pitches itself at both corporate and leisure travellers, all of…
Coromandel Peninsula
Perfectly positioned between the pubs and the beach, this converted house offers bunk-filled dorms as well as private rooms, some with their own bathroom…
Mangawhai Backpackers: The Coastal Cow
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms at this unassuming house-style hostel are cosy but the vibe is friendly and relaxed. Bathrooms are shared. There's a barbecue area on the deck…
Auckland
A slice of country in suburbia, this regional park is also a working farm. Facilities are limited (a vault toilet, warm showers and not much shade) but it…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This YMCA-run and purpose-built tower caters well to the budget market. The tiny rooms and stamp-sized bathrooms make for clean and secure accommodation…
Rotorua
Even if you are 6ft 3in, Astray – a 'micro-motel' that would probably be more at home in Tokyo than Rotorua – is a decent budget bet. Clean, tidy, quiet,…
Coromandel Peninsula
There’s a basic DOC campsite in the Puketui Valley, located in a pretty spot by the river. This is a wilderness area, so take care and be properly…
Auckland
Set on a peaceful peninsula that's only a short ferry ride from the city, VR Takapuna offers serviced apartments with kitchens, laundry facilities and…
Coromandel Peninsula
This ‘island-style’ resort in the town centre has spacious self-contained chalets, with natural wood and Gauguin decor inside and a South Seas garden…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This converted 1921 schoolhouse has classrooms partitioned into a large bunk-free dorm and a communal lounge, both painted with colourful murals. Office…
Taupo
This hostel has lake and mountain views from the balcony, a spacious kitchen, comfy lounges, Kiwiana artwork, Netflix and free continental breakfast…
Coromandel Peninsula
Next door to the Miranda Hot Springs, Miranda Holiday Park has excellent sparkling-clean units and facilities, its own hot-spring pool and a floodlit…
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Coromandel Peninsula
Harbour-hugging Athenree has smart accommodation and friendly owners. Entry to the thermal pools is free for guests, making this a top choice for the…
Rotorua
Hanging baskets and plastic flowers ahoy! This modest place has a pool and a hot tub, and small kitchenettes in all of the functional units. It's away…
Coromandel Peninsula
The road stops at Fletcher Bay – a magical land’s end – where there’s a DOC campsite with basic toilets and cold showers. Although it’s only 37km from…
Rotorua
The larger rooms at this older motel feature courtyard spas and facilities for travellers with disabilities. Rooms close to the street can be a tad noisy…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Nestled behind sand dunes at Waipu Cove, this 12-unit complex is more like a motel than a resort as such. The arcing sprawl of the beach is just metres…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Gaze across the lawn to the sea from the attractive studio units, or fight over who’s going to get the pointy room in the two-bedroom A-frame villas…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This basic DOC hut in a former lighthouse keeper's cabin has 23 bunk beds (book in advance) and cooking facilities. Water isn't guaranteed so bring your…
Bay of Islands & Northland
The largest of the two campsites at the side of Lake Taharoa, Pine Beach has flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers. More sites are available at…
Coromandel Peninsula
Overlooking a private wetland reserve at the rear of a fair-dinkum farm, these comfortable units offer plenty of peace and quiet. The largest has a full…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This purpose-built, Alpine-style hostel has four-bed dorms in the main lodge, plus separate peak-roofed chalets, the on-site Morepork Cafe and tidy…
Coromandel Peninsula
This hard-to-miss, corner-hogging complex consists of a cafe and warmly decorated, self-contained motel units. Facilities are clean and modern. Bikes and…
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