Coromandel Peninsula
Motel and chalet-style accommodation is provided at this smart, welcoming place, 2km north of Thames. It overlooks the sea, making it a popular choice,…
Must-see hotels in North Island
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This low-key hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from Ponsonby's shopping and grazing opportunities. The garden…
Coromandel Peninsula
The Mahamudra Centre is a serene Tibetan Buddhist retreat with a stupa, meditation hall and regular meditation courses. It offers simple accommodation in…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This water’s edge campground looks shabby from the road but has comfortable cottages, plus cabins and camping with shared bathrooms. Two-hour kayak hire…
Coromandel Peninsula
At Stony Bay, where the east coast road terminates, there’s a DOC campsite with toilets and cold-water showers, and a small DOC-run bach (holiday home)…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Hidden among the trees, this three-bedroom house offers sea views, birdsong and solar power. Arm yourself with a glass of wine and stake a place on the…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
All the spacious units in this chalet-style motel are immaculately maintained and have double spa baths and decent kitchens. It’s a 10-minute walk to town.
Coromandel Peninsula
Strangely planted in a suburban neighbourhood, this small holiday park is comfortable and clean, with playgrounds, trampoline, swimming pool and pool…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A slick purpose-built hostel 1km from the village with a warm welcome, a warmer wood fire in the woody lounge area, and an outdoor pool and tennis court.
Auckland
This minimotel has two units in the tidy back garden. They’re modern, clean, self-contained and in a quiet location close to Devonport's attractions.
Coromandel Peninsula
The small DOC-run Fantail Bay campsite, 23km north of Colville, has running water and a couple of long-drop toilets under the shade of puriri trees.
Coromandel Peninsula
This upmarket backpacker-motel combo has its own gold mine, glowworm cave, small heated swimming pool and spa. The 2nd-floor units have harbour views.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A quiet, well-maintained camping ground with lots of green, green grass. The emphasis is on tents and vans here, but the cabins and units are fine.
Waiheke Island
In Whakanewha Regional Park, this pretty but basic waterfront camping ground has toilets, outdoor cold showers, gas barbecues and drinking water.
Coromandel Peninsula
There’s a large DOC campsite at Waikawau Bay, which has a summer-only store. Campsite facilities include flush toilets and cold-water showers.
Coromandel Peninsula
The Fletcher Bay Backpackers is a simple affair that has four rooms with four bunks in each. Bring sheets and food. It’s 37km from Colville.
Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort
Coromandel Peninsula
This massive, resort-style holiday park is pretty darn flash, with a pool, gym, spa, beautiful kitchen and a smorgasbord of sleeping options.
Bay of Islands & Northland
Just west of town, this older but renovated motel has 14 well-kept units with fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and ample parking.
Coromandel Peninsula
Around 30km north of Colville is the Port Jackson campsite, a large DOC site right on the beach with running water and barbecue facilities.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Wake up to a bird orchestra among the oaks at this site equipped with a grass tennis court, gym and hot pool, 2km southeast of town.
Coromandel Peninsula
A friendly and grassy park with the bonus of an on-site craft brewery. What’s not to like?
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Rustic but comfortable accommodation around the halfway point of the Timber Trail. It gets rave reviews for its home cooking.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Located in the Whareorino Forest, the 16-bunk DOC-run Leitch’s Hut is hiker-friendly, with a toilet, water and wood stove.
Parnell & Newmarket
More than 100 motel rooms and units are available in this renovated complex. The newer north wing has great harbour views.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
It’s not the most attractive locale, but this friendly park’s tidy facilities include a fitness centre and sauna.
Coromandel Peninsula
Dickey’s Flat has a free DOC campsite and a decent swimming hole. River water will need to be boiled for drinking.
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Simple camping on the eastern shore of Lake Tarawera, at the point where the Tarawera River pours from the lake.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Above the village, the Mokau Motel offers fishing advice, self-contained units and three luxury suites.
Auckland
Head up the garden path to your own cute and cosy self-contained cottage. Weekly rates are available.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Old-fashioned but reasonably priced and tidy units with kitchenettes, right in the centre of town.
Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractively located but basic campsite sits by a sheltered bay, with walking tracks nearby.
Bay of Islands & Northland
Simple but clean accommodation in the local pub. All three room have en suites and harbour views.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Offers a booking service, which is handy for finding self-contained houses for longer stays.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Just north of Mokau, Seaview Holiday Park is rustic, but it’s right on an expansive beach.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
A house operated by DOC, with a full kitchen and proper bathrooms. Bring your own bedding.
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
A simple conservation campsite with minimal facilities on the shores of Lake Okareka.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Basic camping with few facilities on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Simple camping with few frills on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
Taupo
This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
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