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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. I loved staying at Oamaru Backpackers. My room was very cozy and comfy, the kitchen and the living room were so nice and bright with everything you need to cook and to relax. Very nice view. So far one of the best hostel I've been to since I'm in NZ last year. Sadly I only stayed one night.

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9
Superb
623 reviews
Price from
€ 33
per night

Old Bones Lodge 5 stars

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. The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!

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9.3
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
€ 56
per night

YHA Wanaka 4 stars

Wanaka

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, YHA 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. Super clean, great location and layout was well thought out

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8.2
Very good
1,329 reviews
Price from
€ 29
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. Great kitchen space. Awesome location. Tidy bathrooms. Easy check-in and out.

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8
Very good
530 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

Wanaka

Adventure Wanaka Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and BBQ facilities in Wanaka. The property is set 2.3 km from Puzzling World, 1.9 km from The Wanaka Tree and 36 km from Cardrona. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Everything. Great location, friendly staff, very clean and comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
316 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

Work Stay at 123

Dunedin

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Work Stay at 123 features certain rooms with city views, and all rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. My stay in Dunedin with Work Stay 123 was great. Very clean, comfortable, fresh, calm, good room (with kitchen, microwave, fridge), warm, study-table, lights... all was excellent.

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8.7
Fabulous
370 reviews
Price from
€ 49
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
379 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Set in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 700 metres, Adventure Q2 Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Queenstown Event Centre is 7.1 km from the hostel and Lake Wakatipu is 12 km away. Super comfortable!! The rooms have a nice privacy, the kitchen is clean and with everything you need and more to cook. In the center of the town!! All good

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8.6
Fabulous
477 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Falcon's Nest

Cromwell

Offering barbecue facilities and sun terrace, Falcon's Nest offers spacious accommodation in Cromwell. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and countryside, this property is less than 5 minutes' drive from the shops at Cromwell Town Centre and Cromwell Golf Course. Friendly atmosphere .Very clean The kitchen area is fully supplied. Sweet town .Interesting history and a good bike route at lake .Also something for everyone ,motor sports.Breweries .

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8.5
Very good
141 reviews
Price from
€ 71
per night

Empire Hotel Backpackers

Oamaru

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Clean bathroom and kitchen friendly staff, good location, old but charming building I love them. I’ve stayed here 3times

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8.2
Very good
521 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

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