Hostels are the perfect accommodation option for anyone travelling New Zealand. We always look for a combo of great location, wifi, atmosphere and rating to ensure you’ll be sleeping easy.
SMALL GROUP TOUR TRAVELLERS
If you are travelling on one of our Small Group Tours accommodation is included at every overnight stop of your tour and is included in the overall price.
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TRAVELLERS
In the spirit of freedom and flexibility, accommodation is not included in the price of your Hop-on Hop-off bus pass. We reserve accommodation for you at every Kiwi Experience overnight stop on the first night; even in peak season when accommodation can be hard to come by. In the sweet spots such as Taupo and Franz Josef, we offer two nights guaranteed… and in Queenstown, we even offer three. We do appreciate that many customers prefer to have peace of mind and all outgoings budgeted for before setting off on their trip.
If you are one of these people, check out our Accommodation packs which are available for pre-purchase when you buy alongside a bus pass.
You can also add these to your booking at a later date by contacting our Reservations Team. Check out our preferred accommodation suppliers below, and view our bus timetable for pick up times.
North Island
Paihia: Pipi Patch - the Winterless North
Auckland: Nomads Auckland - the City of Sails
Hot Water Beach: Hot Water Beach Holiday Park - dig your own spa pool
Waitomo: Kiwi Paka - Legendary Black Water Rafting and Glowworm Caves
Rotorua: Hot Rocks - with the option to upgrade to a Marae Stay at Tamaki Maori Village
Taupo: Base Taupo (Southbound), Urban Retreat (Northbound)
River Valley: River Valley Adventure Lodge – one of New Zealand's best kept secrets
Wellington: Base Wellington - New Zealand's capital city
South Island
Kaiteriteri: Kaiteri Lodge - the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park
Westport: Bazils Hostel & Surf School - those sweet as Westcoast vibes
Lake Mahinapua: The famous Mahinapua Hotel - over 25 years of history
Franz Josef: Rainforest Retreat - nestled amongst native bush, built to embrace the natural environment
Wanaka: Base Wanaka - home to "That Wanaka Tree"
Queenstown: Nomads Queenstown - the adventure capital of New Zealand
Invercargill: Tuatara Lodge - New Zealand's most Southern and Western city
Dunedin: On Top Backpackers - the best student city in New Zealand
Lake Tekapo: Lakefront Lodge - night famous for delivering one of the clearest night skies in the world
Christchurch: YMCA - the South Island's largest city
Kaikoura: Dusky Lodge - home of Dusky Dolphins and Sperm Whales
