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Set in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.5 km, Manor on the Park Backpackers offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Dunedin Casino, NZSG Dunedin Research and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. It was a really cozy like home place

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9
Wonderful
170 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Set in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Travel Stay City Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Loved staying here and it was the cleanest backpacker type stay I have ever seen.

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9.1
Wonderful
191 reviews
Price from
$52
per night

Situated in Oamaru, 35 km from Moeraki Boulders, Old Bones Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy pool views. Very nice owner, clean , comfy , good kitchen. Nice bathroom

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9.3
Wonderful
281 reviews
Price from
$57
per night

Ranfurly Green Hostel is situated in Ranfurly and features a garden. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a garden view. Very comfortable, and the staff were very welcoming!

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9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Set in Wanaka and with Puzzling World reachable within 2.4 km, The Brownston Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Everything was perfect ! Comfy bed with storage under each bed. Room, kitchen,shower and toilets were all clean !

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8.3
Very Good
1,378 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Set against the backdrop of awe-inspiring views, Haka House Wanaka is a welcoming hostel that serves as your gateway to discovering the Southern Alps. With scenic wonders like Pembroke Park and Lake Wanaka just moments away, you'll be immersed in nature's beauty. Our contemporary facilities and well-appointed rooms strike the perfect balance between comfort and convenience, ensuring that every guest feels right at home. The curtains on the beds and the fact that there was a bathroom for the 4 person dorm

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8.4
Very Good
2,331 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is the ideal home away from home for travellers seeking comfort and convenience in the heart of New Zealand's adventure capital. Experience the thrill of Queenstown's incredible activities and breathtaking scenery, all while enjoying the modern comforts and friendly atmosphere of our stylish hostel. The prime location offers easy access to the excitement of Queenstown, and the fully equipped rooms ensure a comfortable, enjoyable and practical stay, complete with stunning lake views! Second time I’ve stayed here.

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8.3
Very Good
1,245 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

With the best location in town, locally owned On Top Backpackers & Apartments has something for every traveller! Reception is located on the ground floor which doubles as our very own vintage Poolhouse Bar & Café, available for all guests to enjoy throughout their stay. Second time staying here, both times I have been put in a room better than the one I booked! Great staff, handy location, free breakfast in the mornings.

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8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Located on the lakefront in the centre of Queenstown, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi access in their rooms.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers a choice of private rooms and dormitories. Every room is equipped with heating/air conditioning and security card entry: Perfect location, close to everything, right next to the lake

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8.6
Excellent
1,215 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

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. Location, Staff Very short walk to the lake so very easy to get to intercity bus stop, ice cream shop, supermarket, souvenir shops, bike rental, great Italian restaurant, Francesca's, etc. Staff are super friendly. A girl introduced me a really beautiful island called Mou Waho and I really enjoyed it. She also shared bike routes based on my ability and time. Adventure Wanaka offers free bike to certain route. If we want to bike far/beyond certain points, hostel also offers discount card for us to rent in another professional bike shop. Really appreciate it.

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8.7
Excellent
821 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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