accommodation
Knowing travellers are sometimes on a tight budget or simply want to save the money for the real important things (jumping off bridges, air-balooning or simply old-fashioned shopping) we have grabbed together some New Zealand accommodation advice.
The cheapest way to sleep in New Zealand is in one of AllWays Rental campervans, but even then you sometimes want to crash in a tent, at one of New Zealand's many campgrounds or spoil yourself at a luxurious Bed & Breakfast. Whatever your accommodation needs we can help with suggesting a few places to start with.
If you are holidaying in New Zealand during peak season (December to February), we recommend you pre-book your accommodation at least two weeks in advance.
Holiday park accommodation in New Zealand includes cabins, on-site caravans and tent sites. Holiday parks have central facilities for showers, toilets, cooking and laundry and a variety of attractions such as a barbecue, games/TV room, pool, spa or playground. Many holiday parks also provide unit accommodation with ensuite facilities and some are fully self-contained with TV, kitchen and separate bedrooms. Holiday parks are a cost-effective way to see New Zealand and are great if you love camping.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
DOC looks after all the National Parks, all the Forest Parks and many other conservation areas in New Zealand (roughly 30% of NZ is conservation managed land). Most sites have good facilities, tent or parking options, and some even have huts. And all at a very cheap price.
» Department of Conservation website
For a glorious holiday or few days getaway Top10 holiday parks provides a great Kiwi stay. You have a choice of park motels or self contained units in park-like surroundings. If you just want to experience the freedom of camping and re-discover those great childhood memories in a campervan or tent - they have many superb powered and unpowered sites.
» Top10 campgrounds website
HAPNZ also has a large number of sites right across New Zealand. In addition to power campsites they have more huts, cabins, lodges and rooms so the accommodation is a step up from DOC sites but still at very affordable prices.
» HAPNZ campgrounds website
Freedom camping
There are some districts in New Zealand that don’t allow freedom camping. These areas might not always be clearly sign posted. It’s best to always check with a local first or ask the local Visitor Information Centre (iSITE) for advice.
» Camping our way website
New Zealanders are renowned for their hospitality, so if you want to experience New Zealanders at home, Bed and breakfast hosted accommodation is the ideal option.
Bed and breakfast accommodation in New Zealand is often in a family home, although sometimes a separate annexe or cottage is available. Bathroom facilities are either private or shared. Breakfast is usually included in the tariff, whilst dinner by arrangement is sometimes offered at an additional cost.
» The Bed and Breakfast Book New Zealand website
