Hostels Youth Hostels provide clean, comfortable, affordable accommodation. The New Zealand Youth Hostel Association Accommodation Guide gives a description of all establishments in New Zealand and provides basic hostel information. YMCAs and YWCAs are located in larger towns and cities and offer similar accommodation with more privacy, either in single or double rooms. Lodges These are privately run operations, often located in scenic or wilderness settings. Fishing lodges offer a wide array of accommodation ranging from luxury to simple and special facilities for smoking or canning.
Experienced guides are available at an extra cost.
Motor Camps Budget accommodation providing tent and caravan campsites, cabins and well-equipped flats. Bed linen is either provided on request, or may be rented for a small charge. Farmstays New Zealand families open their home to visitors wanting short term accommodation. Visitors are treated like a member of the family and are given the opportunity to learn and experience farm life in New Zealand. Alternatively they may simply choose to relax in a peaceful environment.