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Backpacking in Canterbury




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There is something for everyone in Canterbury. Hot springs at Hamner Springs, Skiing at Mount Cook and relaxing and enjoying the ambiance of Christchurch. The Canterbury region includes Christchurch, Hanmer Springs, Timaru, Lake Tekapo, Methven, Akaroa and Darfield.

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Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city of the South Island. It is picturesque and has ample cafes and restaurants to suit. The international airport is out of town making the city an ideal destination to start your South Island experience.

Hostels

Book a bed in Christchurch here!

YHA Christchurch City Central 273 Manchester St, Christchurch, New Zealand
Situated in the heart of the city - this modern and spacious hostel is the perfect base for your Christchurch experience. This hostel has most things you require with great staff and full facilities including two fully equipped kitchens, a pool table and information service.
[www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=48]

Stonehurst Accommodation 241 Gloucester Street, Lattimer, Christchurch, New Zealand
You'll discover that quite apart from being only a five minute stroll from Christchurch's central city, our backpackers and lodging combination of quality and economy is hard to beat - no matter whether you're looking for backpackers' share rooms; single, twin and double rooms; self-contained studio units [www.stonehurst.co.nz/backpackers/aboutus.htm]

The Old Countryhouse 437 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Imagine a hostel in a busy city where you could escape from the hustle & bustle and start winding down from the moment you arrive. A stroll through our spacious landscaped garden will take you to two charming turn of the century villas offering rustic and colorful home-style accommodation with polished wooden floors & handmade native timber furniture. [www.oldcountryhousenz.com]

New Excelsior Backpackers Cnr Manchester & High Streets, Christchurch, New Zealand
The Excelsior building was established in 1881. Designed by one of New Zealand's foremost architects of the 19th Century (W.B. Armson), the building is now classified as 'historic'. It is protected by The Historic Places Trust from demolition or unsympathetic alteration. The New Excelsior Backpackers opened its doors to customers in May 98 after a major refurbishment...[www.newexcelsior.co.nz]

YHA Rolleston House 5 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand
Centrally located along the tram route and opposite the Arts Centre (with its colourful weekend art and craft markets), the Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens. This hostel is also situated close to Hagley Park, offering acres of parkland - golf, tennis, petanque and rollerblading...[www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=49]

Charlie Bs 268 Madras Street, PO Box 13368, Christchurch, New Zealand
The recently refurbished Charlie B's Backpackers Hostel offers a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere to the weary traveller. Enjoy the historic charm of yesteryear that this historic building offers for your accommodation stay in Christchurch. [www.charliebs.co.nz]

Base Backpackers- Christchurch 56 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Why stay at base Christchurch? To quote the Lonely Planet guidebook; 'base Christchurch is a well kept, very central hostel with good facilities'.

Coachman Backpackers 144 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
We are centrally Located beside Cathedral Square in the heart of Christchurch City, the Historic Coachman Hotel and Backpackers has everything to offer the discerning traveller.

Highway Inn 527 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Highway Inn is a budget hotel/backpackers located just 4 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. There is a bar and restaurant on site.

Kiwi House 373 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Then Kiwi House will be a deal place for people who are planing to stay 'LONG TERM' in Christchurch.

Occidental Backpackers looking for backpacker accommodation close to the city while you are in Christchurch? We are the closest backpacker hostel, only a couple of minutes walk from "The Square" in central Christchurch! So if you are looking to experience some of that famous Kiwi Hospitality cruise on into the Occi for the night...

Dorset House the Olde Worlde charm of an 1870's character home, run by Richard and Bronwyn Kay and their children, Lucy and Nicholas. In December 1998 Dorset House was redecorated and upgraded to cater for travelers who wish to experience up market facilities at budget prices

The Marine Bar & Backbackers is located in Sumner, a picturesque seaside village 20 minutes drive from Christchurch's City Centre. Nestled under the cliff face and just a 2-minute walk from the beach, our bar and backpackers has recently been renovated and designed to accomodate travellers and tourists from all over the world.

Tunnel Vision Backpackers is a small but spacious hostel ( 30 beds ) in the historic port town of Lyttelton, situated 12 km from central Christchurch. We give the city-weary traveller a convenient location from which to explore Christchurch and to enjoy the activities the Port Hills and the harbour have to offer. It is also a great stop-over on the way to Akaroa...

YMCA of Christchurch has quality accommodation to suit any budget. Opened in 1990, the YMCA provides modern facilities and friendly service in the heart of Christchurch. From backpackers to families, no need to be a member, you can enjoy the benefits of staying at the YMCA...

Dreamland Backpackers 21 Packe St, Christchurch (phone) +64 3 366 3519

Round-the-World Backpackers 314 Barbadoes St, Christchurch (Phone) +64 3 365 4363

Tranquil Lodge Backpackers 440 Manchester St, Christchurch (Phone) +64 3 366 6500

Chester Street Backpackers 148 Chester St East, Christchurch (Phone) +64 3 377 1897

Frauenreisehaus Womens Backpackers 272 Barbadoes St, Christchurch (Phone) +64 3 366 2585

Summer Poly Backpackers Cnr St Asaph and Madras Sts, Christchurch (Phone) +64 800 001 779

Foley Towers 208 Kilmore St , Christchurch (Phone) +64 3 366 9720

Vagabond Backpackers 232 Worcester St , Christchurch Phone: +64 3 379 9677 Email:


Mount Cook

Ski or climb it is big, in fact the highest peak in Australasia.

Hostels

YHA Mt Cook Cnr Bowen & Kitchener Drives, Mt Cook, New Zealand
after a busy day enjoying Aoraki's majestic beauty, come and relax in our welcoming hostel. Watch one of our free videos or enjoy the challenge of the in-house bouldering wall. Free sauna, picnic tables, cosy log fires, heaters and central heating. [www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=57]

Glentanner Park Centre State Highway 80, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Budget accommodation, camping & RV park, restaurant, visitor information and bookings for a range of adventure activities, glacier trips, flightseeing at Mount Cook National Park.

Methven

Methven is the town at the base of Mt Hutt. It snows here and transport can be arranged to get to the top of the Mountain as well as all your ski hire Gear.

Hostels

Alpenhorn Chalet 44 Allen Street, Methven, New Zealand
located in the heart of Methven, the Village for the Mount Hutt Skifield. In Winter Methven is buzzing with snowsport activity. In summer guests come here to escape the city and enjoy the fantasic outdoor pursuit opportunities.

Skiwihouse 30 Chapman St, Methven, New Zealand
a small comfortable backpackers 3 minutes from the town centre but still quiet enough for you to get a good nights sleep.

Snow Denn Lodge Corner of Bank & McMillan Sts, Methven, New Zealand
situated in the town centre of Methven, Mt Hutt and is proud to provide guests with clean, modern and affordable bed and breakfast style lodge accommodation.

Snow Denn Lodge YHA looking for a home away from home then look no further. Snow Denn Lodge is a new purpose built lodge catering for your every need in a central town location. Large kitchens and spacious living areas with mountain views. Warm bubbling spa. First choice for skiers in winter and fishers and golfers in summer.

Pinedale Lodge Budget Accommodation great for school groups, teams, or just solos. Open fire ,warm and cosy, Bunks rooms sleeping 4, 5, or 6 people, individually heated. Linen and duvets supplied free. Phone 64 3 3028608...

Kowhai House 17 McMillan St Methven.
Enjoy FREE Breakfast, Broadband Internet and Spa Pool. The attractions of the Methven include Mt Hutt, fishing, walking, hot air ballooning, white water rafting and much more. Great facilities including log-fires, ski-tuning and drying rooms. Meals available (on request), self cater, or walk two minutes to the township’s many eateries.

Redwood Lodges 5 Wayne Place, Methven (Phone) +64 3 302 8964

Carlyn Lodge Main St , Methven (Phone) +64 3 302 8508

Mt Hutt Bunkhouse Backpackers 8 Lampard Street , Methven Phone: +64 3 302 8894

Lake Tekapo

Hostels

YHA Lake Tekapo 3 Simpson lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
A million dollar view from this hostel will add a whole new meaning to your trip. Located right on the lake front with unobstructed views to the mountains beyond. A large cosy lounge with a log fire in winter overlooks the lake and is the ultimate place for watching the incredible shades of blue this glacier fed lake produces. [www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=58]

Tailor-Made-Tekapo Backpackers is a friendly comfortable hostel in the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of Lake Tekapo village. You will find us half way between Christchurch, and Queenstown /Wanaka. Lake Tekapo , is a glacier lake famous for its beautiful turquoise colour, contrasting with the golden tussocks of the Mackenzie Country and the dramatic Southern Alps which surround it...

Lake Tekapo Budget Accommodation situated overlooking the deep turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, with panoramic views of the New Zealand Southern Alps and surrounding countryside, Lake Tekapo Budget Accommodation is a backpackers hostel providing accommodation, with communal and budget rooms...

Kaikoura

Hostels

Albatross Backpacker Inn 1 Torquay St, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Situated in the beautiful coastal town of Kaikoura on New Zealand's magnificent South Island coast, the Albatross Backpacker Inn offers travellers from all over the globe an opportunity to relax and unwind in one of the most beautiful environments on Earth. [www.albatross-kaikoura.co.nz]

YHA Kaikoura 270 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
breathe in the scent of the South Pacific Ocean at this modern, beach front hostel. With an ever changing 'living picture' window, view the mountains across the sea or relax in our courtyard/pergola area. Explore the Kaikoura Peninsula, bird sanctuary and fur seal colonies. [www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=46]

Lyell Creek Lodge 193 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
High Quality Backpackers Accommodation Double, Twin & En-suite for the Independent Traveller. [www.lyellcreeklodge.co.nz]

Top Spot Backpackers 22 Deal St, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Enjoy our warm freindly hostel with clean modern facilities in beautiful setting of lawns and gardens, scenic views of mountains and sea.

Seaview Motel 164 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
The Seaview Motel is situated in Beautiful Kaikoura. The Motels are on the Waterfront.

Woodgrove Farmstay is famous world-wide for its ocean wildlife encounters - here you can swim with dolphins and seals, go whale-watching (by boat or aeroplane), dive with sharks (protected by a cage) or visit the seal-colony on the peninsula...

Adelphi Lodge and Backpackers provides quality budget accommodation in a warm, cosy converted Historic Hotel adjacent to the sea front. Off street parking available. Situated in the centre of town with sea and mountain views, with the beach being only 200m away...

Cray Cottage Backpackers Hostel 190 Esplanade, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 5152

Dusky Lodge Backpackers Hostel 67 Beach Rd, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 5959

Dolphin Lodge Backpackers 15 Deal Street, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 5842

TopSpot Backpackers 22 Deal St, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 5540

Bad Jelly Backpackers 11 Churchill Street , Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 5538

Sunrise Lodge Backpackers 74 Beach Rd, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 7444

Sleepywhale Backpackers 86 Westend, Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 7014

The Lazy Shag Backpackers 37 Beach Rd, , Kaikoura Phone: +64 3 319 6662

Arthurs Pass

Hostels

Arthur's Pass Alpine YHA is a cosy and friendly hostel set in the depths of the Southern Alps. Set up for trampers and walkers, it provides a base camp for exploring the many day and multi-day walks in the surrounding mountains. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a fire going for nine months of the year! Free gear storage for guests...

Mountain House is a unique and delightful place to base your Arthur's Pass vacation. The national park at your doorstep provides numerous day walk and tramping opportunities. In winter take your choice of five local ski fields...

Flock Hill Lodge is part of the expansive Flock Hill Station, situated in a unique alpine area of New Zealand, just 75 minutes drive from Christchurch, the South Island's gateway city...

Hanmer Springs

Hostels

Hanmer Backpackers 41 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs (Phone) +64 3 315 7196 hanmerbackpackers@hotmail.com

Le Gite Backpackers 3 Devon St, Hanmer Springs (Phone) +64 3 315 5111 le_gite@hotmail.com

Kakapo Backpackers YHA 14 Amuri Ave, Hanmer Springs Phone: +64 3 315 7472

Timaru

Hostels

1873 Wanderer Backpackers 24 Evans Street, Timaru (Phone) +64 3 688 8795

Timaru Backpackers 44 Evans Street, Timaru (Phone) +64 3 684 5067

Old Bank Backpackers 232 Stafford St, Timaru Phone: +64 3 686 9098

Waipara

Hostels

Waipara Sleepers is one of the most interesting places to stay in this beautiful country .No visit to NZ is complete without stopping there. Budget Accommodation in Unique Historic Railway Wagons. Where the only thing budget about the place is the price.

Akaroa

Akaroa is about 85 km frpm Christchurt on the Banks Peninsula. It has a history steeped in French culture and is a popular day trip destination from Christchurch.

Book a hostel bed in Akaroa here!

Hostels

Chez la Mer Backpackers 50 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, New Zealand
Only an hour and fifteen minutes from Christchurch, you can discover the beauty of the Banks Peninsula while staying in the heart of historic Akaroa. Relax in our tranquil, private garden or choose from over 15 scenic walks/tracks around Akaroa. Swim or kayak with Hector dolphins. Borrow one of our mountain bikes and ride to the nearby Maori village of Onuku, with its breathtaking views of the harbour and historic church and Marae. [www.chezlamer.co.nz]

Bon-Accord Backpackers Rue Lavaud, Akaroa (Phone) +64 3 304 7782




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