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LyLo Christchurch

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Haka House Wellington

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Hostels in New Zealand
Anytime your mates mention a trip, you’re the first to hop on board. Last-minute holiday? You’re in. Road trip? You’re driving! That concert in another city? You’ve already got tickets. You can’t help it, adventure runs in your blood. You’re always looking for the next big thrill, and you’ll stop at nothing to get there. You’re meant to run with the wild and free, and we know just where to find your fellows: a backpackers’ hostel in New Zealand.
Stay at a youth hostel in New Zealand, and you’ll fit right in. Adventurous and spontaneous, backpackers are right up your alley. They get you. Need a dancefloor buddy or someone to hike the trails with? They’ll take you up on it. There’s no doubt you’ll find your tribe as soon as you step into your backpacker hostel in New Zealand. Call dibs on the top bunk, join a card game in the common room, and make fast friends with your roommates. Soon you’ll be cooking in the communal kitchen and planning future flights and adventures together. Man, it feels good to find your people! You’ll only wish you found them sooner.
Quit trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter holidays. It’s time to travel your way. Let us hook up you up with an affordable backpacker accommodation that suits your style and your budget. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip for months, or you just woke up and decided today was the day for a holiday, Wotif is here to make your adventures happen. Please, send us a postcard!
New Zealand Hostels essential information
Accommodation | 187 Hostels |
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Lowest Price | NZ$85 |
Highest Price | NZ$314 |
Popular accommodation | LyLo Christchurch, Haka House Lake Tekapo, LyLo Queenstown, Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, LyLo Auckland, YMCA Hostel, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, No. 9 Hotel - Hostel, Haka House Wellington, Haka House Wanaka, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront |
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