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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a modern accommodation across three wings in the Franz Josef Glacier Village, just a10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and 30-40 minutes for Fox Glacier.

Global Village Travellers Lodge
Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth.

Manor on the Park Backpackers
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...

Southern Comfort
Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Forest Lodge
Situated in Castle Hill, 17 km from Broken River Ski Field, Forest Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Oxford Queenette Backpackers
Set in Oxford, Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers a garden, shared lounge and BBQ facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Last Light Lodge
Located in Tuatapere, Last Light Lodge features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette.

The Brownston Hostel
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.

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Say hi to LyLo Christchurch! Conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Christchurch International and Domestic Airport, LyLo is ideal for resting before or after a long journey.

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