Must-see hotels in Fiordland & Southland

  • Pounawea Motor Camp

    Fiordland & Southland

    If you're seeking tranquil surrounds and bird-watching galore, this no-frills motor camp on the estuary will hit the spot. Tenters, campervanners and…

  • Quest Apartments

    Fiordland & Southland

    The vibe is business more than pleasure, but serviced apartments from this accommodation chain have perfectly kitted-out studios and apartments (good…

  • Curioscape Campground

    Fiordland & Southland

    Tucked onto the headland between Curio and Porpoise Bays, this camping ground is nothing fancy, but offers private sites sheltered from the wind by a sea…

  • Tuatara Backpackers

    Fiordland & Southland

    If you want to mingle with travellers and don't mind a by-the-numbers hostel, Tuatara's lizard-green decor and tidy dorm rooms fit the bill. In the heart…

  • Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    This laid-back backpackers, boasting a wood fire, washing machines and loads of local info, occupies a heritage cottage on Waikawa village's main drag,…

  • Aden Motel

    Te Anau

    Aden's spacious, self-contained units are a five-minute walk from the lakefront. Kitchens aren't too modern but units are cosy and well-equipped and the…

  • Waikava Harbour View

    Fiordland & Southland

    Right on the estuary, the modern four-bedroom Harbour View lodge is an excellent option for families or groups; up to 12 people can be accommodated. The…

  • Te Anau YHA

    Te Anau

    This centrally located, modern hostel has comfortable, colourful rooms and noteworthy perks including generous wi-fi allowance, TV room, a pleasant…

  • 388 Tay

    Fiordland & Southland

    With spacious units, modern bathrooms and friendly staff, 388 Tay is a reliable and well-run place. It's 2km east of the centre of town, towards Bill…

  • Stewart Island Backpackers

    Fiordland & Southland

    The island's biggest backpackers has many rooms facing onto a courtyard and there's a barbecue area that traps some decent sun. There are terraced, grassy…

  • Waiau Hotel

    Fiordland & Southland

    Flimsy beds, floral carpets and a feeling that time has passed it by...the Waiau is exactly what you'd expect of a small-town hotel. But we'd stay again,…

  • Colac Bay Tavern

    Fiordland & Southland

    A short walk from the beach, this camping ground with basic rooms out the back is attached to a welcoming pub. Come for a good feed of grilled salmon,…

  • Brod Bay Campsite

    Te Anau

    This simple camping ground with 15 unpowered sites, 1½ hours into the Kepler Track, sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau for pretty (though sandfly-speckled…

  • Heartland Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    This chain motel has enough conveniences (self-service laundry, on-site pub and restaurant and decent wi-fi) to compensate for its bland rooms. It's 2km…

  • Kaka Point Camping Ground

    Fiordland & Southland

    Cabins are basic but functional, and there are grassy, hedged areas for campers. Bushwalks delve into the surrounding forest, and it’s a short, though…

  • Tawanui Campsite

    Fiordland & Southland

    Positioned at the end of the Catlins River Walk, this basic, unpowered DOC campsite has 60 tent sites, flush toilets and water on tap.

  • Iris Burn Campsite

    Te Anau

    A 15-site DOC camping ground near the Iris Burn Hut on the Kepler Trail.

  • Port William Campsite

    Fiordland & Southland

    DOC campsite with a rainwater tank, toilet and four tent sites.

  • Māori Beach Campsite

    Fiordland & Southland

    DOC campsite with a rainwater tank, toilet and four tent sites.

  • North Arm Campsite

    Fiordland & Southland

    DOC campsite with a rainwater tank, toilet and four tent sites.