Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractively located but basic campsite sits by a sheltered bay, with walking tracks nearby.
Must-see hotels in North Island
Bay of Islands & Northland
Simple but clean accommodation in the local pub. All three room have en suites and harbour views.
North Auckland
A basic council-run camping ground with a flush toilet and running water, right by the beach.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Just north of Mokau, Seaview Holiday Park is rustic, but it’s right on an expansive beach.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Offers a booking service, which is handy for finding self-contained houses for longer stays.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
A house operated by DOC, with a full kitchen and proper bathrooms. Bring your own bedding.
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
A simple conservation campsite with minimal facilities on the shores of Lake Okareka.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Basic camping with few facilities on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Simple camping with few frills on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
City Centre & Britomart
Occupying a handsome 1911 building, this bustling backpackers has a cafe, bar, travel agency, female-only floor, and a roof deck with views, a sauna and a…
Taupo
This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
Parnell & Newmarket
You’ll get a chipper welcome from the friendly folks at this well-located motel. Rooms 3 and 4 have great harbour views and some rooms have kitchenettes;…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has 20 bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen and dining area with a gas cooker. Bring…
Parnell & Newmarket
There are only eight rooms available in this cosy villa on a quiet street. It’s not flash, but it’s clean enough to be homey. New carpets and a water…
City Centre & Britomart
Standards have slipped at this once-slick, central, apartment-style complex, but then so have the prices, making this an acceptable midrange option. Just…
The Far North
DOC maintains a 12-person hut on Motukawanui Island, but you’ll need a boat or kayak to reach it and you’ll need to book ahead. Only water, mattresses and…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen/dining area. Bring your own sleeping bag and…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This beachside campsite offers simple facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food-preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
Hastings & Around
A messy-but-homey backpackers in a suburban house, a 10-minute walk to town. A posse of tanned, wiry agricultural workers ensures a sociable atmosphere in…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so you'll need to bring…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so you'll need to bring…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Pack your own gas cooking stove as open…
North Auckland
A camping ground masquerading as a pioneer village, this quirky place incorporates historic buildings and faux shopfronts into its facilities. It’s right…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Bring your own gas cooking stove as open fires are…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Rooms are compact, old-fashioned and low on frills, but they're clean and well kept, and the location bordering Queen St and Karangahape Rd is very…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
The DOC campsite requires bookings and provides toilets, cold showers and water. There's also a cottage that sleeps five ($60); bring your own linen and…
Hawke's Bay
Grassy river-side camping and simple cabins; the backpacker dorm assumes the shape of a large room with bunks and a TV. The cheapest beds for many a mile.
Auckland Region
Each basic but charmingly tatty caravan has its own linen, TV, fridge, cooker and long-drop toilet, and they share a very simple shower.
North Auckland
Pakiri Beach Holiday Park has a shop and tidy units of varying degrees of comfort in a secure setting under the shade of pohutukawa.
Parnell & Newmarket
Occupying a character-filled, two-storey house, this backpackers has a lovely garden and rooms with high ceilings.
The Far North
Adequate motel accommodation positioned right by the main road, with manicured lawns facing the Houhora Harbour.
Hawke's Bay
A short walk from town, this basic, old-fashioned motel will do the trick if you're just looking for a bed.
