Backpackers

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Stay at Rainforest and enjoy incredible hospitality amongst the mountains and bush of the wild West Coast.

Moana

Beautiful and tranquil setting, surrounded by native forest and the Southern Alps, with a range of accommodations to suit individuals, couples, families, corporate and larger groups. 2km from Moana Village and Lake Brunner.

Westport and Karamea

Welcome to Bazil's Hostel & Surf School on the stunning West Coast, your gateway to hiking, kayaking, surfing, mountain biking and caving adventures. Centrally located in town, close to bars, shops and cafés.

Punakaiki

Nestled in the native West Coast bush adjoining the Paparoa National Park, Te Nikau Retreat truly is one of the most unique accommodation secrets you’re likely to come across in your travels.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

With the West Coast rainforest right outside the backdoor, YHA Franz Josef is a 4 star plus Gold Qualmark-rated backpacker hostel offering comfortable, modern accommodation.

Haast

Visit our clean, friendly, backpackers/motel. Our spacious internal conservatory is a great place to wind down.
A full range of affordable accommodation - from bunk rooms to studio units.

Grey District

Staying at our traditional and comfortable lodge in Taylorville you are well located for both drop offs and pick up from the Paparoa Track.

Moana

Hotel Lake Brunner features luxury lake and mountain view two bedroom apartments, studio units, motels, cabins and backpacker bunk bed rooms.

Westport and Karamea

Half an hour north of Westport on the doorstep of the Kahurangi National Park, Gentle-Annie is a coastal enclave with its own warm frost free micro climate.

Grey District

Noah's Ark Backpackers was originally a monastery with sea and city views. Character rich, decorated with animal themed rooms. - there are Tigers, Penguins, Leopards and more.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Affordable accommodation in Franz Josef with free soup, breakfast, popcorn, spa pool, and international phone calls.

Westport and Karamea

A quirky and authentic West Coast experience.

Moana

The Bealey Hotel is newly renovated and features amazing views of Arthurs Pass National.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Ivory Towers is situated in the heart of Fox glacier village,nestling into the Rainforest.