So this is it: Ruth and Mark's travel blog for our amazing trip around the world. Thanks for visiting! Come back soon to see where we are in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Amazing hostels

New Zealand has the most amazing backpacker hostels. Each place we have stayed has been unique. All have shared bathrooms and kitchens - cooking your meal in the community kitchen is a great way to meet other travellers. The first night, we stayed in this train wagons:





























The second night, we stayed in this old jailhouse:















Dolphin Lodge in Kaikoura - with a patio with a view of the snow-covered mountains and the sea:















Anakiwa:































Hopewell - what a peaceful place!
















The Lauging Kiwi in Motueka, near Abel Tasman National Park



Westport
















Charleston
















Jailhouse in Christchurch

















Hippo Lodge in Queenstown

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

wow...that is a beautiful place! I'm enjoying watching your travels...amazing!