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