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Featured Hostels in South Island

LyLo Christchurch

Haka House Lake Tekapo

LyLo Queenstown

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Haka House Wanaka

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Christchurch

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
Hostels in South Island
Anytime your mates mention a trip, you’re the first to hop on board. Last-minute holiday? You’re in. Road trip? You’re driving! That concert in another city? You’ve already got tickets. You can’t help it, adventure runs in your blood. You’re always looking for the next big thrill, and you’ll stop at nothing to get there. You’re meant to run with the wild and free, and we know just where to find your fellows: a backpackers’ hostel in South Island.
Stay at a youth hostel in South Island, and you’ll fit right in. Adventurous and spontaneous, backpackers are right up your alley. They get you. Need a dancefloor buddy or someone to hike the trails with? They’ll take you up on it. There’s no doubt you’ll find your tribe as soon as you step into your backpacker hostel in South Island. Call dibs on the top bunk, join a card game in the common room, and make fast friends with your roommates. Soon you’ll be cooking in the communal kitchen and planning future flights and adventures together. Man, it feels good to find your people! You’ll only wish you found them sooner.
Quit trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter holidays. It’s time to travel your way. Let us hook up you up with an affordable backpacker accommodation that suits your style and your budget. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip for months, or you just woke up and decided today was the day for a holiday, Wotif is here to make your adventures happen. Please, send us a postcard!
South Island Hostels essential information
Accommodation | 52 Hostels |
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Lowest Price | NZ$59 |
Highest Price | NZ$386 |
Popular accommodation | LyLo Christchurch, Haka House Lake Tekapo, LyLo Queenstown, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, Haka House Wanaka, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Haka House Christchurch, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook |
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