Basic Accommodation List 2012
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Once you’re travelling on the Stray bus your guide will organise your accommodation at each overnight stop. You simply tell them your preference (twins, doubles, dorms ..) and they’ll book it - you just pay as you go.
Please note: in peak season twins and double rooms may have limited availability. At our marae-stay in Maketu it is shared accommodation.
All accommodation is at backpacker hostel rates (about $25-30 per night for a dorm bed and $60-80 for a double or twin room).
AUCKLAND
Base - ACB
Level 3, 229 Queen Street, Auckland
Ph 0800 423966
http://www.stayatbase.com/base-auckland-central-backpackers/
Nomads Auckland
16-20 Fort Street, Auckland
Ph 0508 NOMADS
http://nomadsworld.com/hostels/new-zealand/nomads-auckland
Nomads Fat Camel
Fort Street, Auckland
Ph 0508 8666237
http://nomadsworld.com/hostels/new-zealand/nomads-fat-camel-hostel
YHA International
5 Turner Street, Auckland
Ph 09 302 8200
http://www.yha.co.nz
YHA City
Crn City Road & Liverpool Street, Auckland
Ph 09 309 2802
http://www.yha.co.nz
Ponsonby Backpackers
2 Franklin Road, Ponsonby
Ph 09 360 1311
http://www.ponsonby-backpackers.co.nz/
PAIHIA
Base - Pipi Patch Lodge
18 Kings Road, Paihia
Ph 09 402 7111
http://www.stayatbase.com/hostels/new-zealand-hostels/base-bay-of-islands.aspx
Saltwater Lodge
14 Kings Road, Paihia
Ph 09 402 7075
http://www.saltwaterlodge.co.nz/
HAHEI (summer only)
Hahei Holiday Resort
Harsant Avenue, Hahei 3591
Ph 07 866 3889
http://www.haheiholidays.co.nz/
RAGLAN
Karioi Lodge
5B Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan 3297
Ph 0800 867873
http://www.karioilodge.co.nz/
ROTORUA
Base - Hot Rocks
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010
Ph 07 348 8636
http://www.stayatbase.com/hostels/new-zealand-hostels/base-rotorua.aspx
TAUPO
Urban Retreat
65 Heu Heu St, Taupo
Ph 0800 872 261
http://www.tur.co.nz/
Base Taupo
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo
Ph 07 377 4464
http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-taupo-hostel/
WHAKAHORO
Blue Duck Lodge
Whakahoro
Ph 07 895 6276
http://www.blueduckstation.co.nz/
NATIONAL PARK
The Park
2-6 Millar St, National Park 3948
Ph 0800 800 491
http://www.the-park.co.nz/
WELLINGTON
Base Wellington
21 Cambridge Tce, Wellington, Te Aro 6011
Ph 0800 423 966
http://www.stayatbase.com/hostels/new-zealand-hostels/base-wellington.aspx
Nomads Capital
122 Wakefield St, Wellinton, Te Aro 6011
No phone number available
http://nomadsworld.com/hostels/new-zealand/nomads-capital
YHA Wellington
292 Wakefield Street (cnr Cambridge Trce), Wellington
Ph 04 801 7280
http://www.yha.co.nz/hostels/north-island-hostels/yha-wellington/
Downtown Backpackers
28 Waterloo Quay, Wellington
Ph 04 473 8482
http://www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz/
PICTON
Picton Villa
34 Auckland Street, Picton
Ph 03 573 6598
http://www.thevilla.co.nz/
MARAHAU
Old MacDonalds Farm
Harvey Road, Abel Tasman NP 7197
Ph 03 527 8288
http://www.oldmacs.co.nz
The Barn
14 Harvey Road, Abel Tasman NP 7197
Ph 03 527 8043
http://www.barn.co.nz
BLACKBALL
Formerly The Blackball Hilton
26 Hart Street, Blackball
Ph 037324705
GREYMOUTH
Duke Hostel
27 Guinness St, Greymouth
Ph 03 7689470
http://www.duke.co.nz
FRANZ JOSEF
Rainforest Retreat
Cron St, Franz Josef
Ph 0800 435 673
http://www.rainforestretreat.co.nz
MAKARORA
Makarora Tourist Centre
5944 Haast Pass, Makarora Road, Makaroa
Ph 0800 800 443
http://www.makarora.co.nz
WANAKA
Base Wanaka
73 Brownston Street, Wanaka
Ph 03 443 4291
http://www.stayatbase.com/hostels/new-zealand-hostels/base-wanaka.aspx
QUEENSTOWN
Base - Discovery Lodge
40 Shotover Street, Queenstown
Ph 03 441 1185
http://www.stayatbase.com/hostels/new-zealand-hostels/base-queenstown.aspx
Nomads Queenstown
5 – 11 Church Street, Queenstown 9300
Ph 0508 8666237
http://nomadsworld.com/hostels/new-zealand/nomads-queenstown
FIORDLAND
Gunn's Camp
Hollyford Valley
gunnscamp@ruralinzone.net
No phone or website available
INVERCARGILL
Tuatara Lodge
30 Dee Street, Invercargill
Ph 0800 488 2827
http://www.tuataralodge.co.nz/
STEWART ISLAND
Stewart Island Backpackers
Ayr St, Oban
Ph 03 219 1114
No website available
DUNEDIN
Leviathan Hotel
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
Ph 03 477 3610
http://www.dunedinhotel.co.nz
On Top Backpackers
Corner Filleul Street & Moray Place, Dunedin
Ph 03 477 6121
http://www.ontopbackpackers.co.nz
MT COOK
Mt Cook Backpacker Lodge
11 Motel Access Rd S Aoraki/Mt Cook, Mt Cook National Park
Ph 0800 100 512
http://www.mtcookbackpackers.co.nz/
RANGITATA
Rangitata Rafts
Peel Forest RD20, South Canterbury
No phone number available
http://www.rafts.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH
(Please note: pick ups and drop offs for Stray are heading north or south are from the International Airport)
Around the World Backpackers
314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch 8011
Ph 03 365 4363
http://www.aroundtheworld.co.nz/
Kiwi Base Camp
69 Bealey Avenue , City Centre, Christchurch
Ph 0800 50 50 25
http://www.kiwibasecamp.co.nz/
Jailhouse Accommodation
338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024
Ph 0800 524 546
http://www.jail.co.nz/
KAIKOURA
The Lazy Shag
37 Beach Road, Kaikoura
Ph 03-319 6662
www.lazy-shag.co.nz/
Fish Tank
86 West End, Kaikoura 7300
Ph 03 319 7408
http://www.fishtanklodge.co.nz
BASIC ACCOMMODATION LIST 2012
Please note: Once you’re travelling on the Stray bus your guide will organise your accommodation at each overnight stop. You simply tell them your preference (twins, doubles, dorms ..) and they’ll book it- you just pay as you go.
Please note: in peak season twins and double rooms may have limited availability.
All accommodation is at backpacker hostel rates (about $25-30 per night for a dorm bed and $60-80 for a double or twin room).
AUCKLAND
Base - ACB
Level 3, 229 Queen Street, Auckland
Ph 0800 227369 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-auckland-central-backpackers/
Nomads Auckland
16-20 Fort Street, Auckland Ph 0508 NOMADS http://nomadsauckland.com
Fat Camel
Cnr Gore / Fort Street, Auckland Ph 0800 220198 http://nomadsfatcamel.com
YHA International
5 Turner Street, Auckland Ph 09 302 8200 http://www.yha.co.nz
YHA City
Crn City Road & Liverpool Street, Auckland Ph 09 309 2802
http://www.yha.co.nz
Ponsonby Backpackers
2 Franklin Road, Ponsonby
Ph 09 360 1311 http://www.ponsonby-backpackers.co.nz/
PAIHIA
Base - Pipi Patch Lodge
18 Kings Road, Paihia
Ph 09 402 7111 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-paihia-hostel/
Saltwater Lodge
14 Kings Road, Paihia
Ph 09 402 7075 http://www.saltwaterlodge.co.nz/

HAHEI (summer only)
Hahei Holiday Resort
41 Harsant Avenue
Hahei Beach, Hahei
07 866 3889
Ph http://www.haheiholidays.co.nz/
RAGLAN
Karioi Lodge
5B Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan Ph 0800 867873 http://www.karioilodge.co.nz/
MAKETU
Uncle Boys Place
83 Ford Road, RD9, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Ph 07 533 2126 http://www.uncleboysplace.com
ROTORUA
Base - Hot Rocks
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010
Ph 07 348 8636 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-hot-rock-rotorua-hostel/
TAUPO
Urban Retreat
65 Heuheu Street, Taupo Ph 07 378 6124 http://www.tur.co.nz/
Base Taupo
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo
Ph 07 377 4464 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-taupo-hostel/
WHAKAHORO
Blue Duck Lodge
4265 Oio Road, Whakahoro, RD2 Owhango 3990 Ph 07 895 6276
http://www.blueducklodge.co.nz/
NATIONAL PARK
The Park
Finlay Street, PO Box 89, National Park Ph 0800 800 491 http://www.the-park.co.nz/
WELLINGTON
Base Wellington
21-23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
Ph 04 801 5668 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-wellington-hostel/

Nomads Capital
118 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6001 Ph 04 978 7800 http://nomadscapital.com
Wellington YHA
292 Wakefield Street (cnr Cambridge Trce), Wellington
Ph 04 801 7280 http://www.yha.co.nz/NZHostelsandTravel/FindaHostel/EastCoastandLowerNorthIsland/Wellingt on/
Downtown Backpackers
28 Waterloo Quay, Wellington
Ph 04 473 8482 http://www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz/
PICTON
Picton Villa
34 Auckland Street, Picton Ph 03 573 6598 http://www.thevilla.co.nz/
MARAHAU
Old MacDonalds Farm
Harveys Road, Marahau Ph 03 527 8288 http://www.oldmacs.co.nz
The Barn
Harveys Road, Marahau Ph 03 527 8043 http://www.barn.co.nz
PUNAKAIKI
Te Nikau Retreat
Hartmount Place, Punakaiki 03 731 1111 http://tenikauretreat.co.nz/
GREYMOUTH
Duke Hostel
27 Guinness St, Greymouth Ph 03 7689470 http://www.duke.co.nz
FRANZ JOSEF
Rainforest Retreat
State Highway 6, Franz Josef
Ph 0800 435 673 http://www.rainforestretreat.co.nz
MAKARORA
Makarora Tourist Centre
5944 Haast Pass, Makarora Road, Makaroa

Ph 0800 800 443 http://www.makarora.co.nz
WANAKA
Base Wanaka
73 Brownston Street, Wanaka
Ph 03 443 4291 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-wanaka-hostel
QUEENSTOWN
Base - Discovery Lodge
40 Shotover Street, Queenstown
Ph 03 441 1185 http://www.stayatbase.com/base-backpackers-queenstown-hostel/
Nomads Queenstown
5 – 11 Church Street, Queenstown Ph 03 441 3922 http://nomadsqueenstown.com
FIORDLAND
Gunn's Camp
Hollyford Valley Rd, Te Anau
No phone, gunnscamp@ruralinzone.net Not available
INVERCARGILL
Tuatara Lodge
30 Dee Street, Invercargill
Ph 03 214 0954 http://www.tuataralodge.co.nz/
STEWART ISLAND
Stewart Island Backpackers
Ayr St, Oban Ph 03 219 1114 Not available
DUNEDIN
Leviathan Hotel
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Ph 0800 773 773 http://www.dunedinhotel.co.nz
On Top Backpackers
Corner Filleul Street & Moray Place, Dunedin Ph 03 379 9533 http://www.ontopbackpackers.co.nz
MT COOK
Mt Cook Backpacker Lodge
11 Motel Access Rd S
Aoraki/Mt Cook, Mt Cook National Park Ph 0800 100 512

http://www.mtcookbackpackers.co.nz/
RANGITATA
Rangitata Rafts
Peel Forest RD20, South Canterbury
Ph 03 696 3534 http://www.rafts.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH
(Please note: pick ups and drop offs for Stray are heading north or south are from the Antarctic Centre)
Around the World Backpackers
314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch 8011
Ph 03 365 4363
http://www.aroundtheworld.co.nz/
Kiwi Base Camp
69 Bealey Avenue , City Centre, Christchurch Ph 0800 50 50 25
http://kiwibasecamp.co.nz/
Jailhouse Accommodation
338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024 Ph 0800 524 546 http://www.jail.co.nz/
KAIKOURA
Adelphi
26 West End, Kaikoura Ph 03 319 5141 www.adelphilodge.co.nz/
Fishtank
86 West End, Kaikoura 7300 Ph 03 319 7408 http://www.fishtanklodge.co.nz