Backpacker Information

Backpacking Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is a great place for backpackers offering an abundance of adventure activities, nightlife, working holiday employment, backpacker hostels and other budget accommodation.The great thing about Queenstown is that everything is within easy walking distance down town.

Whether you are visiting for a week or a few months your backpacking holiday in Queenstown is guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip to New Zealand. Here we've provided you with information and helpful links to help you plan your stay:

Queenstown Backpacker Accommodation
Queenstown has an extensive range of accommodation that fits the backpackers budget. Choose from: youth hostels and backpacker hostels, camping grounds and caravan parks, homestays / farmstays, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, and Queenstown rental accommodation.

Camping and Caravan Parks
Many of the camping grounds provide cabin/apartment accommodation and/or a place to tether down the caravan. Two centrally located camps and caravan parks are:

Youth and Backpackers Hostels Backpacker Hostels are well spread throughout the country, offering single, twin/double and share rooms. Prices range from $20 per night upward. Top Queenstown backpackers accommodation and Youth Hostel sites to visit are:

Other NZ Backpackers & Hostels

Queenstown Rental Accommodation

Getting To and From Queenstown
By Air
Queenstown is serviced by both Air New Zealand and Jetstar and as well as direct flights from Australia. Getting from Queenstown Airport to Town and to your accommodation, you have the option of taxi, shuttle or airport coach. Airport shuttles are located just outside the terminal building. Shuttle coaches, usually a 10 seater mini-bus will deliver you door to door.

By Road
Backpackers Bus transport networks covering the main tourist routes and most popular visitor spots include Magic Bus, Kiwi Experience, Stray Travel. All are similar in concept - you pick your itinerary, buy a bus pass and hop on and off the coach as and when you want. Trips range from 3 days to 30 days.

Queenstown Backpacker Car Rental

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Queenstown Backpackers Info

 

New Zealand Backpacking
Additional information about traveling in New Zealand may be obtained from the following sites:

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