South Island Accommodation

Peel Forest Store – for the Peel Forest DOC Camping Ground bookings. For all your Milk, Bread, Papers, Groceries, Takeaway Food, Post Office, Off-Licence, Bicycle Hire. Located 10 minutes from our rafting base.

Peel Forest Homestay- accommodation in a large, child friendly farmhouse situated in tranquil surroundings next to the Peel Forest scenic reserve. A convenient stop-over between the Mackenize country and Christchurch.

Claremont Country Estate Luxury Lodge – Claremont Country Estate is a luxury lodge on 2,400 hectares, offering exclusive hosted guest accommodation and delicious dining in Canterbury, close to Christchurch.

Stonebridge – Offers accommodation, health spas in private park-like gardens on the outskirts of Geraldine. An excellent venue for conferences, weddings, etc.

The Downs B&B – Qualmark rated four star plus. Situated on the Geraldine Downs with views from the ocean to the mountains.

Drifters Inn: Hanmer Springs Accommodation – Central Hanmer Springs serviced motel accommodation within a lodge-style environment, opposite thermal pools, restaurants and shops. Studio, family and spa units with complimentary Continental buffet breakfast, offering affordable holiday accommodation.

The Gatekeepers Cottage – The Gatekeepers Cottage offers self-contained vacation accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand. The ideal house for a family to rent or for couples requiring a self-catering option.

If you are looking for excellent backpackers in Picton or Nelson, I have just the place for you. In Picton, check out Sequoia Lodge and, in Nelson, Tasman Bay Backpackers. I must admit that it is actually my lovely sister Georgie and her husband who are owner/operators of these hostels and they do a fantastic job.

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge Mt Hutt – If you are looking for quality budget Methven accommodation with more style, then award winning Pinedale Backpacker Lodge Mt Hutt is the place to stay!

The Barn Backpackers Abel Tasman – The Barn Cabins, Camping and Backpackers Abel Tasman offers a range of comfortable accommodation including cabins, camping, dorms and rooms, with an extensive range of on site facilities and great deals on activities in the area there is lots to do and see.

Haka Lodge – Christchurch Backpacker Accommodation - As Christchurch’s newest backpackers, Haka Lodge offers high quality accommodation for travellers on a budget.

Rangitata Rafts is recommended by HotelsCombined.com