Wherever you stay along the Alpine Pacific Triangle there’s a superb selection of accommodation from low cost quality holiday parks, to stylish motels, to a 4-star resort hotel. Bed and breakfasts and farm stays offer the opportunity to experience life in rural New Zealand and to meet the friendly and welcoming people who live here.  

If you are travelling by motor home or campervan, there are excellent holiday parks with a full range of facilities and dump stations. If your motor home is fully self-contained you may overnight in selected places. Camping is permitted in some locations and details are available from i-SITE visitor information centres and Department of Conservation.

Please review the following principles of freedom camping in our area.  

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It is recommended that you book your accommodation in advance to avoid disappointment, especially in peak holiday seasons which include New Zealand school holidays, Easter, Christmas/New Year, Queen’s Birthday and Labour Weekend.

Check out the selection of North Canterbury accommodation below including accommodation in Hanmer Springs, Waipara Valley and Kaikoura.

Accommodation Definitions:
Backpackers - includes budget "shared" accommodation in a hostel, lodge, or "hotel" where the emphasis is on the active travelling experience. Facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens are usually shared.

Holiday Park & Campground - includes holiday parks, campgrounds and motor camps.  Facilities such as kitchens, toilets, showers and laundries are usually shared.