March 25, 2013 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Ibis Budget Auckland Airport review by kira131

This hotel is perfect for passengers with early morning departure flights, late arrivals or transit passengers needing great value accommodation directly at the Airport.

Adjacent to the hotel is a number of dining options including shopping outlets, cafe, supermarket and casual dining Szimpla Gastro Bar, Habitual Fix, Roka Donburi and Sushi, Jamaica Blue Cafe. Continental breakfast available from 4.30am – 9.30am weekdays and 4.30am – 10.00am weekends at NZD$10.00 per person

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March 25, 2013 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Mount Cook Backpacker Lodge review by sofreshair

A fantastic relaxed environment in New Zealands most scenic location, The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. 130 beds, including 4 bed ensuite dorms, double and twin ensuite rooms and self contained 1 bedroom apartments all with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The Chamois Bar Grill is located in the complex and offers a relaxed, casual environment serving hearty pub style food and cold beer, quality wine and spirits all at a very affordable price. A perfect base camp to explore the surrounding National Park with a number of great hikes such as the Hooker Valley, Kea point, red tarns, sealy tarns and the Mueller hut all within easy access. Take a trip on the Tasman Glacier terminal lake with Glacier Explorers and see 300 year old ice bergs up close, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre located within The Hermitage Hotel complex just a few minutes walk. Take a 4WD tour up the Tasman valley for a unique view of New Zealand’s largest Glacier, or take a scenic flight with Mount Cook Ski Planes. So many reasons to stay, so few dollars to spend!

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February 28, 2013 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Tauranga Central Backpackers review by Stephen12

Tauranga Central Backpackers is the place to be!!

The warm and friendly ambiance is set in the reception where you can book activities or find information about the area. We always try our best to assist with finding work opportunities for our guests.

Inside the hostel the emphasis is on comfort, space and light, flowing all the way from the internet cafe through to the TV lounge and reading area to the large and fully equipped kitchen. Our web cafe is open late so you can relax, and surf the net at your convenience!

Full laundry facilities are available, while the fresh and bright bathrooms boost continuous hot water.

In total there are 58 beds, which consist of double rooms and 4, 6, and 8 bedded dorms. Ther is a large clean kitchen and lounge room.

Tauranga has a lot to offer with the beautiful beaches, diving, surfing, swimming with the dolphins and fishing tours, along with the native walkways.

The hostel is located in the heart of the city, only 100 metres away from the visitors centre, bus stop, grocery shopping, bars and clubs.

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January 6, 2013 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Trek Global review by nl91

Trek Global is the fresh, fun and friendly backpackers in the hub of Wellington City. Close to everything, weve got all your backpacking needs covered as well as some great extras and freebies to tantalise your time in the Capital!

Join in on the FREE in-house with our very own party co-ordinator or chillax and make yourself at home with our extensive range of facilities on offer, outside BBQ area, exclusive girls only floor, games and pool table, wifi access in all the rooms (extra charges apply), parking facilities (extra charges apply) or why not hire one of our top range bikes.

Our Trek Travel team are on hand to give you the entire lowdown on local knowledge amp; discounts in and around the city. We can book your Wellington activities as well as help plan the rest of your journey around New Zealand.

With rooms and packages to suit all budget types from a basic bed in a 6 dorm, to twin amp; double rooms, right through to the full Monty in a family sized suite with sky tv and some comfy beanbags contact us today to find out what all the hype is about!

So whether youre flying solo or backpacking with friends, we guarantee no matter what youre looking for in a backpacker you’ll find it at Trek Global!

*FREE PICK UP FROM WELLINGTON INTERISLANDER FERRY TERMINAL, 4.30PM ARRIVAL, MONDAY – FRIDAY*( please contact us prior to pick up as this is subject to change)

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January 5, 2013 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Avon City Backpackers review by nl91

Welcome to Avon City Backpackers, only 2 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. We offer a free pick up from the city and are situated 5 minutes from a 24 hour supermarket.

We charge a petrol consideration to the train station of $5.00 and to the airport $10.00 per journey.

We are situated 12 mins walk to Jade Stadium where major sporting and music etc events are held.

We are a small backpackers offering a homely relaxed atmosphere.

Double and twin rooms, dorms and tent sites (closest to city), available.

Free bikes, local phone and washing machine, and complimentary tea and coffee.

Off street parking is also available.

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December 31, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Kiwi Airport Backpackers review by nl91

Just 5 minutes away from Auckland Airport the KIWI AIRPORT BACKPACKERS is the best place for one or more night in Auckland which is first in Auckland Airport Area.

Features include spacious lounge, kitchen with sky TV, restaurant bar, laundry services, spacious bathrooms which are serviced and cleaned daily.

To satisfy your daytime needs the bus stop and shops are 2 minutes’ walk and Auckland city is 20 minutes away.

We have 2-6 bedroom dormitories that are comfortable spacious.

Further we offer:

- Free towels per person

- Free bed sheets

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December 31, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Haka Lodge Queenstown review by nl91

**Unlimited free wi-fi and Queenstown’s newest backpackers!** Come and stay at true backpacker luxury. Everything at our Backpacker Lodge is up market from flat-screen TV’s in the common areas and private rooms, customized designed wood bunks with privacy curtains and hotel standard beds in the private rooms. Some of our private rooms even have Super King sized beds!

Whilst we are spread over 3 levels, we are a small backpackers for fewer than 50 people. This means that there is more space for you to relax and lounge about.

Because everything in our lodge is brand new and we employ professional cleaning staff (as opposed to backpackers cleaning in exchange for accommodation), you will not find a cleaner and more comfortable place to stay.

All guests receive free wireless internet for the duration of their stay. There are no time limits and your downloading bandwidth is enough for unlimited e-mailing, browsing and skyping!

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December 25, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Spa Lodge Backpackers review by linedavy

If you are looking for an affordable, clean and friendly hostel with excellent location, you have found it.

Not only are we located within minutes walking distance to the mall, bars, restaurants, cinema, climbing wall etc… We also have our own NATURAL HOT SPA in our own back garden! – Perfect for lying back and relaxing while looking up at the stars.

We have 2 fully equipped kitchens, outside BBQ, and snugly TV room with free to rent DVD collection. As well as WIFI and an internet room, we can also burn CD and DVDs of your priceless pictures for you. Free luggage storage is also available.

Our friendly and experienced staff will gladly help you book your activities and journeys in Rotorua and beyond.

We have many discounts on activities for people staying at our backpackers!

Laundry facilities, drying room, phone card/Vodafone/telecom cards all sold here too!

We look forward to seeing you!

Office Hours: 8AM-10PM

Please note:

We accept a maximum of a 7 nights stay per booking. For any bookings exceeding this we reserve the right to cancel the booking with loss of any deposit or booking fees paid.

Also, sorry but the minimum age to stay at our hostel is 18 years old. If you arrive with yourself or with persons under 18 years old we reserve t he right to cancel your booking.

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December 2, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Silverfern Backpackers review by rieger_roman

Silverfern Backpackers is a new and friendly hostel with excellent facilities, including two lounges with 50 Inch Plasma TV’S – one specially designed for movies and sports with Sky TV. We have a very spacious lounge to relax in with Wi-Fi being available throughout the property, guests receive FREE Wi-Fi on their arrival.All rooms have opening windows and natural light.Our hostel has been specially designed for comfort, with all new furnishings.

Our modern kitchen has ovens, microwaves, cutlery and cooking utensils for our guests to use. A spacious and highly comfortable dining area is also attached to the kitchen. Our free breakfast is served from 8am to 9am (During winter June to October).

Our clean and modern bathrooms have been designed to be spacious with 24hr hot showers.

Car parking and bus parking facilities are available on site. Trips and tours, along with campervan rentals and car rentals, can be booked at reception.

Immigration Servives (Work,Student,Visitor Visas and English Language courses can be arranged at the hostel).

We are close to supermarkets, banks, cinemas, Queen St, Aotea Square, K-Road and the Sky Tower.

Please note that guests over 45 years of age must stay in a private room and are not permitted in the dorms.

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November 12, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

The Windsor Lodge/Backpackers review by alcb.ana

Kia ora welcome to the Windsor Lodge/Backpackers we are Whakatane’s newest Lodge offering Self contained units,Double and single rooms and dorms.

We have a large outdoor entertainment area with BBQ’S fully equiped kitchen and large dining and lounge room for you to relax in.

Whakatane is the home of the famous Vulcanic White Island,swimming with the Dolphins,Bush Walks,Deep sea fishing,and diving.

Our hostel is a minutes walk to the shops and restaraunts.

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November 3, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

ibis budget Auckland Airport review by kira131

This hotel is perfect for passengers with early morning departure flights, late arrivals or transit passengers needing great value accommodation directly at the Airport.

Adjacent to the hotel is a number of dining options including shopping outlets, cafe, supermarket and casual dining Szimpla Gastro Bar, Habitual Fix, Roka Donburi and Sushi, Jamaica Blue Cafe. Continental breakfast available from 4.30am – 9.30am weekdays and 4.30am – 10.00am weekends at NZD$10.00 per person

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August 10, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Nomads Fat Camel Hostel review by alexircslem

Important Information

Conditions

Situé en plein coeur de la ville d’Auckland, l’hôtel Fat Camel bénéficie d’un emplacement en or. A quelques minutes à pied de tous les bars, clubs, monuments ainsi que du Viaduct port, point de départ de la fameuse « America cup race », tout est à portée de main.

L’hôtel est aménagé en plusieurs appartements. Chacun dispose d’une cuisine totalement équipée, d’un coin salon, de nombreuses douches et toilettes et bien évidemment de plusieurs chambres !

Nos chambres conviennent a tous types de voyageurs : du confort douillet d’une chambre double à la convivialité des dortoirs de 6 à 8 lits.Pour le bonheur de ces dames, un étage spécifiquement désigné est à leur entière disposition…

Nous ne lésinons pas sur le confort et la sécurité de nos visiteurs : la réception est ouverte 24/24, 7 jours sur 7. Le bâtiment est également protégé par des caméras vidéo et son accès n’est possible qu’en possession d’une carte magnétique.

Une immense salle commune est disponible au premier étage, avec télévision grand écran, salle de billard, accès internet et cuisine.

Pour toute activité à faire sur Auckland ou dans les alentours, l’hôtel dispose de sa propre agence de voyage où vous bénéficierez des conseils avisés de notre personnel et de tarifs négociés. Pour une satisfaction optimale, nous ne recommandons que les activités que nous avons nous-même expérimentées !

Pour vous faire de nouveaux compagnons de route, vous pouvez venir boire un verre et discuter au bar de l’hôtel où nous proposons des boissons et plats tout à fait abordables pour votre budget de backpackers… Si vous voulez connaître les bons plans sortie dans la ville, nous vous conseillons de vous renseigner sur le programme divertissements de l’hôtel, vous ne serez pas déçus !

Pour chaque nuit réservée, nous vous offrons le dîner en guise de remerciement. Sur place, vous pourrez disposer d’une consigne à bagages, ainsi que de coffres fort à code secret, d’une laverie, de téléphones, faxes, Internet, de la réception de votre courrier et d’appels personnels. Nous assurons également les navettes entre l’aéroport et l’hôtel.

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June 29, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Sparkys Backpackers review by zeccav

We’ve secured props from the movie “The World’s Fastest Indian” starring Anthony Hopkins. The film was shot on location both here in Invercargill and on the salt flats in Utah, USA.

We offer you the thrill of speed and the passion of a man who wanted to push himself and his machine beyond the impossible. You can view the movie for free at night, and if the night is fine we’ll have a chin wag and sing along around our bonfire in the backyard. Bring your instruments!

Sparky’s is a relaxing place, chilled out in fact, stay a night, a few days or even a week. Sparky is currently renovating his garage as a tribute to Burt Munro, (Sparky style) atmosphere included. Sparky himself is full of passion for his business (and it shows) and welcomes guests from all around the world. Do yourself a favour and stay at Sparky’s. Be sure to check out big bird, when you arrive…

While at Sparky’s try out Sparky’s world famous 3 ingredient chocolate cake (donations greatly accepted) humour no extra cost.

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June 29, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Elm Lodge review by zeccav

Our dining room has a warm, cosy ambience.

Our well-equipped kitchen will make self-catering a pleasure. Or, use our garden barbeque on warm summer nights.

Elm Lodge Facilities include;

- Wood-burning stove

- Full facilities (TV, internet, laundry)

- Sheltered sunny garden with barbecue

- Outdoor Spa

Here are some more reasons why you should stay with us;

- free parking

- daily newspaper

- free spa pool (seasonal)

- free sauna

- book exchange

- a great selection of free spices (make a pie or a curry!)

- laundry facilities

- high speed internet

- wireless internet for your laptop (Zenbu)

- well-travelled hosts, happy to help you plan your onward journey.

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May 28, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by sheree@bell-lodge.co.nz

Work available now

We urgently need kiwifruit pickers and pruners and a factory job starting now
Call Bell Lodge 075786344

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May 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals, NZ Jobs by sheree@bell-lodge.co.nz

Kiwifruit workers reqwuired for guests at Bell Lodge

We need more workers we have plenty of jobs here at Bell Lodge. Call us now:

39 Bell Street, Tauranga
Ph: +64 7 578 6344

MORE INFO

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April 25, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Iwiheke Backpackers / A-Plus Lodge review by carolyn.hu

budget hostel for the Tongariro cossing, skiing, trout fishing, or a halfway break between Auckland and Wellington.

ten minutes walk from Turangi town centre,

30 minutes drive to Whakapapa ski field.

comfortable accomodation with a spacious yard to play soccar.

Free pick up or drop off from Turangi town centre.

Free storage and drying room for your wet gear.

Activites for Turangi include:

The famous Tongariro crossing- considered to be nz best 1 day hike.

Horse treking, trout fishing, thermal hot pools, skiing, whitewater kayaking and rafting, mini golf, golf club, senic flights, 9 walking tracks, 5 forrest walks, 4 mountain bike tracks, paintball, 9 popular day tramps, 3 multi day tramps and Maori heritage tours!

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April 12, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Mountain View Backpackers review by plugin

***FREE 50MB INTERNET VOUCHER IN APRIL/ MAY*** ONE PER PERSON PER STAY***

Stay at the Mountain view Backpackers, we are a home away from home style hostel. The hostel is close to the supermarket, movie theatre, DOC office to name a few.

We offer off street parking and a large garden for you to enjoy.

Offering quaility accommodation with modern facilities for the traveller looking for a welcoming, fun and enjoyable experience when visiting Wanaka.At the Mountain view your treated as a guest not just a number.

Our 29 bed backpackers is centrally located in the heart of Wanaka just a few miniutes walk to the shores of our magnificent lake.We pride ourselves in offering you a clean hostel and friendly service.

We offer new mattressses, well equiped kitchen, large sunny garden, large DVD library, internet/ wireless internet but to name a few of the benefits you will enjoy while staying at the Mountain view backpackers.

Mountain view backpackers is a sociable hostel that makes an ideal alternative to the larger noisier chains.

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April 12, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers review by plugin

Here in Te Anau you will find a well maintained, clean, cosy amp; warm backpackers accommodation lodge to base yourself whilst you explore the Fiords, Tracks, Caves, Lakes and Scenery of Fiordland National Park.

We provide ensuites, double, single, twin, quad and share rooms all with fresh linen and duvets on the beds

We are only a few minutes walk to the Te Anau village centre where you will find a good selection of supermarkets, cafes, bars, Restaurants and shops.

Te Anau Backpackers amenity areas include: Internet hotspot, SKYPE, CD burning, Tour reservations desk for the best deals, OSP, barbecue and Tracknet bus stop.

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April 9, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Haka Lodge review by ciahcra

Welcome to the newest backpackers in Christchurch!

Very high quality small backpackers located just outside Christchurch CBD? Haka Lodge is a hostel with a twist. This cosy sanctuary is a perfect hideaway for backpackers and mid-budget travellers looking to escape the rush of the city centre.

We offer a range of accommodation options from dorm beds to private double and twin rooms to our self-contained flat.

The grounds of the lodge are home to a great variety of different native plants and trees which veil the house from the view of any passersby. Beside the main house is our vegetable garden and there is plenty of on-street parking.

The lodge has inherited its quirky character from its parent company Haka Tours, who run small group adventure and snow tours all over New Zealand.

We are happy to organise all your travel bookings and activities around Christchurch and the rest of New Zealand.

Accommodation Information:

DORM ROOMS – NO BUNK BEDS!

- Seven dorm beds are separated into 3 areas by dividing walls on a super funky mezzanine.

- Mezzanine floor begins with a funky chill-out area where you can hang out with a good book or relax

- Alongside the dorm beds are large lockers where you can securely store your luggage.

PRIVATE DOUBLES OR TWINS

- 4 private rooms, all of which can be used for 1 or 2 people to share.

- Three of the rooms contain a double bed and 1 has twin (2 single) beds.

- Modern 22′ flat screen TV with DVD player in each room.

- Access to an outside balcony overlooking the garden.

- Adjacent to the rooms is a funky chill out area

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

Situated on the ground floor

- TV lounge with 43 inch plasma and DVD player

- Brand new kitchen

- Ultra modern wet room bathroom

- 2 bedrooms (1 x double, 1 x double or twin plus 1 x fold out futon) Sleeps maximum of 6 people

Guests are welcome to use the lounge, kitchen, ‘chill out’ area, and garden.

Location Information:

You can find Haka Lodge at the Ferrymead end of Linwood Avenue, half way between Christchurch?s city centre and the surfing suburb of Sumner.

There is a bus stop directly outside the lodge with public buses that regularly go to both these places.

The lodge?s location gives you great access to the City, Ferrymead, Sumner and Christchurch?s main ring road.

Close by there is a supermarket, shopping mall and petrol station.

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March 26, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Labourer/Process Workers – New Plymouth

Adecco is a National and International leader in employment placements in Temporary positions. We are currently looking for individuals due to an increased demand for employees.
If you are interested in the following roles we are waiting to hear from you.
* Process Workers
* General Labourers
Please apply in person with an updated copy of your CV to 27 Devon Street West, New Plymouth.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

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February 27, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Nomads Queenstown review by zeccav

Nomads Queenstown is backpacking in style and is the winner of the Golden Backpack Award for best NZ hostel in 2010!

This fantastic new purpose built property is located just metres away from the lake in central Queestown with views of the snow capped mountains

We have large and small dorms with or without ensuite and family suites. All dorm rooms have lockers which can hold a computer (and charge it at the same time), hanging space and reading lights for every bed.

Our amazing hotel style king rooms come with flat screen televisions (and SKY!), fridge, iron and ironing board. Nomads Queenstown will be sure to impress.

The property also has a fully equipped modern kitchen, cinema, amazing lounge with fire place, sauna, internet access with WiFi throughout, travel desk and ski storage.

We have our very own travel gurus at our Mad Travel Shop who can book all your crazy activities and forward travels…if you’re lucky you might even score yourselves some free beers if you book with us because we’re nice like that!

This amazing property is an experience in it’s own right and a must do on your trip in New Zealand. We want to make sure people have a good time and can meet new people so we’ve even got our own fun girl – Jocelyn – who organises activities and social gatherings. It’s all good!

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February 26, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Elmlodge review by zeccav

**FREE INTERNET AND WIFI**

**FREE BIKE HIRE**

**FREE TEA, ESPRESSO AND HOT CHOCOLATE**

**FREE SPA AND SAUNA**

Dunedin Backpacker Accommodation

Elm Lodge offers great quality Budget accommodation in the heart of Dunedin boasting comfortable bedrooms (most with great views of the city) – priced to suit all budgets.

Our dining room has a warm, cosy ambience.

Our well-equipped kitchen will make self-catering a pleasure. Or, use our garden barbeque on warm summer nights.

Here are some more reasons why you should stay with us;

- free parking

- daily newspaper

- free spa pool (seasonal)

- free sauna

- book exchange

- a great selection of free spices (make a pie or a curry!)

- laundry facilities

- Free high speed internet

- Free wireless internet for your laptop (Zenbu)

- well-travelled hosts, happy to help you plan your onward journey.

Elm Lodge Backpackers is very popular accomodation (especially during the summer) so we recommend that you book now to avoid disappointment.

We are members of the BBH network.

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February 22, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Sparky’s review by zeccav

Important Information

Conditions

Warm Clean Homely Atomoshpere, Comfortable beds with clean Linen changed Daily , Plenty hot water for Showers ,Spare Towels for Hire , Laundry + Dryer Charge Applies

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February 19, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Kiwi House review by zeccav

Yes! We are ?OPEN? from the 22nd Feb 2011 earthquake.

But we close NZtime 8pm every night.

If you are arriving at Christchurch Airport, please make sure your flight is OK to check in at Kiwi House by 8pm before you make a booking.

A lot of single rooms are avilable at this season with very reasonable rate.(NZ$34-36)

We come and pick you up from the City Center (bus stops, late afternoon only), just ring us when you arrived at Christchurch.

If you arrive at the Airport, there are a lot of ‘Airport shuttle bus’. (note: we open 8am-8pm, you can check in from 8am, but rooms are not ready till mid day)

We are the only unique accommodation in New Zealand, you can stay for 1 night to few weeks or even a few months.

Longer you stay, cheaper you pay. Our weekly rates are more like flatting rates.

If you are new to Christchurch and looking for a job or to study, then Kiwi House will be an ideal place to stay as your New Zealand home.

We can offer a quiet bedroom/free clean linens/very good security inside and out with reasonable rate.

We are in a quiet residence area, within easy walking distance to the city centre and also all amenities are right there.

*Free provision of bedding and fresh linen included.

*Wi-Fi access available.

*Coin internet access in lobby.

*Very clean friendly atmosphere, fully furnished.

*shared cooking, bathroom, laundry facilities.

*Excellent security.

*Free locked up car parking.

*Sheltered bike stand, bike rentals.

*Free luggage storage, short or long term.

*Barrier free for wheel chairs.

*sauna room.

*free DVD film rental.

*Copy, fax, print outs and CD burning services.

*Dedicated guest home telephone line can be used for free , local calls are free. 8 cent/min international call for most countries with calling cards.

*Many BBQ parties in the courtyard in summer time, free sauna evenings in winter time and many other events!

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February 17, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Fish Tank Lodge review by mary.paul

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Apart from having one of our beds in the dorm double booked it was a great stay. The owner made every effort ot rectify the situation, and was hospitable, which made all the difference to our stay

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Stables Lodge Backpackers review by hogoijulien

About Stables Lodge Backpackers

Our cosy, central hostel has free unlimited internet access, free parking, winter heating, is close to all bus depots, 3 mins walk to city centre, just 50m to ocean.

Come enjoy a homely experience with our super crew.

We have: Free wireless internet, TV/DVD/VCR, tea sugar, organic fresh herbs, book exchange, comfy hammock, winter heating,free on-street parking, free luggage storage, full kitchen facilities, friendly, enthusiastic staff, and a hostel cat.

All beds are made-up with full linen, and the standard 4-share rooms have individual reading lights and lockers.

Reception hours are 9am – 9pm daily. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy.

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

YMCA Hostel review by boisnault.m

About YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel is part of an International Non-Profit Organisation, which strives for positive impact on community. YMCA Hostel is nestled in the heart of Auckland City, offering diverse types of rooms and length of stays. All the rooms have a bed, bar fridge, linen, towels and wardrobe

We provide clean and comfortable rooms at affordable prices. Housekeepers perform Daily Vacuuming and Weekly Linen Service. Vacuum is hired from Reception for personal use.

YMCA also offers Laundry Facilities with Soap, Very cheap Wireless Internet Plans, Public Lounge with Sky Satellite TV, Pool Table, Internet Kiosks, Dining Room with TV, Kitchenette with Cutlery and Kitchen essentials hired at Reception, Telephone Booth with Call Forwarding to take incoming calls and Public Parking from 6pm ~ 7am on Weekdays and All Day Weekends.

We are not only great for backpackers and travellers but also ideal long-term accommodation for students and those working in the CBD. We even offer accommodation for groups.

You’re just…

- 2 minutes walk from Karangahape Road, Auckland’s multi cultural suburb and clubbing district.

- 5 minutes walk from Queen Street, the CBD with fantastic shopping.

- 10 minutes walk from Ponsonby, Auckland’s trendiest inner city suburb full of bars restaurants and cafes.

- 15 minutes walk from Auckland University and AUT, some of New Zealand’s premier education and training institutions.

- Next to New World Free Shuttle Stop and very close to Dressmart Free Shuttle Stop.

You’ll also find yourself near the Waitemata harbour, beautiful Auckland beaches, parks and gardens and the bus station, railway station and ferry terminal.

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Portside Inn Backpackers Lodge review by jamieabz1

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Good place, with friendly staff, especially Chris the handyman, quite a character!

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Rainbow Lodge Backpackers review by jamieabz1

Great Hostel. The people that work and stay there are very nice, always ready to help or give tips about shops, sights and tours. I’ve met great people during my stay here.
Ross the owner is an amazing and really funny guy They also organize great parties.

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Dominion Lodge review by thashichan

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

We paid NZD 299 per night for an en-suite room only (without meals or coffee) that was of approximately 8×15 feet with a bathroom of 5×8 feet. A double bed, a slender wardrobe (with no clothes hangers), a table, a small tv with poor reception of about 5 channels and a small fridge were cramped into the room. There is hardly any space to leave luggage. The room had a single 0.5×3 feet window situated about 8 feet above the ground. There was no heating, no bin or mirror in the room. The bathroom had a single, small mirror and a washbasin of 1 foot diameter and a shower with hot and cold water. No bin or windows in the bathroom.

I was informed by email that credit cards were not accepted. We arrived on the property around 2 am after travelling for about 20 hours across time zones, but was asked to make the full payment in cash immediately.

During our stay of 1 week, neither the room nor the bathroom was cleaned. No such service existed. There is a common kitchen which can be used up to 10.30 pm. The cupboards in the kitchen had rotting, moulding food in them.

There are few aluminium tables provided for dining. The landlady (of Indian origin) provides a dust pan and broom and insists that you clean up if any crumbs are dropped.

The check out time is 10 am, but you will be reminded every 5 minutes from about 9 am to leave the room and return the towels.

Advice: Inspect the facility before you make the payment. The photos on the website are misleading and the payment is non-refundable. Also, compare prices/rates of 3 to 5 star hotels in Auckland before booking this property.

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February 7, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Auckland Airport Inn review by epriddle

About Auckland Airport Inn

The glory of quietness and comfort yet centralised in the magical city down under. Auckland Airport Inn is the gateway of accessibility to Auckland Airport, Auckland City and all the major Venus in Auckland. With easy access to public transports and major motorway just outside the door step, you cannot go wrong to be everywhere at any one time.

Free courtesy coach, 37 modernised ground-floor rooms with all amenities, some opening out to pool. Quality accommodation service.

Following are the facilities which should be shown on our website :-

•24 hours reception

•Free wireless internet in all the rooms

•Free national and local calls ( conditions apply)

•24 hours free shuttle to from airport terminals (dial 21) from i-site counter

•Sky TV in all rooms

•Car rentals on site

•Free parking 14 days on site, luggage storage facilities

•Family restaurant with buffet menu.

•Free spa pool outdoor swimming pool

•All ground floor studio units, noise free non smoking.

•Conference facilities for up to 120 persons.

Hotel Amenities:

Free Wireless Internet

Free Internet Shared Computer

Free Transfers To From Airport

Free Car Parking Storage for Hotel Guests

Free Bag/Luggage Storage

Free wireless broadband. Free courtesy coach to and from international domestic terminals. Only 20 minutes to Auckland’s shops. Just minutes from the airport, beaches and parks. Park and fly facilities.

Our lovely pool includes a spa and barbecue area. Children can enjoy playing within the playground area

Accommodation Information

Airport Auckland Inn is a versatile 37 room hotel which includes a self-contained apartment room and 2 joining self-contained rooms with cooking facility. All our rooms have access to hot beverages and access to onsite full service restaurant which is open for lunch and dinner.

•Economy Rooms – single, double or twin with Queen Double beds. TV, telephone, tea coffee making facilities etc. From $79/night.

•Family Rooms, with a Queen and 2 Single beds. From $99 / night.

•1 Bedroom Apartment with kitchenette, separate bedroom, sleeps up to 5 with Queen and 3 King Singles. $120 / night.

•Full service Restaurant.

Location Information

This hotel is located 5 minutes away from the Airport with all public transport access to Auckland CBD.

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Base Queenstown review by adrianww

About Base Queenstown

Free Breakfast and 2’4’1 drinks $5.00 Jager Bombs for all Base guests in our Bar – Altitude Bar!!

ABOUT US

We have everything you could want under one roof – your bed, your entertainment and your adventure all catered for by the friendliest team in town. Join our host at 9pm to mix and mingle with people from all over the world. Whether you’re travelling alone or with a group, we pride ourselves in ensuring each individual feels right at home. If it’s comfort, fun and adventure that that you seek, then congratulations you have found your place already!

COMFORT

Awarded Qualmark’s 5 stars of excellence, Base Queenstown has comfortable rooms for everyone – we have private doubles, twins, triples, quads, 8 bed dorms and a female only Sanctuary dorm.

? 24 hr reception and security

? Fully made up beds with hotel quality linen

? Under bed lockers in multi-share rooms

? Fridges in every room

? Modern kitchen, dining areas and laundry facilities

? Plasma Screen TV lounge and chill out area

? Central heating

? Ski season: drying room facilities

? 24 hr high speed wireless Global Gossip Internet café

FUN

So you can be sure of the fun you’ll have, your hosts Suz and Scouse will help you with FREE activities and meeting other backpackers to enjoy the nightlife with.

Downstairs we have the famous Altitude Bar where you will meet our hilarious staff that have devoted their life to giving you an awesome time! Every night the Altitude bar promises a perfect opportunity to meet people, play games, win massive prizes, dance the night away to cool DJs, drink and eat cheaply! Iconic in New Zealand is Altitude’s Thursday night where the AJ Hackett horizontal bungy is run! A must see.

Hungry and don’t want to cook noodles again? Altitude bar has an awesome menu with pizzas, burgers, steak sandwiches and salads! There is a $5 daily special too which has unbeatable value in this town!

ADVENTURE

Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world and our friendly girls at the Base Travel desk have luckily done the experiences to tell you all about it. Come to the desk and we’ll find you the cheapest deals in town for any adventure you want!

We invite you to experience Base Queenstown first hand – get stoked because you will love your time here!

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Kiwi International Hotel review by conroymick

About Kiwi International Hotel

Friendly and affordable accommodation right in the heart of Auckland City. Major renovation 2009/10. A versatile hotel with 120 rooms well suited to the traveller or group seeking quality, value location. Set back from Queen Street and backing onto Myers Park it’s in a quiet yet ideal central location with free parking.

There are 80 3 star Ensuite Rooms with Queen double or Twin King Singles and Family rooms with Queen and 2 singles. They have LCD flatscreen TV, tea/coffee making, phone and ensuite bathroom. A further 40 Economy Rooms in a Twin / Double or Triple configuration with vanity basin but sharing bathroom facilities also available.

Hotel facilities include a spacious lounge, restaurant bar. 24-hour reception, Free Parking, business centre with travel desk internet café — wireless fixed. Guest laundry, free luggage storage, direct taxi line with discounted rates. Convenient to airport bus and all transport services. Walk to all central city attractions — Skycity, Vector Arena, Viaduct Basin, Aotea Square, restaurants, nightclubs, theatres shops. An easy drive to ASB Showgrounds and Ellerslie and Alexander Park race courses. Easy access to both north and south motorways.

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Kina Backpackers review by petergally

About Kina Backpackers

Kina Backpackers provides the budget-minded traveller true value for money on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes from downtown Auckland – it’s your very own piece of paradise.

We’re the closest hostel to the waterfront on all of Waiheke Island! Best of all, we’re next to the longest beach on the island, a full mile of white sand and cool waters. We’re also only two minutes’ walk from the bus stop, minutes from great cafes and vineyards, and only a short bus ride from the supermarket or Oneroa shops!

Our warm and relaxed hostel has 40 beds, ranging from an en suite double room to a seven-bed dorm. We have a fully-equipped kitchen, large bathrooms and showers, Wi-Fi access and a small shop selling food and other useful things for travellers. There’s a jobs board, luggage storage and 24-hour reception as well!

Here you can wake up to the sound of the birds or go for a morning walk along Onetangi beach. Your hosts, Luke and Erin, will gladly provide reliable, unbiased info on all the local tours and activities. Whether you’re looking for tranquillity or adventure, we’ve got the best tips!

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Nelson Beach Hostel review by kevalashishy

About Nelson Beach Hostel

We welcome all travellers to our backpackers’ hostel, close to the airport and the beach, with bicycles and BBQs!

Nelson Beach Hostel and Backpackers welcomes all travellers. We provide fully made-up beds in a comfortable quiet hostel near a beautiful beach. Our rooms include en suite double, single, double, twin, and dorm arrangements.

Loads of cafés, restaurants, bars and activities (such as kite boarding) are all within walking distance. This is a great base for an Able Tasman tramp and we’re the closest hostel to Nelson Airport.

Nelson is the sunshine capital of New Zealand and we’re only a stroll away from Tahuna Beach where the water is the warmest in the country! Our peaceful garden has two hammocks and deck chairs, for further chilling out.

Freebees include a ‘find it and do it’ map, herb and spices, tea and use of the BBQ. Our house is eco-friendly, with free use of our bikes, and free popcorn, too. We have Wi-Fi and Internet plus a large, spacious lounge, a great place to socialise and exchange books.

You can buy a voucher for breakfast the night before, for $9 per person for cereals, toast, tea/coffee and juice. It’s only $4 to do a load of washing and drying!

Welcome to our homey, cosy hostel!

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Night Warden / Recep

Night Warden / Reception Cover –
Night Warden / Reception Cover person.
We are looking for a smiley, fun person to join our awesome team and help us out on Reception!! You will be checking guests in and out of our award winning hostel (Lonely Planet’s top pick for Christchurch), along with making reservations, answering emails and helping guests find their way around Christchurch. We would love for you to stay with us a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 3 months. This is an UNPAID position, (although there is the option of some paid reception work) you will be working for your accommodation and other benefits including Internet and laundry money. This could be a fantastic opportunity for you to further practice you English. If you’re interested in working with us, please e-mail us your details including: What date you arrive into Christchurch, How long you are planning to stay in the city for and If you have a current Working Holiday Visa for NZ (you will only be considered for this posit!ion i! f you have this visa). You are welcome to phone through and speak with Nikki or Julia 0800 JAILHOUSE. Look forward to seeing you in Jail soon!

Job Listing Added
04/02/2012

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95 mitsubishi mirage $1500 o.n.o

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Backpacker Couple Fo

Backpacker Couple For Cleaning Bedmaking –
We need 2 keen workers to make beds and clean rooms in our Rotorua backpacker/motel. Approx 3 hours work, 6 days per week in exchange for free accommodation, laundry, wifi allowance.
Minimum commitment 3 weeks please.

Job Listing Added
04/02/2012

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toyota lite ace limited 1991 campervan

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FORD ECONOVAN MAXI CAMPERVAN $4400

much loved white campervan with green and yellow trim. great runner that took us on a road trip of north south islands.

WOF June 2012, Reg Feb 2012

includes all items needed for road trip: built in double bed bedding, gas stove, crockery, camping chairs, snow chains stereo with ipod connection.

can view in bay of plenty or auckland! $4400….first viewer will buy!

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Hostel Assisstant Re

Hostel Assisstant Required –
Help to run and service this popular hostel….lots of extras in one of the best locations in NZ

Job Listing Added
02/02/2012

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February 1, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

dont work for kiwi bunk house in blenheim

hello,
i wanted to tell you about that hostel.

you need to sign a contract that you stay 8 weeks otherwise you didnt recieve your holiday pay.

when i needed to quit earlier everything seemed to be allright. nicolette asked me how long i wanna work.

she dint said enything about that i wont recieve my last wage.

after two weeks i wondered where my money is. i contacted them via mail and visite them, because they didnt answered.
when i visite the hostel they only wondered why i didnt recieved my money.

than i got an email after my last try where i phoned nicolette on her mobile and was allready really pissed. she was not available.

she wrote me that she dont understand where the problem is and that they weren’t able to find someone for me. which is definitly a lie. and that it is my problem when i decide to go earlier and said that she told me that i wont get the last wage. which ist definitly also a lie. she didnt said anything.

i heard from a lot people who didnt recieved money from them. so dont go to that hostel and work for them on a vineyard.
i didnt got around 450 dollar.

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January 31, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

1996 toyota townace superextra

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January 30, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

looking for accommodation in ashburton

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January 28, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

mitsubishi delica 1998 campervan $3500 ono

selling a campervan mitsubishi delica 1998 for $3500 or nearest offer. rans with gasoline and engine is 2.4. so it works beatifully on hilly roads of new zealand. bought the van approx 4 weeks ago from a dealer and will need to sell it around 13/14 th of feb when it will be in christchurch. the van has a professionally built bed behind which can be folded, a mattress and a blanket with sheets. the outer has very few marks unlike most other similar old vans and the inner is in very neat condition just as well. all together the car has been working great for us and really is ready to take you anywhere you need to go.

-mileages approx 270000 km
oils and oilfilters changed at 268000km. so there are heaps of kms before the next service.

- wof valid until 6/2012

- rego through 3/2012

- almost brand new tyres (see the picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/75200069@n03/6763583801/in/photostream)

text (or call) 0221612163 any time. if not answering will be tramping somewhere.

cheers
markus

some more pictures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75200069@n03/?saved=1

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January 28, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

Cleaner In Exchange

Cleaner In Exchange For Accommodation –
Cleaning Staff – Are you in Christchurch now? Come and stay at our unique hostel. We are looking for motivated volunteers to help us clean our award winning backpackers, with the possibility of some reception work also. You will be working in exchange for accommodation (this is an un-paid position), and we would like a 1 month minimum stay. In exchange for your hard work, we offer accommodation, a friendly working environment, free laundry, free internet and use of staff bikes..

You must be travelling on your own and hold a current working holiday visa. There are also plenty of things to see and do in Christchurch and surrounding areas on your days off. Please email us and tell us all about yourself, and include your resume and your contact details.

Job Listing Added
28/01/2012

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January 28, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

mitsubishi camper 3200$ with photo

Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis build 1998
WOF till 14/05/2012 Rego till March 2012

Engine size 2400ccm, 150 hp, 2WD, automatic
Fuel type Petrol (8.5 l/100km)
200t km, engine belt changed 136.000 km

PHOTOS:

http://de.myalbum.com/Album=EYIWQW6H

Fully equipped campervan with lots of storage (4 big plastic boxes and spare place)
Including camping chairs, cooker, cutlery, plates, chilly bin, power supply for powered sites, 12V/220V inverter, navigation device etc.

Perfect for 2 people travelling

Captain Front Seats, Dual Air Bags, ABS Brakes, Rain Shields
Air-Con, Central Locking, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Power Steering
Tiptronic (perfect for windy and steep roads to change down the gears)

3.200 $ ONO (or nearest offer)

Located in Putaruru (between Hamilton and Rotorua)
Inspections welcome (central North Island possible)

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2 rooms available to rent

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January 27, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

1994 honda accord station wagon

$3090 on negotiation

great car, perfect for two persons to travel and sleep in

- new wof (will be renewed in march)
- 23x,xxx km (still in use)
- new tyres (only half year old)

the car comes with:
- 5 seats
- roof rack
- cassette with mp3 function
- mattress and blankets
- new zealand street maps

reason for selling: going back to our country

will only be sold in auckland from 16th- 27th march

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January 26, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

mitsubishi chariot

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honda odyssey 1996

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Seasonal Solutions

We have trained staff who will help you with work and accommodation information, and also Work Visa and IRD number applications.

You can find SSCO’s office at 67 Tarbert Street, Alexandra.

Seasonal Solutions is a member of www.nz.coop

Please see our Facebook Page (Seasonal Solutions Co-Op Ltd) and become a friend. Keep up to date with seasonal work availability in Central Otago!

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January 25, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

toyota hi ace 1991 campervan fully equipped en ready-to-go

after tough luck with the first van i bought and many annoying problems with this car i decided to give up the struggling and to buy the next van much more careful. even though i was really skeptical when i saw this one due to the few dents and scratches (as you can see on the pictures) i don´t regret my decision for her at all!

this toyota hi ace was built in december 1991, has got a 2.4 liter diesel engine (2446 ccm) and reaches easily about 120km per hour (even carrying a heavy load!) she might already be a well experienced girl called lady time and was really not born as beauty queen but she´s ok with that!

the engine is really tidy and she has always been reliable after i replaced the already aged battery with a more powerful new one. i never had problems getting where i needed to be after the battery replacement, in all sorts of conditions – as fast as the law allowed me to travel. a full tank will take you 550-650 km (depending on the terrain – mountains make her more thirsty…) before you have to top up with diesel instead of the more expensive fuel.

another big benefit: in this van, you look like a local and not like a tourist!

the freedom camping became difficult in nz during the last two years because of the new law. also newer looking vans are in general even more attractive for car break ins!

not many thefts would expect some hi tech equipment like a notebook (or even macbook) and cameras (or even dslr or video cams) inside this often at lonesome road ends parked vehicle. i had never a problem with break ins due to the inconspicuous appearance of this lady…

it´s classified as ‘light van’ or ‘car’ so is cheap on the ferries!

i also provide a new zealand camping and motorhome atlas for the north- and south island with all camp grounds – even classified (doc, holiday parks, motorhome parks, rest areas) including the available facilities and notes of the author – whether its a nice place or what you can expect to find close to the place, many more or less famous hiking tracks and/or great walks including all backcountry huts, all of the lord of the rings movie locations and many other useful informations.

347000 km may sound a lot but for this engines it´s not even half time – especially the diesel ones run here almost always up to and above 999999 km after they passed successfully the 200000 mark…

after chatting with several mechanics i think the price is more than fair due to the heaps of really useful equipment. you just need a small gas stove (about 30 nzd) – because i´ll take my trangia spirit stove with me and you are really ready to go for a very comfortable journey through this awesome country!!!

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also includes:

? power steering

? air con

? wof til end of april 2012

? reg til february 21st 2012

? about 1500 km pre-bought road user charges left

? three seats at the front

? in both directions foldable bed with option to fold the back seat up for sitting comfortably in front of a removable table inside the van while preparing meals, working on a notebook or even reading a book during rain or because of the need to lock out the sandflies – the backseat is also equipped with seat belts for up to three persons (altogether up to 6 persons can drive and 2 persons can sleep inside this van comfortably)

? very comfortable 15 cm thick queen size mattress makes sleeping a real pleasure

? plenty of room to stretch in bed (i’m 6ft6! – 1.92m)

? roof rack (for surfboards, kayaks, etc.)

? hydraulic car jack

? emergency kit including tow rope, 3 m jump start cords warning sign

? 5 l diesel cannister

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storage:

? useful storage space for all the little stuff in 5 baskets easy to place at the many available hooks and mounting points in the living area

? heaps of storage space under the in two directions foldable bed with really easygoing access to your gear

? 2 large clothes boxes with lids

? 2 big boxes with lids for food/electronic utensils etc..

? 1 big and 3 medium sized plastic baskets for tools/pots/pans/plates/cutlery

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electronics( ) :

? radio with sd-card-reader, aux input and remote control – unfortunately the usb input does not work anymore but there is a 3.5 aux cord to connect with your ipod or other mp3 players

? 2 proper hifi-speakers which you can take out of the van and place up to 3 meter beside the van for enjoying music at a campsite or somewhere else – together with the remote control a great combination

? new powerful car battery

? 12 v 380 watt powertech pure sinewave power inverter for the recharging of multiple devices at the same time (about 300,- nzd at jaycar or here

http://www.crosscountry4x4.com.au/products.php?productid=77 )

- a pure sinewave inverter is the safer choice if you want to make sure your expensive notebook charger won´t get damaged because of voltage peaks during charging your notebook which happens often with cheaper inverter solutions

? 20 m power cord with switch and fuse for securing the connected devices (about 280,- nzd at jaycar or here:

http://www.electricaldirectltd.co.nz/ecommerce.php?func=14dci=34dpt=pdpi=2057s=bb6b2c02f8dd7dcd1bf98e9e7fddd73e )

? 4 port multiplug for recharging camera, notebook, cellphone and normal batteries at the same time

? 750 watt portable 2-stroke-generator (runs with 1:50 fuel)

? 20l normal fuel jerry can for the generator and 0.5l 2-stroke-oil

? 2000 w heater for the sometimes a bit chilly nights at the south island

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camping:

? 2 picnic chairs

? 2 tarpaulins to build roofs above the sliding doors at both sides

? all cooking equipment and cutlery

? frying pan, pots, knives, bowls, spoons, forks, mugs, plates etc..

? a box with lots of tools, crick, spinners, duc tapes, glue, spray cans,

? 4 pillows 1 extra big duvet

? black fleece curtains for a better insulation during the colder nights in the winter

? 1 cotton and 1 felt blanket (also for the wintertime)

? 3 10 l buckets for dishwashing and filling the typical cold-water-laundry-machines on the camp grounds easily with hot water to get the most out of your spend money

? large dishwashing bowl/bucket

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test drives and full check ups/inspections etc are welcomed between 11th and 14th feb after i got back to auckland. because of the date i´ll arrive in auckland again the availability of the van is just after the 14th of february.

i´ll try all my best to answer any questions as soon as possible but it might take some time due to the limited mobile reception at the south island on my way back up north and during the luminate festival.

i´m also happy to provide the mechanical history including the wof – inspection protocoll made in november.

feel free to call me if you have any questions or send me an email – english and german are possible languages

at gumtree are just 12 pics possible but if you would like to see more of her you can have a look at http://tinyurl.com/6odbrcn

you can also see the gumtree – ad here: http://tinyurl.com/7mshymj

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Seasonal Jobs in New Zealand

Kia ora,

Welcome to Seasonal Jobs in New Zealand
This seasonal work website has compliled many job and employment opportunities from all over New Zealand and from many industries, like fruit picking and hospitality
just to name a few. We have jobs in great popular locations and resort towns around New Zealand like Queenstown, Wanaka, Auckland, Milford Sound, Franz Joseph, Akaroa, Te Anau, Blenheim, Marlborough, Kaikoura, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Coromandel and more…

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WELLINGTON enamp; KAPITI COAST

.: Kapiti Coast
Barnacles Seaside Inn – 3 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast +64 (0)4 902 5856

Otaki Oasis Backpackers – 33 Rahui Road, Otaki. Kapiti Coast +64 (0)6 364 6860

Paekakariki Backpackers – 11 Wellington Road, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast +64 (0)4 902 5967

.: The Wairarapa
Empire Lodge – 94 Queen Street, Masterton +64 (0)6 377 1902

Hikers Haven – 256 Main St, Greytown +64 (0)6 304 8044

Kate’s Place – 7 Cologne Street, Martinborough +64 (0)6 306 9935

.: Wellington
Beethoven House – 89 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington +64 (0)4 939 4678

Downtown Backpackers – 1 Bunny Street, Wellington +64 (0)4 473 8482

Lodge in the City – 152 Taranaki Street, Wellington +64 (0)4 385 8560

Maple Lodge – 52 Ellice Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington +64 (0)4 385 3771

Rosemere Backpackers – 6 MacDonald Crescent (off Dixon Street), Wellington +64 (0)4 384 3041

Stillwater Lodge – 34 Mana Esplanade, Mana, SH1, Wellington +64 (0)4 233 6628

The Cambridge Hotel – Corner Cambridge Terrace and Alpha St, Wellington +64 (0)4 385 8829

Webb Street Backpackers – 72 Webb Street, Wellington +64 (0)4 8033 237

Wellywood Backpackers – 58 Tory Street Wellington +64 (0)4 381 3899

Worldwide Backpackers – 291 The Terrace, Wellington +64 (0)4 802 5590

.: Other Areas
Fantail Hostel – 592 Fergusson Drive, Trentham, Upper Hutt +64 (0)4 528 3222

Glenross Lodge Backpackers – Route 52, Rakaunui, Pongaroa, RD3, Eketahuna +64 (0)6 376 7288

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January 24, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

TARANAKI, WANGANUI-MANAWATU

.: Manawatu
Grandma’s Place – 146 Grey Street, Palmerston North +64 (0)6 358 6928

Pepper Tree Hostel – 121 Grey Street, Palmerston North +64 (0)6 355 4054

River Valley Lodge – RD2, Taihape, Manawatu +64 (0)6 388 1444

Skylark Lodge – 28 Onslow Street East, Ohingaiti, Manawatu +64 (0)6 322 9868

The Stockmans Lodge – 9 Dixon Way, Taihape, Manawatu +64 (0)6 388 1584

.: New Plymouth
Sunflower Lodge – 33 Timandra Street, New Plymouth +64 (0)6 759 0050

.: Taranaki
EcoInn – 671 Kent Road, RD1, New Plymouth, Taranaki +64 (0)6 752 2765

Palm House Backpackers – 1 Reanga Street, Mokau, Taranaki +64 (0)6 752 9081

Seaspray House – 13 Weymouth Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki +64 (0)6 759 8934

Shoestring Backpackers – 48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki +64 (0)6 758 0404

Taranaki Accommodation Lodge – 7 Romeo Street, Stratford, Taranaki +64 (0)6 765 5444

The Missing Leg Backpackers – 1082 Junction Road, Egmont Village, New Plymouth, Taranaki +64 (0)6 752 2570

Wave Haven Backpackers – 1518 Main Road, Oakura, Taranaki +64 (0)6 752 7800

.: Wanganui
Anndion Lodge – 143 Anzac Parade, Wanganui +64 (0)6 343 3593

Tamara Backpackers Lodge – 24 Somme Parade, Wanganui +64 (0)6 347 6300

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park – 460 Somme Parade, Wanganui +64 (0)6 343 8402

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January 24, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

FIORDLAND, SOUTHLAND, CATLINS

.: Fiordland (Milford Doubtful Sounds)
Barnyard Backpackers – 80 Mount York Road, Rainbow, Lake Te Anau +64 (0)3 249 8006

Freestone Backpackers – 40 Home Street, Lake Manapouri +64 (0)3 249 6893

Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn Backpackers – 68 Cathedral Drive, Lake Manapouri +64 (0)3 249 6652

Milford Sound Lodge – State Highway 94, Milford Sound +64 (0)3 249 8071

Possum Lodge – 13 Murrell Avenue, Lake Manapouri +64 (0)3 249 6623

Rosies Backpacker Homestay – 23 Tom Plato Drive, Lake Te Anau +64 (0)3 249 8431

Steamers Beach Backpackers – 1 Te Anau-Manapouri Road, Lake Te Anau +64 (0)3 249 7737

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers – 48 Lakefront Drive, Lake Te Anau +64 (0)3 249 7713

.: Invercargill
Kackling Kea Backpackers – 225 Tweed Street, Invercargill +64 (0)3 214 7950

Southern Comfort Backpackers – 30 Thomson Street, Invercargill +64 (0)3 218 3838

Tuatara Lodge – 30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill +64 (0)3 214 0954

.: Stewart Island
Michael’s House Hostel – 1 Golden Bay Rd, Oban, Stewart Island +64 (0)3 219 1425

Stewart Island Backpackers – Ayr Street, Oban, Stewart Island +64 (0)3 219 1114

The View – Nichol Rd, Oban, Stewart Island +64 (0)3 219 1328

.: The Catlins
3 Bears’ House – Pounawea, North Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8293

Blowhole Backpackers – 24 Main Road, Owaka, North Catlins +64 (0)3 412 8111

Curio Bay Accommodation – 501 Curio Bay Road, RD1 Tokanui, South Catlins +64 (0)3 246 8797

Fernlea Backpackers – Moana Street, Kaka Point, Catlins +64 (0)3 412 8834

Hill Top Backpackers – 77 Tahakopa Valley Road, Papatowai, Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8028

Nadir Outpost – Slope Point, South Catlins +64 (0)3 246 8544

Slope Point Backpackers – 164 Slope Point Road
RD 1
Tokanui
Southland
+64 (0)3 246 8420

Surat Bay Lodge – Newhaven RD1, Owaka, Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8099

The Falls Backpackers – Purukaunui Falls Road, RD2, Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8724

The Split Level Backpackers – 10 Waikawa Road, Owaka, The Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8304

Thomas’s Catlins Lodge Holiday Park – Cnr Clark Ryley Street, Owaka, North Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8333

Waikawa Holiday Lodge – Niagara-Waikawa Road, South Catlins +64 (0)3 246 8552

Woodstock Lodge – 348 Catlins Valley Road, Catlins +64 (0)3 415 8583

Wright’s Mill Lodge – 865 Tahakopa Valley Rd, RD2 Owaka, Catlins +64 (0)3 487 9445

.: Other Areas
Borland Lodge – Blackmount, RD2, Monowai +64 (0)3 225 5464

Dustez Bak Paka’s – 15 Colac Bay Road, Colac Bay, RD1, Riverton +64 (0)3 234 8399

Harbison Backpackers – 5 Harbison Street, Otautau +64 (0)3 225 8715

Shooters Backpackers – 73 Main Street, Tuatapere +64 (0)3 226 6250

The Globe Bar Backpackers – 144 Palmerston Street, Riverton +64 (0)3 234 8527

The Old Fire-Station Backpackers – 19 Hokonui Drive, Gore +64 (0)3 208 1925

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January 24, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

LAKE TAUPO enamp; CENTRAL PLATEAU

.: Lake Taupo
Go Global Backpackers – Cnr Tongariro Tuwharetoa Streets, Taupo +64 (0)7 377 0044

Rainbow Lodge – 99 Titiraupenga Street, Taupo +64 (0)7 378 5754

Silver Fern Lodge – Cnr Kaimanawa Tamamutu Streets, Taupo +64 (0)7 377 4929

Sunset Lodge – 27 Tremaine Avenue, Two Mile Bay, Taupo +64 (0)7 378 5962

.: Tongariro National Park (Mt Ruapehu)
Adventure Lodge Motel – Carroll Street, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2991

Alpine Motel Backpackers – 7 Miro Street, Ohakune +64 (0)6 385 8758

Forest Lodge – Cnr Omaki Ohorere Roads, Owhango +64 (0)7 895 4773

Howard’s Lodge – 11-13 Carroll Street, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2827

National Park Backpackers – Finlay Street, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2870

Plateau Lodge – Carroll Street, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2993

Pukenui Lodge – 1 Millar Street, Cnr State Highway 4, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2882

Raetihi International Airport and Backpackers – 36 Seddon Street, Raetihi +64 (0)6 385 3123

Rimu Park Lodge – 27 Rimu Street, Ohakune +64 (0)6 385 9023

Ski Haus – Cnr Carroll McKenzie Streets, National Park Village +64 (0)7 892 2854

The Hobbit Motor Lodge – Cnr Goldfinch Wye Streets, Ohakune +64 (0)6 385 8248

.: Turangi
Club Habitat Holiday Park Backpackers – 25 Ohuanga Road, Turangi +64 (0)7 386 7492

Extreme Backpackers – 26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi +64 (0)7 386 8949

Samurai Lodge – 41 Iwiheke Place, Turangi +64 (0)7 386 8979

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January 24, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

DUNEDIN enamp; COASTAL OTAGO

.: Dunedin Otago Peninsula
Arden Central BB Homestay – 36 Arden Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 473 8860

Asylum Lodge – 36 Russell Road, Seacliff +64 (0)3 465 8123

Billy Browns – 423 Aramoana Road, Hamilton Bay, Port Chalmers +64 (0)3 472 8323

Bus-Stop Backpackers – 252 Harington Point Road, Portobello, Otago Peninsula +64 (0)3 478 0330

Chalet Backpackers – 296 High Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 479 2075

Dunedin Central Backpackers – 243 Moray Place, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 9985

Elm Lodge – 74 Elm Row, Dunedin +64 (0)3 474 1872

Elm Too Women’s Hostel – 54 Arthur Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 474 1872

Hilltop on High Street – 433 High Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 1053

Hogwartz Backpacker Hostel – 277 Rattray Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 474 1487

Kiwi’s Nest – 597 George Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 471 9540

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Downtown Dunedin Backpackers – 27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 3160

Manor House Backpackers – 28 Manor Place, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 0484

McFarmer’s Backpackers – 774 Portobello Road, Portobello, Otago Peninsula +64 (0)3 478 0389

Next Stop Backpackers – 2 View Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 0447

On Top Backpackers – 12 Filleul Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 6121

Pennys Backpackers – 6 Stafford Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 6027

Ramsay Lodge Backpackers – 60 Stafford Street, Dunedin +64 (0)3 477 6313

Villa Rustica – 21 William Street, Careys Bay, Port Chalmers +64 (0)3 472 7362

.: North Otago
Chillawhile Backpackers – 1 Frome Street, North End, Roberts Park, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 437 0168

Empire Hotel Backpackers – 13 Thames Street, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 434 3446

Glenmac Farm Hostel – Gards Road, Kurow, North Otago +64 (0)3 436 0200

Merino Backpackers – Broken Hut Road, Omarama, North Otago +64 (0)3 438 9820

Old Bones Backpackers – 468 Beach Road, Kakanui, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 434 8115

Olive Grove Lodge – SH1, Waianakarua, south of Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 439 5830

Otematata Country Inn – 11-12 Rata Drive, Otematata, North Otago +64 (0)3 438 7797

Red Kettle YHA – Cnr Cross Reed Streets, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 434 5008

Swaggers Backpackers – 25 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 434 9999

The Hall-Coastal Backpackers – 1050 Waianakarua Road, All Day Bay, Oamaru, North Otago +64 (0)3 439 5411

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January 23, 2012 in Accommodation Deals by @PICKAPICKER

EAST CAPE enamp; HAWKES BAY

.: Hastings
A1 Backpackers – 122 Stortford Street, St Leonards, Hastings +64 (0)6 873 4285

AJ’s Backpackers Lodge – 405 Southland Road, Hastings +64 (0)6 878 2302

Hastings Backpackers Hostel – 505 Lyndon Road East, Hastings +64 (0)6 876 5888

Siesta Backpackers – 911 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings +64 (0)6 870 8112

Sleeping Giant backpackers – 109 Davis Street, Hastings +64 (0)6 878 5393

Travellers Lodge – 608 St. Aubyn Street West, Hastings +64 (0)6 878 7108

.: Napier
Andy’s Backpackers – 259 Marine Parade, Napier +64 (0)6 835 5575

Aqua Lodge – 53 Nelson Crescent, Napier +64 (0)6 835 4523

Archie’s Bunker – 14 Herschell Street, Napier +64 (0)6 833 7990

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers – 48 Emerson Street, Napier +64 (0)6 835 2059

Napier Prison Backpackers – 55 Coote Road, Napier +64 (0)6 835 9933

Stables Lodge Backpackers – 370 Hastings Street, Napier +64 (0)6 835 6242

The Waterfront Lodge – 217 Marine Parade, Napier +64 (0)6 835 3429

Toad Hall Backpackers – Cnr Shakespeare Road Brewster Street, Napier +64 (0)6 835 5555

Wallys Backpackers – 7 Cathedral Lane, Napier +64 (0)6 833 7930

.: Other Areas
Brians Place – 21 Potae Street, Tokomaruy Bay +64 (0)6 864 5870

Bushdale Farm Backpackers – 438 Cricklewood Road, RD1, Wairoa +64 (0)6 838 6453

Eastender Backpackers – 836 Rangitukia Road, Tikitiki +64 (0)6 864 3820

Lochlea Farmstay – 344 Lake Road (off Porongahau Road), Wanstead, Waipukurau +64 (0)6 855 4816

Mels Place – Onepoto Beach Road, Hicks Bay +64 (0)6 864 4694

Sharika Farmstay By The Beach – Mac Auley Lane, Porangahau, Central Hawkes Bay +64 (0)6 8555 272

The Flying Nun Backpackers – 147 Roebuck Road, Gisborne +64 (0)6 868 0461

YHA Gisborne – 32 Harris St, Gisborne +64 (0)6 867 3269

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QUEENSTOWN, WANAKA enamp; OTAGO

.: Arrowtown Glenorchy
Glenorchy Backpackers Retreat – Cnr Argyll Mull Streets, Glenorchy +64 (0)3 442 9902

Poplar Lodge – 4 Merioneth Street, Arrowtown +64 (0)3 442 1466

Riverdown Guesthouse – 7 Bedford Street, Arrowtown +64 (0)3 409 8499

.: Queenstown
Alpine Lodge – 13 Gorge Road, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 7220

Aspen Lodge – 11 Gorge Road,
Queenstown + 64 (0)3 442 96 71

Black Sheep Backpackers – 13 Frankton Rd, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 7289

Bumbles Backpackers – 2 Brunswick Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 6298

Bungi Backpackers – 15 Sydney Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 8725

Butterfli Lodge – 62 Thompson St, Queenstown
+64 (0)3 442 6367

Deco Backpackers – 52 Man Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 7384

Escape Backpackers – 34 Shotover Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 441 2344

Hippo Lodge – 4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 5785

Resort Lodge Backpackers – 6 Henry Street,
Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 4970

Scallywags Traveller’s Guesthouse – 27 Lomond Crescent, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 7083

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers – 39 Robins Road,
Queenstown 64 (03) 442 5494

The Last Resort – 6 Memorial Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 4320

Thomas’ Hotel Backpackers – 50 Beach Street, Queenstown +64 (0)3 442 7180

.: Wanaka
Holly’s Backpackers – 71 Upton Street, Wanaka +64 (0)3 443 8187

Matterhorn South Lodge – 56 Brownston Street, Wanaka +64 (0)3 443 1119

Mountain View Backpackers – 7 Russell Street, Wanaka +64 (0)3 443 9010

Wanaka Bakpaka – 117 Lakeside Road, Wanaka +64 (0)3 443 7837

YHA Wanaka – 181 Upton Street, Wanaka +64 (0)3 443 7405

.: Other Areas
Alexandra Backpackers – 10 Skird Street, Alexandra +64 (0)3 448 7170

Blind Billys Holiday Camp Backpackers – 28 Mold Street, Middlemarch +64 (0)3 464 3355

Criterion Club Hotel – 7-9 Tarbert Street, Alexandra +64 (0)3 448 7204

Dunrock Orchard Cottage – 4473 Roxburgh-Ettrick Road, Dumbarton, Roxburgh +64 (0)3 4468 134

Happy Inn Backpackers – 11 Shakespeare Street, Milton +64 (0)3 417 4161

Oban House Backpackers – 1 Oban Street, Lawrence +64 (0)3 485 9259

Old Po Backpackers – 11 Pery Street, Ranfurly +64 (0)3 444 9588

Ophir Lodge Backpackers – Macdonald Street, Ophir +64 (0)3 447 4256

The Commercial Backpackers – 106 Scotland Street, Roxburgh +64 (0)3 446 8160

Villa Rose Backpackers – 79 Scotland Street, Roxburgh +64 (0)3 446 8761

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ROTORUA enamp; BAY OF PLENTY

.: Rotorua
Crank Backpackers – 1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua +64 (0)7 348 0852 or freephone 0508 224466

Funky Green Voyager – 4 Union Street, Rotorua +64 (0)7 346 1754

Lyons Lake Stay – 8 Okareka Loop Road, Rotorua +64 (0)7 362 8790

Rotorua Central Backpackers – 1076 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua +64 (0)7 349 3285

Spa Lodge – 1221 Amohau St, Rotorua +64 (0)7 348 3486

Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park Backpackers – 14 Okona Cres,Ngongotaha,Rotorua +64 (0)7 357 5255

.: Tauranga Mount Maunganui
Apple Tree Cottage – 47 Maxwell Road, Tauranga +64 (0)7 576 7404

Just the Ducks Nuts – 6 Vale Street, Tauranga +64 (0)7 576 1366

Loft 109 – 8/109 Devonport Road, Tauranga +64 (0)7 579 5638

Mount Backpackers – 87 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui +64 (0)7 575 0860

Seagulls Guesthouse – 12 Hinau Street, Mount Maunganui +64 (0)7 574 2099

Tauranga Central Backpackers – Cnr Harrington Willow Streets, Tauranga +64 (0)7 571 6222

.: Other Areas
Central Oasis Backpackers – 30 King St, Opotiki +64 (0)7 315 5165

Colannade Cottage – 122 Work Rd, Aongatete, RD2 Katikati +64 (0)7 552 0902

Hunters Bar Backpackers – Cnr Church King Streets, Opotiki +64 (0)7 315 5760

Karibu Backpackers – 13 Landing Road, Whakatane +64 (0)7 307 8276

Kingfisher Backpackers – 122a Work Road, Aongatete, Katikati +64 (0)7 552 0388

Lloyds Lodge – 10 Domain Road, Whakatane +64 (0)7 307 8005

Opotiki Beach House – Appleton Road, Waiotahi, Opotiki +64 (0)7 315 5117

Our Little Paradise Farmstay – 378 Whara Whara Road, RD2, Katikati +64 (0)7 549 0978

Riverside Homestay – 169 Bridge Street, Opotiki +64 (0)21 0288 6078

Ultimate Kiwi Xperience Backpackers – 3666 Waioeka Road, Waioeka Gorge, Opotiki +64 (0)7 315 5553

Waihi Beach Backpackers – 8 Scarborough Road, Waihi Beach +64 (0)7 863 4947

Wanderlust Backpackers – 5 Main Road, Katikati +64 (0)7 549 5102

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WEST COAST enamp; THE GLACIERS

.: Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Inn – 39 Sullivans Road, Fox Glacier +64 (0)3 751 0022

Ivory Towers – Sullivans Road, Fox Glacier +64 (0)3 751 0838

.: Franz Josef Glacier
Glow Worm Cottages – 27 Cron Street, Franz Josef +64 (0)3 752 0172

Montrose Backpackers – 9 Cron Street, Franz Josef 0800 666876

Rainforest Retreat – Cron Street, Franz Josef +64 (0)3 752 0220

.: Greymouth
Duke Backpackers – 27 Guiness Street, Greymouth +64 (0)3 768 9470

Global Village – 42-54 Cowper Street, Greymouth +64 (0)3 768 7272

Neptunes International Backpackers – 43 Gresson Street, Greymouth +64 (0)3 768 4425

Revington’s Hotel – Tainui Street, Greymouth +64 (0)3 768 7055

The Hairy Lemon – 128-130 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth +64 (0)3 768 4022

.: Hokitika
Birdsong – 124 State Highway 6, Two Mile, Hokitika +64 (0)3 755 7179

Blue Spur Lodge – Clement Lead Road, Hokitika +64 (0)3 755 8445

Mountain Jade Backpackers – 41 Weld Street, Hokitika +64 (0)3 755 8007

Riverview Cabins – 154 Kaniere Road, Hokitika +64 (0)3 755 7440

Stumpers Bar Backpackers – 2 Weld Street, Hokitika +64 (0)3 755 6154

.: Other Areas
All Nations Hotel – Main Road, Barrytown +64 (0)3 731 1812

Berlins Lodgings – 1205 Lower Buller Gorge, Berlins, Inangahua Junction +64 (0)3 789 0295

Innwood Farm Backpackers – Inwoods Road, Inangahua Junction +64 (0)3 789 0205

Kotuku Lodge – The Strand, Okarito +64 (0)3 753 4330

Punakaiki Beach Hostel – 4 Webb Street, Punakaiki +64 (0)3 731 1852

Pyramid Farm Hostel – Coast Road, Charleston +64 (0)3 789 8487

Robyn’s Nest Hostel – Cnr Pakington Romily Streets, Westport +64 (0)3 789 6565

Rongo – 130 Waverley Street, Karamea +64 (0)3 782 6667

Royal Hostel – The Strand, Okarito +64 (0)3 753 4080

Swaines – Inangahua Landing Bridge, Highway 69, Inangahua Junction +64 (0)3 789 0226

The Lazy Cow Accommodation – 37 Waller Street, Murchison +64 (0)3 523 9451

The Old Church – Kakapotahi River, SH6, south of Ross +64 (0)3 755 4000

The Old Nurses Home – 104 Shiel Street, Reefton +64 (0)3 732 8881

The Old Slaughterhouse – Dean Creek, State Highway 67, Hector +64 (0)3 782 8333

Trip Inn – 72 Queen Street, Westport +64 (0)3 789 7367

Wilderness Accommodation – Pauareka Road, Haast +64 (0)3 750 0029

YHA Okarito – Palmerston St, Okarito +64 (0)3 753 4151

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CHRISTCHURCH enamp; CANTERBURY

.: Akaroa the Banks Peninsula
Bon Accord Backpackers – 57 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 7782

Chez La Mer Backpackers – 50 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 7024

Double Dutch – 32 Chorlton Road, Okains Bay, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 7229

Halfmoon Cottage – State Highway 75, Barry’s Bay, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 5050

Le Bons Bay Backpackers – 276 Main Road, Le Bons Bay, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 8582

Little River Campground – Okuti Valley, Banks Peninsula +64 (0)3 382 6334

Onuku Farm Hostel – 89 Hamiltons Road, Akaroa +64 (0)3 304 7066

.: Christchurch
Around-the-World Backpackers – 314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch +64 (0)3 365 4363

At the right place – 85 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch +64 (0)3 366 1633

Avon City Backpackers – 563 Worcester Street, Christchurch +64 (0)3 981 5878

Canterbury House Backpackers – 257 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch +64 (0)3 377 8108

Chester Street Backpackers – 148 Chester Street East, Christchurch +64 (0)3 377 1897

Foley Towers – 208 Kilmore St, Christchurch +64 (0)3 366 9720

Mackenzie’s Backpackers – 51 Pages Road, Wainoni, Christchurch +64 (0)3 389 9014

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel – 70 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch +64 (0)3 377 7931

Tranquil Lodge – 440 Manchester Street, St Albans, Christchurch +64 (0)3 366 6500

Vagabond Backpackers – 232 Worcester Street, Christchurch +64 (0)3 379 9677

.: Kaikoura
Adelphi Lodge (Sir Cedrics) – 26 West End, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5141

Albatross Backpacker Inn – 1 Torquay Street, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 6090

Bad Jelly Backpackers – 11 Churchill Street, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5538

Cray Cottage – 190 Esplanade, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5152

Dolphin Lodge – 15 Deal Street, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5842

Dusky Lodge – 67 Beach Road, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5959

Lyell Creek Lodge – 193 Beach Road, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 6277

Sleepy Whale Lodge Backpackers – 86 West End, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 7014

Sunrise Lodge – 74 Beach Road, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 7444

The Lazy Shag – 37 Beach Road, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 6662

Top Spot Backpackers – 22 Deal Street, Kaikoura +64 (0)3 319 5540

.: Methven
Alpenhorn Chalet – 44 Allen Street, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8779

Backpacker Heaven, Snow Den Lodge – 1 Bank St, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8999

Kowhai House Backpackers – 17 McMillan Street, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8887

Mt Hutt Bunkhouse – 8 Lampard Street, Mt Hutt Village, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8894

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge – 11 Alford Street, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8621

Redwood Lodge – 3 Wayne Place, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8964

Skiwi House – 30 Chapman Street, Mt Hutt Village, Methven +64 (0)3 302 8772

.: Other Areas
1873 Wanderer Backpackers – 24 Evans Street, Timaru +64 (0)3 688 8795

Hanmer Backpackers – 41 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs +64 (0)3 315 7196

Le Gite Backpackers – 3 Devon Street, Hanmer Springs +64 (0)3 315 5111

Mountain Chalet Motel Backpackers – Wairepo Road, Twizel +64 (0)3 435 0785

Mountain House – Main Road, Arthurs Pass National Park +64 (0)3 318 9258

Nana’s Backpackers – State Highway 8, Albury, Canterbury +64 (0)3 685 5910

Old Bank Bar Backpackers – 232 Stafford Street, Timaru +64 (0)3 684 4392

Rata Lodge Backpackers – State Highway 73, Otira, Arthurs Pass National Park +64 (0)3 738 2822

Rawhiti Backpackers – 27 Hewlings Street, Geraldine +64 (0)3 693 8252

Simply Rustic, Bendrose Station – State Highway 8, Twizel +64 (0)3 435 0426

Smylies Accommodation – Main Rd, Springfield +64 (0)3 318 4740

Tailor-Made-Tekapo Backpackers – 9-11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo +64 (0)3 680 6700

Toru Toru Wha Backpackers – 334 Stafford Street, Timaru +64 (0)3 684 4729

Waipara Sleepers – 12 Glenmark Drive, Waipara +64 (0)3 314 6003

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WAIKATO enamp; WAITOMO

.: Hamilton
Colts ‘n’ Fillies Backpackers – 37 Smith Road, Hamilton +64 (0)7 825 9809

Eagles Nest Backpackers – 937 Victoria Street, Hamilton +64 (0)7 838 2704

J’s Backpackers – 8 Grey Street, Hamilton +64 (0)7 856 8934

.: Raglan
Belindsay’s Accommmodation – 28 Wallis Street, Raglan +64 (0)7 825 6592

Karioi Lodge Backpackers – 5b Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan +64 (0)7 825 7873

Raglan Backpackers Waterfront Lodge – 6 Wi Neera Street, Raglan +64 (0)7 825 0515

.: Waitomo
Juno Hall Backpackers – 600 Waitomo Caves Road, RD5, Waitomo Caves +64 (0)7 878 7649

Oto-Kiwi Lodge – 1 Sangro Crescent, Otorohanga +64 (0)7 873 6022

Rap Raft n Rock Backpackers – 95 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves +64 (0)7 873 9149

.: Other Areas
Casara Mesa Backpackers – Mangarino Road, Te Kuiti +64 (0)7 878 6697

Castle Rock Adventure Lodge – 1250 Owairaka Valley Road, Wharepapa South, RD7, Te Awamutu +64 (0)7 872 2509

Ewe Dream’Inn – 2458 State Highway 22, RD5, Glen Murray +64 (0)9 2333 144

Shekinah Backpackers – 122 Punga Punga Road, Pukekawa +64 (0)9 233 4464

Waikatoa Surf Lodge – 8 Centreway Road, Port Waikato +64 (0)9 232 9961

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NELSON enamp; ABEL TASMAN (48)

.: Abel Tasman National Park
Kanuka Ridge Lodge – Moss Road, Marahau, RD2, Abel Tasman +64 (0)3 527 8435

.: Golden Bay
Annie’s Nirvana Lodge – 25 Motupipi Street, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 8766

Barefoot Backpackers – 114 Commercial Street, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 7005

Getaway Backpackers – 28 Motupipi Street, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 6261

Kiwiana – 73 Motupipi Street, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 7676

River Inn Backpackers – Waitapu Road, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 9425

Shambhala – RD2, Onekaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 8463

Somerset House – Gibbs Road, Collingwood, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 524 8624

Telegraph Hotel – 2 Motupipi Street, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 9445

The Gazebo Backpackers – 7 Hiawatha Lane, Takaka, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 7055

The Innlet – Main Road, Pakawau, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 524 8040

The Nook – 678 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara, Golden Bay +64 (0)3 525 8501

.: Motueka
Bakers Lodge – 4 Poole Street, Motueka +64 (0)3 528 0102

Happy Apple Backpackers – 500 High Street, Motueka +64 (0)3 528 8652

Hat Trick Lodge Backpackers – 25 Wallace Street, Motueka +64 (0)3 528 5353

Motueka Backpackers – 200 High Street, Motueka +64 (0)3 528 7581

The Laughing Kiwi – 310 High Street, Motueka +64 (0)3 528 9229

White Elephant Backpackers – 55 Whakarewa Street, Motueka
+64 (0)3 528 6208

.: Nelson
Accents on the Park – 335 Trafalgar Square, Nelson +64 (0)3 548 4335

Almond House – 63 Grove St,
Nelson (03)545-6455

Beach Hostel – 25 Muritai St,
Nelson (03)548-6817

Bumbles Backpackers – 8 Bridge St,
Nelson (03)548-2771

Footprints by the Sea – 31 Beach Rd,
Tahuna Beach,
Nelson (03)546-5441

Honey Suckle House – 125 Tasman St,
Nelson (03)548-7576

Neudorf’s Gingerbread House – 42 Westbrook Terrace, Nelson +64 (0)3 543 2472

Paradiso – 42 Weka St,
Nelson (03)546-6703

Shortbread Cottage – 33 Trafalgar St,
‘The Wood’,
Nelson.
(03)546-6681

The Bug – 226 Vanguard Street, Nelson +64 (0)3 539 4227

The Green Monkey – 129 Milton St,
Nelson (03) 545-7421

Trampers Rest – 31 Alton St,
Nelson (03)545-7477

Welcome House – 108A Parkers Rd,
Tahunanui,
Nelson (03)548-5462

.: Other Areas
Alpine Lodge – Main Road, St. Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park +64 (0)3 521 1869

Hu Ha Bikepackers – State Highway 6, RD2, Glenhope +64 (0)3 548 2707

The Yellow House Travellers Lodge – St. Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park +64 (0)3 521 1887

Tipi Stay – Upper Moutere Highway, RD2, Upper Moutere +64 (0)3 543 2119

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AUCKLAND enamp; HAURAKI GULF

.: Central Auckland
K Road City Travellers – 146 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland +64 (0)9 377 6027

Surf n Snow Backpackers – Cnr Victoria Albert Streets, Central Auckland +64 (0)9 363 8889

Verandahs – 6 Hopetoun Street, Central Auckland +64 (0)9 360 4180

.: Mount Eden, Grafton Epsom
Georgia Parkside Backpackers Lodge – 189 Park Road, Grafton +64 (0)9 309 8999

.: Parnell
Auckland International Backpackers – 2 Churton Street, Parnell, Auckland +64 (0)9 358 4584

City Garden Lodge – 25 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland +64 (0)9 302 0880

Lantana Lodge – 60 St. Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland +64 (0)9 373 4546

.: Ponsonby
Ponsonby Backpackers – 2 Franklin Road, Ponsonby +64 (0)9 360 1311

The Brown Kiwi Travellers Hostel – 7 Prosford Street Ponsonby +64 (0)9 378 0191

The Red Monkey Travellers’ Lodge – 49 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland +64 (0)9 360 7977

Uenuku Lodge – 217 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland +64 (0)9 378 8990

.: Waiheke Island
Hekerua Lodge – 11 Hekerua Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island +64 (0)9 372 8990

Kina Backpackers – 419 Seaview Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island +64 (0)9 372 8971

.: Great Barrier Island
Crossroads Backpackers Lodge – 1 Blind Bay Road, Claris RD1, Great Barrier Island +64 (0)9 429 0889

Medlands Beach Backpackers – Mason Road, Medlands, Great Barrier Island +64 (0)9 429 0320

Pohutukawa Lodge – 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island +64 (0)9 4290 211

Stray Possum Lodge – 64 Cape Barrier Rd, Great Barrier Island +64 (0)9 429 0109

.: Other Auckland Areas
Mahurangi Backpackers – 11 Wickens Place, Warkworth, Greater Auckland +64 (0)9 425 7513

Malolo House Backpackers – 110 Commercial Road, Helensville, Greater Auckland +64 (0)9 420 7262

Marco Polo Backpackers – 2d Hammond Avenue, Hatfields Beach, Orewa North +64 (0)9 426 8455

Piha Beachstay – 38 Glenesk Road, Piha, Greater Auckland +64 (0)9 812 8381

Piha Surf Backpackers Accommodation – 122 Seaview Road, Piha Beach +64 (0)9 812 8723

Pillows Travellers Lodge – Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa Beach, Greater Auckland +64 (0)9 426 6338

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NORTHLAND enamp; BAY OF ISLANDS

.: Bay of Islands
Aranga Backpackers – KeriKeri Road, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 407 9326

Bay Adventurer Apartments and Backpackers Lodge – 26-28 Kings Road, Paihia +64 (0)9 402 5162

Captain Bob’s Beachhouse – 44 Davis Crescent, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 8668

Centabay Lodge – 27 Selwyn Rd, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 7466

Hideaway Lodge – Wiroa Road, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 407 9773

Hone Heke Lodge – 65 Hone Heke Road, Keri Keri, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 407 8170

Kerikeri Farm Hostel – State Highway 10, RD3, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 407 6989

Kororareka Lodge – 22 Oneroa Road, Russell, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 403 8494

Mayfair Lodge Backpackers – 7 Puketona Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 7471

Peppertree Lodge – 15 Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 6122

Pickled Parrot – Grey’s Lane, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 6222

Pukeko Cottage Backpackers – 14 Brind Road, Russell, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 403 8498

Saltwater Lodge – 14 Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 7075

Sheltered Waters Backpackers – 18 Florance Ave, Russell, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 403 8818

The Mousetrap – 11 Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 402 8182

Wainui Lodge – 92d Te Wahapu Road, RD1, Russell, Bay of Islands +64 (0)9 403 8278

.: Whangarei
Bunkdown Lodge – 23 Otaika Rd, Whangarei, Northland +64 (0)9 438 8886

Little Earth Lodge – 85 Abbey Caves Road, Whangarei, Northland +64 (0)9 430 6562

Piano Hill Farm – SH1, Whangarei, Northland +64 (0)9 433 7090

The Mural Backpackers – 90 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland +64 (0)9 459 7070

Whangarei Falls Backpackers – Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie, Whangarei, Northland +64 (0)9 437 0609

.: Other Areas
Coastal Cow Backpackers – 299 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads, Northland +64 (0)9 431 5246

Dargaville Holiday Park – 10 Onslow Street, Dargaville, Northland +64 (0)9 439 8296

Endless Summer Lodge – 245 Foreshore Road, Ahipara, Northland +64 (0)9 409 4181

Farm Backpackers – 216 Lamb Road, Pukenui, Northland +64 (0)9 409 7863

Globetrekkers Backpackers – 281 State Highway 12, Opononi, Hokianga, Northland
+64 (0)9 405 8183

Greenhouse Backpackers – 13 Portland Street, Dargaville, Northland +64 (0)9 439 6342

Kahoe Farms Hostel – State Highway 10, RD2, Kaeo, Northland +64 (0)9 405 1804

Kaihu Farm Backpackers – 3344 SH 12 Kaihu, RD 6 Dargaville, Northland +64 (0)9 439 4004

MainStreet Lodge – 235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, Northland +64 (0)9 408 1275

North Wind Lodge Backpackers – 88 Otaipango Road, Henderson Bay, RD 4, Kaitaia +64 (0)9 409 8515

Okopako Lodge Farm Hostel – 140 Mountain Road, Opononi, Northland +64 (0)9 405 8815

Old Oak Backpackers – 66 Waterfront Road, Mangouni, Northland +64 (0)9 406 0665

Pukenui Lodge Hostel – SH1 Wharf Rd, Pukenui, Northland +64 (0)9 409 8837

Pukepoto Lodge – 152a Kowhitikaru Road, Panguru, North Hokianga, Northland +64 (0)9 409 5540

Sunseeker Lodge – Old Hospital Road, Whangaroa, Northland +64 (0)9 405 0496

The Farm – 3632 Russell Rd, Tutaematai, Whangaruru, RD4, Hikurangi +64 (0)9 433 6894

The Hunky Dory – 29 Kelly Street, Baylys Beach, Northland +64 (0)9 439 0922

The Rusty Anchor Backpackers – 1 Tokerau Beach Rd, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula, Northland 0800 787892

The Tree House Backpackers Lodge – 168 West Coast Road, RD1 Kohukohu, Hokianga,
Northland
+64 (0)9 405 5855

Travellers Lodge Ruawai – 64 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai, Northland +64 (0)9 439 2283

Wagener Backpackers Holiday Park – Houhora Heads, RD4 Kaitaia, Northland +64 (0)9 409 8564

Waipu Wanderers Backpackers – 25 St. Mary’s Road, Waipu, Northland +64 (0)9 432 0532

Waitaki Landing – Far North Road, Waitaki Landing, Cape Reinga, Northland +64 (0)9 409 7508

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January 5, 2012 in Accommodation Deals, NZ Jobs by @PICKAPICKER

Concrete workers – Christchurch

To apply please call River Keenan on (03) 377 6656

* MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY
* LONG TERM WORK
* GREAT MONEY

Concrete Workers
We are seeking people with a good track record within the civil industry for the Christchurch rebuild. To be successful you must have, experience in

* Pre/cast, Steel tying, Boxing
* Class 2 licence desirable.
* Ability to work fast.
* Punctual
* Reliable

The opportunity for progression is high and there is a steady stream of work for the right people.

If you are relocating to Christchurch you must have accommodation, however there are will be permanent placements available within the industry, so now is a good time to make a move to Christchurch and set yourself up for future work.

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December 13, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Advice, info, buy & sell, Looking for, Recommended by @PICKAPICKER

BackPack Nelson – your place to stay!

Welcome to the BackpackNelson website (run by a large Group of Backpacker operators in the Nelson Tasman region). Nelson Tasman with it’s great weather, awesome scenery and lively, happening feel is a good place to stay for awhile.

CLICK HERE here for more information on activities to do in Nelson Tasman. Check our HOT DEALS too!!

Nelson has been crowned the sunniest place in New Zealand for 2009 and a close second in 2010, so come to the Sunshine capital and enjoy our beautiful region!

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Some employers offer budget accommodation particularly orchards and farms. During the summer months a lot of the backpacker hostels prefer not to have seasonal workers staying (the hostels are busy looking after short-term travellers) but some are ok about it so just ask around. Staying in cabins and tenting at Holiday Parks is a good option. Or look in the newspapers under places to rent. You can just rent a room in a house with others or if there is a group of you you maybe able to rent a whole house.

If you are here in the off-season (May – Nov) then you will most likely be able to stay in a Backpacker Hostel and many will offer reasonable weekly rates (somewhere around $100 – $130 per week). A popular option for Backpackers is to work an afternoon shift for one of the fishing companies or in a cafe, stay in a hostel and do exchange cleaning work in the mornings to pay for accommodation. The only problem with this is that you can get extremely tired and end up not enjoying yourself at all (what are you travelling for again …?).

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November 18, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Looking for, Places to Stay by @PICKAPICKER

Archie’s Bunker Backpackers – Napier

PickaPicker welcomes Archies Bunker Backpackers!!

Archies Bunker Backpackers is a unique, unornamented Art Deco building offering quality 4 Star + budget accommodation right in the heart of the Napier CBD. A short distance from both the Information Center and the renowned Ocean Spa baths on the Napier Marine Parade.

Relax in one of 2 comfortable lounges, watch a DVD or play a game of pool or air hockey, pop outside and share a story over an evening drink on the BBQ deck.

Let us help you experience Hawkes Bay and enjoy the numerous sights and activities that it has to offer. We can organise Wine or Tasting tours that will take you to award winning wineries, the Cheese and Honey factories, olive groves and ice-cream parlours.

You can hire bikes and create your own tour of the Art Deco architecture, Port Ahuriri, wineries, beer & cider brewery, chocolate factory, sheepskin tannery, gardens and art galleries.

Archie’s is committed to ensuring that your stay in Napier is memorable for all the right reasons and will assist you in discovering the beauty and highlights of the surrounding countryside.

BE WARNED…”One Day is Not Enough!”

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November 13, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Advice, info, buy & sell, Looking for, Places to Stay by @PICKAPICKER

Waterfront Lodge & Backpackers – Napier

Napier’s Beachfront Backpackers Lodge – Accommodation from just $23 per night.

217 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
phone/fax: +64 6 835 3429 • info@napierbackpackers.co.nz

Clean & friendly budget accommodation. Centrally located on Marine Parade midway between the i-SITE and Marineland and an easy 5 minute walk from the city centre. Also within short walking distance to many of Napier’s other major attractions, including The National Aquarium, The Museum, The War Memorial Conference Centre, The Art Deco Centre & Ocean Spa – Napiers heated salt water spa baths.

The bus drop off point is an easy 90 seconds walk to our lodge / pickups / drop off are not a problem. Three major supermarkets are all within 3 minutes walk.

Across from the beach, Waterfront Lodge has wonderful sea views, with the sounds of the sea a relaxing way to fall asleep at night. Photograph the new days sunrise and enjoy our complimentary tea or coffee on the warm front veranda. Stroll, bike or jog along the new beachfront board-walk or simply sit and watch the world walk by….!
Waterfront lodge is a lovely colonial era building that survived the 1931 earthquake. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes this an ideal stopover base to chill out, relax and refresh.

Our intention is to provide fair value accommodation with a family atmosphere enabling both quiet retreat and enjoyable social interactions.

Quote from ‘Lonely Planet’… about Napier’s Marine Parade
“Lined with Norfolk pines and some fine old wooden buildings that survived the quake, Marine Parade has retained the air of an old-fashioned English seaside resort complete with pebble beach.”

We provide efficient & comfortable accommodation for the modern traveller and will ensure you enjoy your stay while visiting our beautiful Art Deco City. Tours can be arranged and booked by our friendly staff who take pride in ensuring you enjoy your stay.

Contact us to discover more…..Your hosts are Ashley and Jackie

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November 9, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Looking for, Places to Stay, Recommended by @PICKAPICKER

Wallys Backpackers – Napier

PickaPicker welcomes Wallys Backpackers in Napier

Located right in the heart of Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Wallys is the only inner city hostel to offer on-site secure off street parking and extensive outdoor living landscaped BBQ areas, perfect for enjoying long hot Hawke’s Bay evenings.

A restaurant standard kitchen / luxurious TV lounge / four internet access screens / super fast wi-fi covering the entire backpackers area.

Wally’s is perfect place for a long stay, suitable for familys, couples, or the lone backpacker. Situated in a quiet corner of the city, one minute walk from the centre of town & beach, a home away from home, Wallys Backpackers has all that you need.

Wally’s Backpackers facilities include:

Wi-Fi
Widescreen TV with (over 200 DVDs)
Extensive library of books
On-site laundry facilties
Assistance finding seasonal work
En-Suite twin and double bedrooms available
Private En-Suite Cottage for 4-8 people
And much much more…

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November 8, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Looking for, Places to Stay, Recommended by @PICKAPICKER

Toad Hall backpackers – Napier

If you are cruising down to Hawkes Bay, The Toad Hall Backpackers is a great place to stay.

Toad Hall Backpackers is a family owned and operated hostel.

Your hosts, Ruthie & Gareth invite you to relax in the large communal lounges, prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen and take in the view from Napier’s best kept secret – the roof terrace!

We have a variety of room types for your comfort.
Groups, including bands, families and corporate travellers should contact us directly for rooms and rates tailored to your specific needs.

Located on the edge of Napier’s city center for over 140 years, this historic building has played a significant role in the history of Napier and New Zealand. When you stay at Toad Hall Backpackers, enjoying Napier is easy!

Come and stay with us!

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October 18, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Looking for, Monthly Pick, Recommended by @PICKAPICKER

Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge

Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass is nestled in mountain beech forest, midway between Greymouth and Christchurch.

Discover wild nature in our spectacular mountain setting and experience life on our 2,400 hectare nature reserve and high country merino sheep station.

Walk from your room into a natural paradise of beech forest, tussock clearings, moss-lined streams and lakes.

The highlight of the Lodge is a daily programme of nature discovery activities.

On arrival we give you a copy of our current activities programme, maps and information on our walk network, forest and tussock nature trails. Forget your car for a couple of days and settle in and explore.

Our naturalist guides will help you learn about high country life and explore nature in this special place the first Maori visitors called “Te Ko Awa a Aniwaniwa – Valley of the Mother of the Rainbows.”.

You can also explore further afield in Arthur’s Pass National Park, Craigieburn Forest Park and Torlesse Conservation Park. Join a canoe trip in our safe, stable canoes on lovely Lake Pearson or Lake Sarah to look for Crested Grebe, Scaup, Paradise Ducks and other wetland birds.

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October 11, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Looking for, Recommended by pickapicker

Welcome to Portside Inn – Accommodation in Napier

Come and enjoy our friendly hospitality, overlooking the Iron Pot marina.

We are the only backpackers in Ahuriri, which is home to some of Napier’s best bars, cafes and restaurants.
Safe beaches, water sports and sailing are just minutes away.

Art Galleries, Antique shops, speciality food outlets and a wide range of other shops offer everything you need, right on your doorstep.

See you here!
Mark and Irene Howson

Check our website for more information.

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October 5, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Places to Stay, Recommended by pickapicker

Berkenhoff Lodge in Taupo

We are located in beautiful Taupo, New Zealand.

We offer beds and rooms for all who seek value for money budget accommodation in Taupo! Located on Scannell Street we have a fantastic crew of staff ready to make your stay in Taupo a fun and enjoyable one!

Come and see us at our bar for one of Taupo’s coldest cheapest beers! Warm up with friends, great food and a great atmosphere at out backpackers bar – The Chain Bar!

Want to skydive, bungy or jetboat? What ever activities tickle your fancy, you can book them here.

Overall, Berkenhoff Lodge offers an unbeatable blend of value for money and comfort and is undeniably the greatest portal for visitors to Taupo!

http://berkenhofflodge.co.nz/

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October 5, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Places to Stay, Recommended by pickapicker

Loft 109 in Tauranga

Loft 109 is the number one boutique backpacker / hostel in Tauranga. Just 30 beds cater for those that like a homely atmosphere, awesome staff complemented by a location that is second to none, the ideal starting point for your excursions around the Bay of Plenty…
We are just a 4 minute walk from the Tauranga Bus terminal and a 5 minute drive to famous Mt Maunganui. Walk across the road to the “Mini Market”, around the corner to the cinema, or just stroll down the road to find great cups of coffee, banks, restaurants and nightlife, come stay a while.
Our “women’s only” dorm with its own private balcony is a real treat, along with the reading balcony overlooking the beautiful Tauranga Harbour.
Group bookings are welcome.
Your hosts Sue & John Howard… promise “a great stay in Tauranga”

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October 5, 2011 in Accommodation Deals, Places to Stay, Recommended by pickapicker

Hone Heke Lodge in Kerikeri

Hone Heke Lodge is a super-friendly backpackers and can be found in sunny Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. It is situated in peaceful, park grounds amongst native trees & birds. We are within walking distance to the famous Stone Store (oldest building in New Zealand) and Kerikeri’s shops and restaurants. Surrounded by orchards there is a stunning short drive to ocean beaches where you can surf, swim, trek, fish or just relax. Kerikeri is a unique blend of New Zealand heritage, horticulture, arts, crafts and adventure.

We have excellent contacts with the local Orchards so aswell as having a great place to stay we can also help you find Seasonal Work to help you fund your travels.

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