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Where to stay in Otago

Hostels in Queenstown

A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
LyLo Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown City Centre
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a view of mountains, and a body of water in the distance.

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Kinloch
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Haka House Queenstown
A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
Haka House Wanaka
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Hostels in Wānaka

A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
Haka House Wanaka
A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel
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Hostels in Dunedin

A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Manor on the Park Backpackers

Manor on the Park Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre
Manor on the Park Backpackers
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and two wall-mounted lights.

Uptown Backpackers

Uptown Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre
Uptown Backpackers
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a large window offering a view of trees and buildings.

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre
On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers
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Hostels in Arrowtown

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
LyLo Queenstown
A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown City Centre
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Haka House Queenstown
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Top cities in Otago

A large white boat with a red funnel and cabin, sailing on a turquoise lake with mountains in the background.

Queenstown

The scenic city of Queenstown is full of attractions, such as Skycity Queenstown Casino and Steamer Wharf, and is loved for its skiing and hiking trails.
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A lone tree in a lake with mountains in the background.

Wānaka

Wānaka is known for its restaurants and mountain views, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Rippon Vineyard and Wānaka Lavender Farm.
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A historic building with a clock tower and Gothic architecture.

Dunedin

Dunedin is known for its gardens and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall.
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A red building labeled "Lakes District Museum" with a stone wall and greenery around it.

Arrowtown

The scenic city of Arrowtown has lots of places to visit including Millbrook Resort Golf Course and St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage.
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A vintage tractor wheel in a rural setting with buildings labeled 'D.A. Jolly & Sons Seed & Grain Store' and 'Gromwell Bakery' in the background.

Cromwell

Cromwell has lots of attractions such as Cromwell Shopping Centre and Aurum Wineries Limited.
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A red wooden structure labeled 'Glenorchy' by a lake with trees and hills in the background.

Glenorchy

Glenorchy has lots of attractions such as Lake Wakatipu and Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve.
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About the destination

What's Otago like?

Otago is a family-friendly place known for its cafes and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Why not spend time at Puzzling World and Kiwi Park?You might find that sights like Lake Dunstan and Wānaka Lavender Farm are worth a visit.

What is there to see around Otago?

  • Lake Dunstan (21.8 mi/35 km from the city center)
  • Mount Iron Lookout (24.9 mi/40 km from the city center)
  • Old Cromwell Town (25.9 mi/41.7 km from the city center)
  • Pembroke Park (26.2 mi/42.1 km from the city center)
  • That Wānaka Tree (26.9 mi/43.3 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Otago?

  • Wānaka Lavender Farm (23.6 mi/37.9 km from the city center)
  • Puzzling World (24.9 mi/40.1 km from the city center)
  • Aurum Wineries Limited (25.1 mi/40.4 km from the city center)
  • Wānaka Golf Club (25.7 mi/41.4 km from the city center)
  • Rippon Vineyard (27.8 mi/44.7 km from the city center)

Other Popular Otago Attractions

  • Lake Hawea
  • Roys Peak
  • Lake Wānaka
  • Gibbston Valley Wines
  • Gibbston Valley Winery