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Writer's pictureBrendan Munden
Jul 1519 min read

AOTEAROA (aka New Zealand): Land of the Long White Cloud; also Land of the Strong Latte

Updated: Nov 26


We are using the term ‘Aotearoa’ rather than New Zealand as Aotearoa is the original Indigenous Māori name for the Land of the Long White Cloud. Out of respect for the original inhabitants of the long country we will stick with Aotearoa in this blog and in our videos. 

 

We spent 23 days in Aotearoa, and we wish we had a few months to visit this land properly.  This will be a place we return to once we’ve retired, and time is no longer a constraint.  That or this website and YouTube channel takes off and we can become professional travellers, but until then we’ll have to plan to return once we have retired. 

 

From Vancouver to Auckland the flight is direct, which is great. It is also 14 hours long, which is not so great, but it is the price you pay for the privilege of international travel.  We travelled Air New Zealand, and we will say the food was very good.  The seats were very squishy and uncomfortable.  I am taller, and my knees had bruises coming and going from being jammed against the seat in front of me. 

 

We left Vancouver on Thursday evening at 18:30 and arrived in Auckland on Saturday morning at 05:30 – missing Friday altogether.  It is interesting travelling down the planet rather than across – if you ignore the day difference, the time difference is only 3 hours.  Auckland being 3 hours behind the West Coast of North America (minus the day).  Jet lag was far less travelling to Aotearoa compared to travelling from Vancouver to Ireland.  The 8-hour flight across the eight time zones kicks our butts more than 14 hours travelling down the planet through the 3 (minus a day) time zones. 

 

We got here at the end of Aotearoa’s summer and the start of fall.  It was still hot, and the sun in Aotearoa is hot.  We’re not just saying this, and it isn’t just hyperbole – the sun is different and trust us on the sunscreen.  You can feel the sun prickling your skin without the sunscreen – it is very strange. 

 

We stayed in hostels all the way down the two islands and back, with a return to Haka Lodge in Auckland on the back end as well as when we landed.  We stayed in two different hostels in Queenstown and enjoyed hostel facilities in Auckland (same one twice), Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Nelson, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown (2 hostels) and Te Anau.  The only place we were not able to find a hostel, or a hotel room was in Wellington, so we had to engage one of the VRBO properties.  It was a nice room, but VRBO, Air BnB, or any of these kind of vacation rentals contribute to the housing crisis in cities/towns around the world.  We especially see this in Vancouver, and in Hawaii, Honolulu, the local people are being driven out of housing (both rental and purchase) due to the holiday rentals increasing costs beyond the reach of all but the wealthy.  We do our best not to contribute to this.  We booked quite some time prior to departure (9 months), and still could not find a hostel or hotel in Wellington.  We will have videos on our hostels coming soon that you can access here, and a video of our 23-day-trip itinerary that you can access here. 

 

We lucked out with a lot of what happened on this trip. You never know what a city is like until you get there, and for us travelling to Auckland was no different.  We booked at Haka Lodge Auckland for when we landed and, on our way back, before departure.  It is located on Karangahape Road in Auckland – also known as “K’ Road”.  This turns out to be the most eclectic strip of street in Auckland.  It is strong in Gay Pride, as well as having a range of diverse socio-economic situations along this area.  This street is resplendent in restaurants, cafes, and some of the best food we came across in Auckland.  We didn’t eat out a lot, but when we did on K’ Road we were never disappointed.  A few of our favourites were Uncle Man’s (Indonesian), Gorilla Kitchen (plant-based burgers and delicious dishes), Jatt and Juliet (South Indian), Fort Greene (best coffee/lattes, breakfasts, and lunches), among many others.  Something to know about Aotearoa – eating out is very expensive. We live in Vancouver – considered to be the most expensive city in Canada (close tie with Toronto).  Well, after visiting Aotearoa and eating out several times we have a new appreciation for how cheap Vancouver really is compared to other places. 

 

This is the itinerary we put together for ourselves. There are some days that were longer drives than we had planned on due to the winding roads and frequent road work. We've noted where we would change up the itinerary.



Some photos from the trip below the links

 

Links

Hostels

Wellington: we stayed in a Vacation Rental – not something we like to do as it takes away housing stock for local people.  However, we could not find a hotel, motel or hostel room anywhere.

Christchurch: https://www.jail.co.nz/ 

Queenstown (on the way back): https://hakahouse.com/queenstown-lakefront/

 

Restaurants, Activities & Things to See By Region


Auckland

Activities / Things to See  

Karangahape Road (where Haka Lodge is located)

 

Sky Tower: Walk and Jump

 

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (could be an outing from Auckland or Rotorua)

 

Restaurants

New Leaf Kombucha: https://newleafkombucha.nz/ 

Fort Greene (our favourite for breakfast and lattes: https://fortgreene.co.nz/

 

 

Rotorua

Activities / Things to See

 

Restaurants/Cafes

Capers Café and Store: https://www.capers.co.nz/

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Rock Solid Backpackers: https://www.rocksolidrotorua.co.nz/

 

 

Lake Taupo

Activities / Things to See

 

Restaurants/Cafes

We didn’t eat at restaurants in Lake Taupo. We cooked our meals at the hostel.

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Haka House Taupo: https://hakahouse.com/taupo/ 

 

 

Wellington

Activities / Things to See

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/ 

 

Restaurants/Cafes

The Hanger Coffee Roasters (Flight Coffee): https://www.hangarcafe.co.nz/ 

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

 

 

Interislander Ferry

Bookings (be sure to book well in advance – we almost didn’t get a spot for us and the car 2 months before we boarded): https://www.interislander.co.nz/book 

 

 

Nelson

Activities / Things to See

Saturday Farmers’ Market: http://www.nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nz/ 

 

Restaurants/Cafes

Spice Curry Kitchen (seriously good): https://www.facebook.com/Spice7010nz/ 

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Tasman Bay Backpackers: https://www.tasmanbaybackpackers.co.nz/ 

 

Some Stops Between Nelson and Christchurch That Are Nice

 

Christchurch

Activities / Things to See

 

Restaurants/Cafes

FUSH (Maoiri owned/run fish n’ chips): https://www.fushshorebro.co.nz/ 

C1 Espresso (send food through pneumatic tubes): https://www.c1espresso.co.nz/ 

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Jailhouse Accommodation: https://www.jail.co.nz/ 

 

Lake Tekapo

Activities / Things to See

Mt. John Observatory Dark Skies Project (book at least 1 year in advance): https://www.darkskyproject.co.nz/choose-your-experience/the-summit-experience/ 

Tekapo Springs Star Gazing: https://tekapostargazing.co.nz/ 

Dark Skies Project: https://www.darkskyproject.co.nz/ 

Kayaking on Lake Tekapo: https://www.paddletekapo.co.nz/ 

 

Restaurants/Cafes

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Lake’s Edge Holiday Park: https://www.lakesedgeholidaypark.co.nz/ 

 

 

Queenstown

Activities/ Things to See

Kiwi Park Queenstown: https://kiwibird.co.nz/ 

G Force Paragliding (from Skyline Gondola): https://www.nzgforce.com/ 

Arrowtown (30 minutes from Queenstown): https://www.arrowtown.com/ 

Coronet Peak (20 minutes from Queenstown – the ski hill with stellar views): https://www.coronetpeak.co.nz/ 

Shotover Jet on the Shotover River: https://www.shotoverjet.com/about/shotover-river/ 

 

Restaurants/Cafes

 

Hostels (we stayed at)

Haka House Lakefront Queenstown: https://hakahouse.com/queenstown-lakefront/ 

 

Te Anau

Activities / Things to See

Real New Zealand video on the Glowworm Caves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCtK7ktCR_8 

Lake to Lake Bike Trail Map and Site: https://fiordlandtrails.nz/trails/lake2lake/ 

 

Restaurants/Cafes

Pizza Café: run by a German family – quite a different take on pizza – very good.  Unable to find a website or Facebook page.  Look for it on Main Street about three blocks up from the water.

 

Hostel (we stayed at)

Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers: https://www.teanaubackpackers.co.nz/ 

 

 

Recipes shown in the video available in our cookbook on the Peaceful Nomads website.  Free to download and take with you on your travels: https://www.peacefulnomads.com/post/cookbook-free-to-our-guests 

 

 

Heading Back to Auckland from Te Anau

 

Queenstown

Hostel We Stayed at The Second Time for 2 nights

Haka House Queenstown (great kitchen – nice hostel; room was a bit small):  https://hakahouse.com/queenstown-lakefront/

 

 

Auckland

Hostel We Stayed at the Second Time for 2 nights

Haka Lodge Auckland (same as the first day – great hostel): https://hakalodges.com/auckland

 

Aotearoa / New Zealand Curiosities

Music we heard far too many times:

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUjcjUF-urU

 

 Photos from Aotearoa

NORTH ISLAND

We stayed at Haka Lodge Auckland when we arrived and before we left to return home. Great kitchen, comfortable room, and great location.

Our private room with ensuite is under $100 NZD per night.

At Britomart we enjoyed a food truck festival with music and artisans selling their crafts.

This is the Town Hall music venue next to Aotea Square - an area where community celebrations are held. We caught Angelique Kidjo in concert here a couple of days before we left Aotearoa.

Auckland's Sky Tower. You can opt to jump off it for a few hundred dollars. See links above for up to date pricing.

Meyers Park is in the middle of the city and during cicada season it is deafening in here with the sounds of these large bugs. They are out November - April. The park is a nice haven of nature in the midst of the city - though Auckland doesn't feel like a big city; it is way more laid back than others we have been to. The coffee culture is strong here.

New Leaf Kombucha was a lot of fun, and great kombucha tasting. We don't drink alcohol, so we were really happy to have a tasting afternoon with local brew kombucha.

Auckland has a Chinatown - these are some of the oldest buildings in the city.

There are fun art installations around the city - you can spend a day just wandering and checking out Auckland. There are many cool neighbourhoods - our favourites are Karangahape Road and Ponsonby.

We love sparking water, and Antipodes in Aotearoa is in our top two favourites. The top spot is Tipperary Sparkling Water in Ireland.

Waitomo Glow Worm Cave was one of our favourite experiences on this trip. For me it was only outdone by the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves - both are amazinng, and they are quite different with the Te Anau Glow Worm Cave offering more adventure

Keep in mind the caves are a sacred Māori site, so no photos or video inside the caves. The guides do give you an opportunity for photos near the end, so just hang on and enjoy the ride.

The exit of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Rock Solid Backpackers in Rotorua- affordable; excellent location; funky old building; clean. We recommend this one - we had a private room; toilets/showers are just down the hall on many of the levels and there are lots of them, so no waiting. We didn't know you could end up with a room without a window. It was huge, and had a comfortable bed - just make sure you ask for a private room with a window. Unless you don't mind no window - it is very affordable (well under $100 NZD - check the links for up-to-date pricing).

One of the many common areas of Rock Solid Backpackers in Rotorua. There is a climbing wall attached to the hostel. You get a discount.

Rock Solid Backpackers has gorgeous industrial kitchens for use. There is one on each floor, and they are a lot of fun to cook in. We get to chat with people from all over the world, and sometimes were exchanging recipes with our fellow hostelers.

Rock Solid Backpackers in Rotorua is located in the bottom of that building with the mural. Rotorua - like all of Aotearoa - has bookstores in every town no matter how small the town.

Kuirau Park in Rotorua - there is no cost to enjoy this natural series of hot pools and sulphur ponds. This place is so cool.

Kuirau Park in Rotorua

Kuirau Park in Rotorua

Craters of the Moon: are closer to Lake Taupo, but you could also do this from Rotorua. From Rotorua it is about an hour drive (maybe a bit less). From Lake Taupo it is 15 minutes. Well worth the $10 NZD entry fee.

Craters of the Moon: closer to Lake Taupo than Rotorua, but an easy morning or afternoon from either location.

Craters of the Moon

Craters of the Moon

Craters of the Moon - check the links for the history and information about the steam vents. Make sure you don't step off the pathways - it is dangerous.

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: one of our favourite hostels - a bright, airy room; ensuite; close to town (walkable - don't have to drive) and Lake Taupo (same) and great staff. The kitchen was a lot of fun - a little more chaotic, and everyone is having a good time cooking together.

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: there are two kitchens - this is the bigger one, and the view from here is stellar - the photo below...

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: view from the kitchen veranda / lanai / porch / balcony...

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: the larger kitchen - a good time cooking in here.

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: our private room with ensuite - check the link for up-to-date pricing. This was still under $100 NZD per night.

Haka Lodge Lake Taupo: a nice, airy, bright room. We only had one day in Lake Taupo and at Haka Lodge here - we wish we had an extra day or two. Next time.


Lake Taupo: the waterfront is very pretty. A nice lake-walk along here.

Lake Taupo: This is central to North Island and would be a good base of exploration for a lot of beautiful hikes and activities.


In Wellington (capital of Aotearoa) be sure to take the Cable Car (photo below) up to the botanical garden and observatory. The views of the city and area are not to be missed.

The Cable Car that takes you up the mountain. The ride up is about 10 minutes and provides nice views all the way up - including two short tunnels that have been decorated with many lights.

Wellington - The sea wall and quay where the museum is located as well as many food trucks and sights to check out.

Wellington - Taken from the Museum - the Instagram sign everyone gravitates towards. Just know you are not likely to get a photo alone with this sign. Better just to enjoy from a distance.

Crossing the Cook Straight on the Interislander Ferry was one of the highlights of the trip. This 4-hour crossing gets you just out of sight of land for about 10 minutes before the South Island comes in to view. Two passengers and a car was in the neighbourhood of $375 NZD ($315 CAD) one way.

Cook Straight Crossing - There are two ferry services between the island - Interislander and Bluebird. The Interislander Ferry fleet is the larger of the two, and less likely to be cancelled in rough weather.

Cook Straight Crossing - View of Wellington as we leave on the Interislander Ferry. A sunny day is spectacular for this crossing.

Cook Straight Crossing - Some of the sights you see as you approach the South Island.

Cook Straight Crossing - For a brief 10 minutes there is no land in sight in any direction.

Cook Straight Crossing - When you approach South Island the first colonizer settlement you see is Picton.


SOUTH ISLAND

We stayed in ten hostels on this trip, and Tasman Bay Backpackers in Nelson was our favourite. Great vibe; great amenities and common spaces; hammocks in the front yard under the big trees; a great kitchen with lots of hobs, so no waiting to whip up a delicious dinner. The people staying here were laid back and casual, with quite a few having been here at the hostel for a number of months while they worked in the vineyards and wineries in the area. We highly recommend Tasman Bay Backpackers if you are staying in Nelson at the top of South Island. It is near Tasman National Park - one of the most stunning areas to go tramping (hiking and backpacking) in Aotearoa.

The shared kitchen in Tasman Bay Backpackers - there are more cookers to the right. Lots of space to get in there making dinner with 30 of your closest friends you haven't met yet.

Tasman Bay Backpackers has complimentary chocolate pudding cake with ice cream every night at 8:00pm. Something they are famous for in the hostel world.

The Nelson Saturday Farmer's Market is a great place to pick up fresh produce, honey (Manuka Honey), and other edibles at a fair price. We were talking to one of the farmers and he said that they keep the prices reasonable at the Saturday Farmers' Market so that locals keep coming throughout the year. It's not a tourist market.

Wandering the Nelson Saturday Farmers' Market.

Close to Tasman Bay Backpackers is the "Centre of New Zealand". A nice little hike up a nearby hill with a fantastic view of Nelson and Tasman Bay. The Centre of New Zealand is a fun touristy thing to do in Nelson.

Self-explanatory.

Be sure to check out Tahunanui Beach and take a dip in the Tasman Sea.

It was chillier than expected. Like swimming in Canada.

One of the more unique hostels we stayed at - and certainly a lot of fun - was Jailhouse Accommodation. This is an old federal jail from 1870 now converted to a hostel. They employ a lot of 'tongue-in-cheek' whimsey throughout. Example: the outline of the poor visitor on the sidewalk. We used to use Hostelworld to book hostel rooms - then we chatted with a few of the hostel owners and they don't get a good deal from Hostelworld. Plus, if anything goes wrong with the booking you have to deal with Hostelworld - not the hostel itself. We no longer book through a third-party system - booking directly with the hostel saves us 10% on every booking, and if anything goes wrong with the booking the hostel staff and owners can address it in the moment. This is the same if you are using Expedia, Booking. com or any third party system. If there is a glitch, you have to try and get a hold of the booking company rather than have your accommodation help you out. Just something to be aware of.

Jailhouse Accommodation in Christchurch. It is the oddest thing - the place was filled up, and it was like a library inside. It felt strange to be sitting in the common area and have it so quite you could hear a quiet cough downstairs in the front entryway; it was the only hostel where everyone was whispering. This would make a curious sociological, or maybe psychological, research paper.

Jailhouse Accommodation - There are two kitchens side-by-side, so always a hob to cook up dinner on. Purchasing groceries from small local grocery stores ensures the money stays in the community/country you are visiting. Costco and Walmart are doing just fine without our money.

Jailhouse Accommodation - Bottom floor of Jailhouse Accommodation. Lots of old artefacts in the display cases making for an interesting browse around the hostel. It is a little museum of Aotearoa corrections.

Jailhouse Accommodation - The second floor where we stayed. This was a lot of fun and highly recommended if you are staying in Christchurch. Check out their website for up-to-date rates. It is one of the affordable options - we had two single beds in a private room for around $100 CAD per night.

At night the Jailhouse Accommodation takes on a purple hue.

Jailhouse Accommodation - There are three cells that have been maintained in their original states from various time periods. This one from the 1970s. There is one from 1870 as well.

Jailhouse Accommodation - Our private cell - there are a couple of rooms with double beds, but we opted for the two singles. These are comfortable quarters and very quiet all night once it's lights out. Kidding - there is no curfew.

Jailhouse Accommodation - Lots of tongue-in-cheek throughout the hostel.

Jailhouse Accommodation - The second kitchen for use. Lots of space to cook with all the other inmates.

In Christchurch it is well worth the cost to take the Christchurch Gondola up to the restaurant viewpoint. This is a stunning view.

Christchurch from on top the Gondola. It isn't a high gondola and takes all of ten minutes to go up. The views are breath-taking.

There is a nice café and gift shop up here. I picked up a cool Aotearoa t-shirt from this one.

View from the café overlooking Christchurch.

Lakes Edge Lodge in Lake Tekapo is right on the lake as the name says. We stayed in one of the little cabanas - still under $100 NZD per night. Great facility and location.

Lake's Edge Lodge - Our little cabana at Lake's Edge Lodge. About 10 minute walk to the base of Mount John, and right across the street from Lake Tekapo.

Lake's Edge Lodge - we stayed in D1. Toilets and showers are the little building to the left.

One of our favourite breakfasts anywhere this trip was at the Greedy Cow in Lake Tekapo

Lake's Edge Lodge - The big kitchen at Lake's Edge Lodge. This one got busy - a lot of fun cooking with everyone.

Lake's Edge Lodge - The previous picture is the kitchen - Angela is looking out at this view from the kitchen. That is Lake Tekapo across the street.

Lake Tekapo - the town is quite small; maybe 500 residents.

Lake Tekapo is part of the 'Dark Skies Project' - one of the best places to view the night sky with minimal light pollution. There are several of these around the planet.

Lake Tekapo - The Mount John observatory where you can book a time to view the night sky and look through the big telescope. FYI - you need to book this about a year in advance according to the folks at the centre in town. You can easily hike up here in about an hour. There is a great little café called, "Astro Café".

Lake Tekapo - The view from The Astro Café on top of Mount John. That is Lake Tekapo town to the right.

Looking North from The Astro Café on top of Mount John

A sign we got a chuckle out of hanging in The Greedy Cow in Lake Tekapo

Our hostel in Queenstown was the poshest of them all. Also the most expensive. Queenstown is quite dear as far as costs go for pretty much everything. Beautiful area, though next time we won't spend quite as long in Queenstown. We had 3 days coming and going from Te Anau.

Queenstown - Our room in the Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown - Our room in the Adventure Q2 Hostel - stellar view

Queenstown - Our room in the Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown - On the lakefront in Queenstown

Queenstown - There are dinner steamboat cruises on the lake. The town has a resort feel with prices to match.

Queenstown - There is gorgeous scenery around Queenstown.

Queenstown - Even though it is a bit expensive, we do recommend taking the gondola up to the top of the mountain above Queenstown. There are hikes and you can ride the luge cars down from the top to this area. The views from up here are among the most breath-taking.

View from the top of the gondola above Queenstown.


Te Anau

Lakefront Backpackers in Te Anau is another beautiful hostel - clean, affordable and with a fantastic kitchen and amenities. If you've not stayed at hostels before, or have an idea of hostels that is not appealing - we encourage you to give hostels a try. You will be pleasantly surprised. For us - even the worst hostel experience we've had (very few and far between) is still better than the best hotel stay.

Lakefront Backpackers in Te Anau - right across the road from Lake Te Anau - the largest lake on the South Island, and second largest in Aotearoa (second to Lake Taupo).

At Lakefront Backpackers you can choose from the cabanas (we stayed in), Yurts or a dorm room. Pictured above are the Yurts - aka 'glamping'.

Our little cabana at Lakefront Backpackers - this one is a little bigger than the one we had at Lake's Edge Backpackers in Lake Tekapo

Lakefront Backpackers: our cabana - dinner and breakfast on the lanai right there. This was just over $100 NZD per night. Toilets and showers directly behind where I'm taking the photo.

Lakefront Backpackers: toilets and showers - the little room on the right is for making coffee and tea so you don't have to go to the big kitchen. There is a fridge and sink along with coffee making gear (bodum and stovetop espresso) as well as a kettle and cups.

Lakefront Backpackers: the main kitchen - there were quite a few people using this as a base as they prepared for the Milford Track. A series of hikes connected by cabins you can stay in.

Lakefront Backpackers: another view of the kitchen - lots of hobs, sinks and gear.

The Te Anau Glow Worm Caves are a lot of fun. Accessible only by boat you take the 25 minute boat ride (it goes fast) over to the dock up the lake, then do an orientation before going in to the caves. These glow worm caves demand a bit more from you - there are narrow passages, low ceilings and all the while you are walking on a see-through grate down to a raging river below. You still do the boat ride on the lake inside the mountain. We can see where Peter Jackson got the inspiration to film the Gollum scenes in Lord of the Rings.

On the way to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves: the dock on the opposite side of Lake Te Anau. There is a wooden walkway up to the orientation centre. The orientation is 15 minutes before you venture in to the caves. You can check out the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves video from Real New Zealand here.

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves: the Cavern House and the orientation.

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves: the fast boat that takes you across the lake.

Te Anau: we had a fantastic lunch at "Sandfly Cafe"

And of course when in Aotearoa trying out the local crisps is a must.

Milford Sound - there are many tours you can take from Queenstown (would be a very long day with 3-4 hours travel on either end) or Te Anau (90 minutes or so). We stayed in Te Anau for a few days at Lake's Edge Lodge and drove ourselves to Milford Sound - we would recommend this way if you have a car anyway. You are already paying for the rental, so hopping in a tour doesn't really make much sense. You can book your excursion in Te Anau (links above) and meet your boat at Milford Sound. Of anything you do in Aotearoa DO NOT MISS MILFORD SOUND. It is amazing, and if you are really lucky it will be raining hard. More rain means 100s more waterfalls. Literally.

Milford Sound - so many classic photos

Milford Sound - a sunny day would be okay as well, but if you have rain it is stunning.

Milford Sound - this vantage point is often the picture you will see on Instagram and postcards.

Milford Sound - some of the waterfalls are huge.

Milford Sound 

Milford Sound - the captain will get you up close and personal with a couple of waterfalls.

Milford Sound - this is a day we will remember forever; so stunning.

Milford Sound - one of the up-close-and-personal waterfalls

Haka House Hostel Queenstown - on our way back from Milford Sound and Te Anau we spent two full days in Queenstown and this time stayed at Haka House along the lake. It is a good 8-10 minute walk in to town.

Haka House Hostel Queenstown - easily our favourite kitchen hands down of all the hostels we stayed at. Just gorgeous.

Haka House Hostel Queenstown - our favourite kitchen of the trip

Haka House Hostel Queenstown - not necessarily our favourite room, though. Very tiny - awkwardly so.

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