Travelling New Zealand
Region by Region...

North Island

Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Bay of Islands... New Zealand's North Island is rich in Maori culture, New Zealand history, beautiful beaches and unique geothermal activity.

Aucklandis the major visitor gateway and New Zealand's largest city with a vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle, while Wellington is New Zealand's capital city and link to the South Island via the Cook Strait ferry. 

Relax in the temperate climate of the beautiful Bay of Islands or enjoy the sandy and unspoiled beaches of our many coastal locations.

Explore the mountains of the central plateau near Taupo, the amazing geothermal landscapes and authentic Maori culture inRotorua or trip across to the East Coast - Hawke's Bay and Gisborne - and discover your passion for New Zealand food and wine.

© Bay of Islands picnic

New Zealand motel and motorlodge accommodation is available throughout the North Island:

Northland region
Admirals View Lodge Paihia
Lodge Bordeaux Whangarei

Auckland region
Waves Motel Orewa
BK's Pioneer Motor Lodge Auckland Airport

Coromandel region
Admiralty Lodge Whitianga

Waikato region
Park View Motor Lodge Hamilton

Rotorua region
Executive on Fenton Rotorua

Eastland region
Ocean Beach Motor Lodge Gisborne

Hawke's Bay region
Ballina Motel Napier

Lake Taupo region
Miro's Motel Taupo

Whanganui region
Aotea Motor Lodge Wanganui                             
 

South Island

Queenstown, Christchurch, Hanmer Springs, Franz Josef... New Zealand's South Island offers a diverse landscape from mountains to beaches; farms to fiords.

Christchurch is the gateway and largest city, popular for it's English style gardens and architecture. In the north, Picton accesses the beautiful beaches of the Marlborough Sounds and links to the North Island, while Blenheim is a popular New Zealand wine growing region.

On the East Coast go whalewatching in Kaikoura, bathe in thermal pools in the alpine resort town of Hanmer Springs, take a trip to quaint Akaroaand immerse in French history and fare.

On the rugged West Coast enjoy the remote rainforest, a wild Hokitika beach or walk on New Zealand's spectacular glaciers at Franz Josef.

The southern lakes and mountains are easily accessed from the resort towns of Queenstownand Wanaka for winter skiing or summer adventure and a stay at beautiful Lake Te Anau places you enroute to stunning Fiordland.


 © Glenorcy Southern Lakes picnic

New Zealand motel and motorlodge accommodation is available throughout the South Island:

Nelson Marlborough region
Broadway Motel Picton

North Canterbury region
Tussock Peak Hanmer Springs
 

Canterbury region

Aspen Court Motel Kaikoura
Airport Christchurch Motel Christchurch
Terra Vive Luxury Motor Lodge Christchurch
Tresori Motor Lodge Akaroa

West Coast region
Shining Star Chalets Hokitika
58 on Cron Motel Franz Josef

Queenstown, Wanaka, Mackenzie Basin region
Queenstown Motel ApartmentsQueenstown

Otago region
Dunedin palms Motel Dunedin

Fiordland region
Radford's Lakeview Motel Te Anau