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The New Zealand Backpackers category includes budget "shared" accommodation in a hostel, lodge, or "hotel". Most offer a mixture of dormitories, double, twin and single rooms. Some rooms may include linen, or offer linen hire. 
Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) provide "home-like" or "character" accommodation; think a garden cottage, converted villa or a 'homestay' arrangement. Bed & Breakfast accommodation will always include breakfast. 
At the top end of the price scale, Exclusive accommodation includes intimate, luxurious and highly individual establishments offering the finest locations, food and wine, facilities, activities and service.
Stay with a New Zealand family, in their home, with Farmstay and Homestay accommodation. Homestays are commonly located in urban areas, whereas farmstays let you experience real Kiwi life on a New Zealand farm!
Freedom camping in New Zealand means pitching a tent or parking a motorhome on public land, without paying. Visitors need to be careful where this is done, as many regions will fine campers staying in undesignated areas.
NZ Holiday Homes are rentable time-share and 'summer house' type accommodation. Typically self contained and un-serviced, holiday homes vary hugely in size and are often located near beaches, lakes and mountains.
The New Zealand Holiday Parks category includes camping grounds and motor camps. All properties provide communal kitchens, toilets, showers and laundries and a variety of additional features.
A New Zealand Hotel is 'a property with at least one licensed bar and restaurant on the premises or adjacent, with charge-back facilities.' All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities and on-site management at all times.
The New Zealand Motel category includes a wide range of accommodation - from budget to top end. New Zealand motels typically offer a 'unit' or room with a private bathroom and at least tea and coffee-making facilities. 
The Self Contained Units category includes studio units and self contained holiday cottages. 'Self Contained' implies full kitchen and bathroom facilities and can comprise a studio or multi-bedroom layout.
Serviced Apartments range from exclusive luxury suites to affordable family-size accommodation. Serviced daily, apartment accommodation should include a full ensuite bathroom and full kitchen facilities.
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New Zealand is well serviced with a strong network of domestic flights to all the main centres.
Exploring New Zealand by bus is easy and affordable. Several companies offer commercial, as well as scenic transport for visitor, covering the length and width of the country.
Travel to your own agenda with a New Zealand rental car. The choice and variety are broad to fit your style & budget.
Take a cruise on a New Zealand ferry. Journey between NZ's islands, or cruise Gulf Harbour.
Travel in luxurious style with a New Zealand limousine rental!
Explore New Zealand's back roads and highways on a motor cycle.
Motorhomes, campervans, RVs... whatever you call them, they're an excellent and popular way of discovering NZ.
Make your way around NZ on a multi-day overland package tour!
Sit back, relax and enjoy a train ride through stunning New Zealand.
Whether to the airport, across town or to another city, shuttles are a convenient and affordable transport option.
Taxis are available in all major towns & cities in New Zealand.
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Sharing a border with Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Westland National Park has a diverse landscape - ranging from thick rainforest to the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Comprising part of the Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, Westland National Park is recognised by UNESCO as a significant ecological location.
Location
Located midway down the South Island’s West Coast, Westland National Park encompasses the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Getting to Westland National Park
State Highway 6 is the only main road in the area, and the only way to access the park.
Bus services run from both Haast and Hokitika.
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Accommodation in Westland National Park
Accommodation is available in Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers townships, Haast and Hokitika. Many small bed and breakfasts also line the coastal highway, and camping sites are also available.
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Activities in Westland National Park
- Walking & Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Scenic flights
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Westland Climate
- The West Coast is known as the wet side of the alps, and is often rainy. Remember to bring wet weather gear if visiting the region.
- In the backcountry, weather is alpine-moderated. Bring appropriate climbing gear if venturing further inland.
- The West Coast can be hot and humid in the summer. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent!
Wildlife in Westland National Park
As well as forest dwellers such as tui, bellbird and fantail, wetland birds thrive in this environment.
A highlight for bird-lovers is the stunning kotuku (white heron).
Contact
Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Main Road,
Franz Josef
Ph: +64 3 752 0796
westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
