These guesthouses, apartments and pitches, all £100 or less, make the most of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches
Top 10 hotels and B&Bs on South Island, New Zealand
Although the geysers at Rotorua and lunar landscape of Tongariro tempt many visitors inland, New Zealand’s North Island is a rewarding destination for beach lovers, too. As with the South Island, the North has many brooding vistas where wild seas meet rocky shores, but it is also home to brilliant blue water and gorgeous stretches of white sand.
The most enticing beaches are in three distinct areas. There’s the sub-tropical Bay of Islands, in the far north, with its abundant marine life and scenic ferry trips; the sun-drenched Coromandel peninsula, east of Auckland; and Hawke’s Bay in the south-east, which is considerably more rugged. Visitor numbers in all three regions drop dramatically outside of the main holiday months of December and January, bringing cheaper rates and plenty of opportunities for seclusion.
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