Oamaru Backpackers

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Taking advantage of Oamaru's backpacker options is a great way to socialise before moving on and exploring the entire country on a budget. Backpacker accommodation is friendly, communal and reliable. They are places where, usually, young travellers congregate and often make friends with people of different nationalities. It's the most fun way to discover everything this country has to offer and meet like-minded travellers. New Zealand backpacker accommodation is considered to be of a consistently high quality. Most backpacker accommodation throughout the country offers a mixture of shared rooms (dormitories), as well as single, twin or double rooms for a higher (but still relatively cheap) cost. The facilities usually consist of a communal kitchen and bathroom, and a coin-operated laundry, although this does vary - many also have internet access, bars and TV lounges. Long-term rates are usually offered for those planning to stay awhile.

Oamaru: Oamaru has some of the best-preserved historic buildings in New Zealand. In days gone by, the town prospered through gold mining, quarrying and timber milling. As it gained wealth, Oamaru expressed its good fortune by erecting elegant stone buildings made from local limestone. Oamaru is well known for its colony of little blue and yellow-eyed penguins, which is within walking distance of the town centre. The yellow-eyed penguins are among the world's most rare penguin species. There is a great selection of accommodation in Oamaru; you can choose from hotels, motor inns and lodges, self-catering motels, bed & breakfasts and backpacker accommodation. The holiday parks offer self-catering units and budget accommodation, campervan and campsites. Families are welcome, pet friendly accommodation is available by arrangement.