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Taking advantage of Ross'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.

Ross is a gold-mining town and can lay claim to the largest gold nugget ever found in New Zealand.
There are many things to do in Ross - visit the gold mine (still in operation), pan for gold at the
creek and look through an 1885 miner's cottage. There are a few options when it comes to
accommodation in Ross; the historic hotel has rooms and serves meals, but also provides budget
accommodation in cabins, campervan and campsites, with full facilities. There is also a motel, which
is self-catering. Pet friendly accommodation is available by arrangement.