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Taking advantage of Taranaki'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.

Taranaki is situated on the mid west coast of New Zealand. The region is dairy country and home to
the gas and oil fields of New Zealand. Taranaki is renowned for its lovely gardens; rhododendrons
and azaleas in particular thrive in the region's volcanic soil. New Plymouth, famous for its parks
and gardens, is the only city in Taranaki. There are many art galleries, craft and antique shops
spread throughout New Plymouth and the wider region. There is a good selection of accommodation;
motor inns, self-catering motels, backpackers accommodation and holiday parks.