New Zealand Motels by region
North Island MotelsNorthland motels
Known for its year-round mild climate, variety of beaches, tall Kauri forests, and subtropical vegetation, Northland is a holiday-makers paradise.
Bay of Islands motels
The towns of Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri, Opua, and Waitangi are the best places to stay when visiting the Bay of Islands.
Auckland motels
This multicultural city, the largest in the nation, is a hub for the arts and the business capital of the country. Museums and art galleries abound, yachts from around the world dock here, and the splendid harbour is best seen from the deck of a ferry or cruise boat. The SkyTower is the best place for views and the city is a shopper's delight.
Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki Plains motels
The picturesque coastline, perfect beaches and old volcanic peaks make for scenic drives, while fine dining, and cultural and historical attractions keep you entertained.
Waikato & The King Country motels
Home to fine harbours, national parks and much of New Zealand's unique cultural heritage.
Bay of Plenty & East Cape motels
Close to Auckland and Hamilton the district includes Kati Kati, the surfing beach of Waihi and the seaside town of Whakatane.
Taranaki motels
Features pectacular coastal scenery, green fields of grazing sheep, and the dominant Mt Egmont.
North Island East Coast motels
Year-round sunshine, excellent Chardonnay wine and popular destinations such as Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Napier are all part of this region.
Central North Island motels
Home to the thermal treasures of Rotorua, the famed Waitomo Caves, pretty Lake Taupo, and the Waikato farmlands.
Wellington, Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa motels
New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, is set on a fine harbour and backed by green hills. The Kapiti Coast features nature parks and marine reserves, plus pretty rural scenery.
South Island Motels
Marlborough and Nelson motels
Includes Picton, the southern terminal for the inter-island ferry service, fine coastal, mountain, and lake scenery, and three national parks .
South Island West Coast motels
This region, centred around Westport, Greymouth, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, and Haast, has high mountains, active glaciers, wind-swept forests and beautiful coastal scenery.
Canterbury motels
The regional capital of Christchurch is here, as are the towns of Hanmer Springs, Timaru,Kaikoura, Lake Tekapo, Methven and Darfield. New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mt Cook, is a brooding presence.
Otago motels
Centred on the educational and cultural city of Dunedin, and includes the towns of Alexandra, Cromwell, Ranfurly and Roxburgh. In the west of the region can be found the toursit meccas of Queenstown and Wanaka.
Southland motels
Includes the city of Invercargill, remote Stewart Island, and a rugged coastline with isolated beaches.
