Bed-and-breakfasts are often stylishly converted country houses or custom-built to ensure the best views and comfort for guests. Some of New Zealand's finest luxury lodges are found in the region, along with a wonderful range of self-catering villas and cottages, some on working farms, others with spectacular coastal locations, and a few deep in the forest-covered hinterland. There are mountain lodges and river lodges in the national parks and, for hikers, climbers, and canoeists, basic backcountry huts and camping spots managed by the Department of Conservation. More »
