Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park, 2 Chesterfield St. (www.top10greymouth.co.nz; tel. 0800/867-104 in NZ, or 03/768-6618), has tent and caravan sites, cabins, motel units, and a backpacker bunkhouse. Backpackers have some fun choices in the fish-themed Neptunes, 43 Gresson St. (www.neptunesbackpackers.net.nz; tel. 0800/003-768 in NZ, or 03/768-4425), which has a free Jacuzzi; the animal-themed Noah's Ark Backpackers, 16 Chapel St. (www.noahs.co.nz; tel. 0800/662-472 in NZ, or 03/768-4868); and Global Village Backpackers, 42-54 Cowper St. (www.globalvillagebackpackers.co.nz; tel. 03/768-7272), which has a charming riverside setting and has been completely refurbished with new beds throughout.

All rates given here include the 15% GST and free off-street parking.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.